Unit 2 A2-D Media: Drawing

Objectives:By the end of this unit, you should be able to…

… Identify two-dimensional media.…Identify and use the four shading techniques with drawing media.

…Describe the differences in various drawing media.…Use a particular drawing medium based on its characteristics.

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Studio Art Period ________________________

Chapter 3, Lesson 1: 2-D Media MEDIA/MEDIUM:

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DRAWINGThe process of moving an instrument over a smooth surface to leave a mark, called a line; line is the most important element of art and its characteristics

are usually determined by the medium used to draw it: _____________________________

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Sets of pencils range from a very hard, light-marking pencil to a very soft, black-marking pencil, as follows:

9H 8H 7H 6H 5H 4H 3H 2H H F HB B 2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9BHardest → Medium → SoftestIn your sketchbook, recreate the shading techniques diagram that is on page 44 in the textbook. For each shading technique, do the following with an HB pencil:

1. Create a full value scale of 8 values from black to white.a. For stippling, you must use a marker, no pencil.

2. Draw a cube and add value to it.3. Write the definition of each value technique.4. Be sure to do a value scale, cube and definition for blending, hatching, cross-

hatching and stippling!

**This will be worth a 60 point critique grade. Each value scale is worth 8 points (32 pts.). Each definition is worth 2 points (8 pts.). Each cube is worth 5 points (20 pts.).

Kehinde Wiley: Portraits with PowerA contemporary artist reinvents portraiture, asking questions about power

and status.Scholastic Art, April/May 2013, pages 4-7.

1. How are Kehinde Wiley’s portraits different from the historical portraits they are based upon? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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2. How does Wiley emphasize his subject’s physical strength in the painting on page 4? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. How does Wiley use the principles of art in his paintings? Be specific! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Symbolism plays an important role in Wiley’s artwork. Give me two examples of symbolism from his paintings on pages 4-7 in the Scholastic magazine._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Drawing Project #1: Micography Self-Portrait

1. You will pose for 3 pictures. Make the pose/facial expressions meaningful in some way…send a message! Mrs. Impey will print these for you to glue into your sketchbook.

2. Choose your favorite pose and glue it into

your sketchbook. Measure and draw a 5 x 7 grid ON TOP of the picture. Your squares should be 1” x 1”.

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3. You will receive a piece of 10” x 17” drawing paper. You must create a 5 x 7 square grid on the paper. Your squares should be 2” x 2”. DRAW LIGHTLY!

4. Do a contour drawing of your face on your grid. Do this LIGHTLY with pencil so that you can erase if you mess up.

5. Add value to your portrait USING WORDS. The words you use should say something about you…this is a self-portrait!

a. The smaller the words and closer together, the darker the area.b. The larger the words and farther apart, the lighter the area.

Drawing Project #1: Micography Portrait4 3 2 1 0

Facial Features

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Accurately observed and drew the individual shapes and placement of all facial features without assistance. No stereotypical noses, eyes, mouth, etc. drawn. Student very realistically captured their likeness on paper. All above facial features are placed in proportion to each other.

Observed the individual shapes and placement of facial features. Did not draw stereotypical features. All included facial features are in relative proportion to each other.

Some features do not represent actual features, or are stereotypical depictions. At least half of the facial features are not drawn in proportion to where they should be

Features do not represent actual features. Drew features without observing them. Facial features are not drawn proportionally.

Incomplete

Shading/Value

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Student successfully incorporated all 8 ranges from the gradient scale with smooth transitions using words. Student accurately observed and shaded highlights and shadows, and the direction of the light source is apparent.

Student incorporated 6-7 ranges from the value scale with smooth transitions with words. Student observed and shaded highlights and shadows. Viewer can see where the light source comes from.

Student incorporated 4-5 ranges from the value scale with rough transitions using words. Some highlights and shadows are observed, but not very accurately and they do not match the light source.

Student incorporated 2-3 ranges from the value scale with very rough transitions using words. Only used 1 shading technique. Very vague representations of highlights, shadows and light source.

Did not create value in drawing. No transitions. Only black and white words. No shading techniques used. No highlights, shadows are light source are drawn.

Use of Words in Artwork

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Student did not outline any part of final drawing. Everything is created using words. The words use are meaningful to the artist.

Student did not outline final drawing. Everything is created with words.

Student outlined some parts of drawing with lines, but otherwise everything is created with words.

Student outlined everything but still used words.

Student outlined everything and did not use words at all.

Elements of Art

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Student understands and uses the elements (line, shape, form, space, texture, value, & color) to create a successful and interesting artwork. Student has a strong sense of line, both real and implied.

Student uses the elements to create a successful artwork. Student understands the basics but has not experimented. Student uses real and implied line.

Student attempts to use the elements. Student shows a minimal understanding of the basics of the elements. Student uses real line.

Student unsuccessfully uses the elements; shows a very minimal understanding of the basics. Student uses real line.

It is clear that the student does not understand how to use the elements. No attempt at organizing the elements.

Composition

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Student understands and uses principles of art (rhythm, movement, balance, proportion, variety, emphasis, harmony and unity) to create a strong and interesting composition. Utilized the positive and negative space extremely well on the paper.

Student used the principles of art to create an interesting composition. Utilized the positive and negative space well on paper.

Student attempted to use principles to create a composition. Attempted to use the positive and negative space well on paper; drawing takes up ½-3/4 of the paper space.

Student did not use the principles well to create an interesting composition. Did not use space well; drawing only takes up ½ of the paper space.

Student did not use the principles of art to create an interesting composition. Did not use space well; drawing is very small and/or takes up less than ¼ of the paper.

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Creativity

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Student has taken the technique being studied and applied it in a way that is totally his/her own. The student’s personality/voice comes through. Everything is original. The words used represent the student and tell a story about his/her life.

Student has taken the technique being studied and has used source material as a starting place. The student’s personality comes through in parts of the painting. Everything is original. Words represent the student.

Student has copied from another source. There is little evidence of creativity, but the student has done the assignment. Words somewhat represent the student.

Student has not made much attempt to meet the requirements of the assignment. A majority of the assignment has been copied from another source. Words don’t represent student.

No creativity attempted. Artwork is a direct copy from another source. No words.

Craftsmanship /

Presentation

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Utilized time appropriately. Artwork is created and maintained in a professional manner. No tears, smudges, or stray marks. Artwork is neatly signed in the appropriate spot.

Utilized time appropriately. Artwork is created and maintained fairly neatly. No tears, minimal smudges or stray marks. Artwork is neatly signed in the appropriate spot.

Could have utilized time better. Artwork is created and maintained with an attempt at neatness. Artwork may be torn, smudged or have stray marks. Artwork is signed.

Did not utilize time well. Artwork is poorly created and maintained. Artwork is torn, smudged, or has stray marks that distract from the image. Artwork is sloppily signed.

Artwork is not finished, was folded, crumpled up, ripped, etc. No signature on artwork.

________ / 28 points

Drawing Media Experimentation (108 points)1.In your sketchbook, start a fresh paper and create an

experimentation page for the various drawing media listed on page 2.

a. If the medium comes in multiple colors, choose one color to use for all of your experiments.

2.For each medium, create:a. A value scale.b. A variety of thick and thin lines.

3.Reflect on your experiences in your sourcebook. Make notes in the margin. Tell me your complete thoughts!

a. Which medium do you prefer and why?b. Which is easier for you to control? Why?c. Which medium is the most difficult for you to control?

Why?d. Does it make more sense to use a certain value technique

with some media? Which ones?e. Could you see yourself using one medium over another for

a certain type of drawing? Explain.

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4 3 2 1 0H Pencil

Value ScaleLinesReflection

B PencilValue ScaleLinesReflection

Ebony Pencil

Value ScaleLinesReflection

Colored Pencil

Value ScaleLinesReflection

CrayonValue ScaleLinesReflection

Oil PastelValue ScaleLinesReflection

ChalkValue ScaleLinesReflection

PenValue ScaleLinesReflection

MarkerValue ScaleLinesReflection

_______________ / 108 points (Critique grade)

Drawing Project #2: Shadow Men Drawing (24 points)4 3 2 1 0

Technical Accuracy

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“Draw what you see, not what you know.” Accurately drew shapes, proportions, contours and details. Drawing is expressive and detailed.

Attempted to draw what was seen. Attempted to draw proportions correctly and points of overlap. Drawing is expressive and somewhat detailed.

Somewhat drew what was seen however proportions are not exact; student did not observe and draw points of overlap. Drawing is somewhat detailed.

You can tell what the student was observing in the drawing, but proportions are not correct. Did not observe and draw any points of overlap. Drawing lacks almost all details.

Student did not do an observational drawing. Drawing has no details.

Shading/Value

Student successfully incorporated all 8 ranges from the gradient scale with smooth transitions. Student used at least 3 shading techniques to create value. Student accurately observed

Student incorporated 6-7 ranges from the value scale with smooth transitions. Student used 2 shading techniques to create value. Student

Student incorporated 4-5 ranges from the value scale with rough transitions. Student used 1 shading technique. Some highlights and shadows are observed,

Student incorporated 2-3 ranges from the value scale with very rough transitions. Only used 1 shading technique. Very vague representations of highlights, shadows and

Did not create value in drawing. No transitions. Only black and white. No shading techniques used. No highlights,

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_____ and shaded highlights and shadows, and the direction of the light source is apparent.

observed and shaded highlights and shadows. Viewer can see where the light source comes from.

but not very accurately and they do not match the light source.

light source. shadows are light source are drawn.

Elements of Art

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Student understands and uses the elements (line, shape, form, space, texture, value, & color) to create a successful and interesting artwork. Student has a strong sense of line, both real and implied. Included a variety (5 or more) of shadow men (big, small, up close, far away, etc.)

Student uses the elements to create a successful artwork. Student understands the basics but has not experimented. Student uses real and implied line. Included 4 shadow men in a variety of positions/sizes.

Student attempts to use the elements. Student shows a minimal understanding of the basics of the elements. Student uses real line. Included 3 shadow men.

Student unsuccessfully uses the elements; shows a very minimal understanding of the basics. Student uses real line. Included 2 shadow men.

It is clear that the student does not understand how to use the elements. No attempt at organizing the elements. Included 1 shadow man.

Composition

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Student understands and uses principles of art (rhythm, movement, balance, proportion, variety, emphasis, harmony and unity) to create a strong and interesting composition. Utilized the positive and negative space extremely well on the paper.

Student used the principles of art to create an interesting composition. Utilized the positive and negative space well on paper.

Student attempted to use principles to create a composition. Attempted to use the positive and negative space well on paper; drawing takes up ½-3/4 of the paper space.

Student did not use the principles well to create an interesting composition. Did not use space well; drawing only takes up ½ of the paper space.

Student did not use the principles of art to create an interesting composition. Did not use space well; drawing is very small and/or takes up less than ¼ of the paper.

Creativity

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Student has taken the technique being studied and applied it in a way that is totally his/her own. The student’s personality/voice comes through. Everything is original.

Student has taken the technique being studied and has used source material as a starting place. The student’s personality comes through in parts of the painting. Everything is original.

Student has copied from another source. There is little evidence of creativity, but the student has done the assignment.

Student has not made much attempt to meet the requirements of the assignment. A majority of the assignment has been copied from another source.

No creativity attempted. Artwork is a direct copy from another source.

Craftsmanship /

Presentation

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Utilized time appropriately. Artwork is created and maintained in a professional manner. No tears, smudges, or stray marks. Artwork is neatly signed in the appropriate spot.

Utilized time appropriately. Artwork is created and maintained fairly neatly. No tears, minimal smudges or stray marks. Artwork is neatly signed in the appropriate spot.

Could have utilized time better. Artwork is created and maintained with an attempt at neatness. Artwork may be torn, smudged or have stray marks. Artwork is signed.

Did not utilize time well. Artwork is poorly created and maintained. Artwork is torn, smudged, or has stray marks that distract from the image. Artwork is sloppily signed.

Artwork is not finished, was folded, crumpled up, ripped, etc. No signature on artwork.

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Final Drawing Project: Triptych (84 points)

1. Choose a random item to draw. Pick something interesting and that can easily have value observed.

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a. Candy barb. Shoec. Still lifed. Hand

2. Choose three (3) 2-D drawing media to use for this project. At least one medium must be black & white and one must be color.

a. You can do two black and white drawings or two color drawings.b. NO CRAYONS!

3. Do three pencil sketches of your item on 5”x7” drawing paper. Use the elements and principles of art to create an interesting composition on each paper. Be sure to use the entire piece of paper. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!

a. You can repeat the item more than once.b. Think about proportion!

4. Using your medium of choice, start to add the shading/color/value to each drawing.

5. When completed, Mrs. Impey will teach you how to professional mat your artwork.

Due Date: _____________________________________

Drawing #1:

4 3 2 1 0Technical Accuracy

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“Draw what you see, not what you know.” Accurately drew shapes, proportions, contours and details. Drawings are expressive and detailed.

Attempted to draw what was seen. Attempted to draw proportions correctly and points of overlap. Drawing is expressive and somewhat detailed.

Somewhat drew what was seen however proportions are not exact; student did not observe and draw points of overlap. Drawing is somewhat detailed.

You can tell what the student was observing in the drawing, but proportions are not correct. Did not observe and draw any points of overlap. Drawing lacks almost all details.

Student did not do an observational drawing. Drawing has no details.

Choice of Student chose a 2D drawing medium (graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, pastels, etc.) and

Student chose a 2D drawing medium and used it correctly.

Student chose a 2D drawing medium and attempted to use it

Student chose a 2D drawing medium but did not use it correctly.

Student did not chose a 2D drawing medium. Does not

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Medium

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used it correctly and appropriately. It is apparent that the student knows how to use the characteristics of the chosen medium to its full potential.

Student satisfactorily used the medium to its potential.

correctly. Student somewhat understands how to use the medium to its potential.

Student does not understand how to use the medium to its potential.

understand how to use the medium correctly.

Shading / Value

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Student successfully incorporated all 8 ranges from the gradient scale with smooth transitions. Student used at least 3 shading techniques to create value. Student accurately observed and shaded highlights and shadows, and the direction of the light source is apparent.

Student incorporated 6-7 ranges from the value scale with smooth transitions. Student used 2 shading techniques to create value. Student observed and shaded highlights and shadows. Viewer can see where the light source comes from.

Student incorporated 4-5 ranges from the value scale with rough transitions. Student used 1 shading technique. Some highlights and shadows are observed, but not very accurately and they do not match the light source.

Student incorporated 2-3 ranges from the value scale with very rough transitions. Only used 1 shading technique. Very vague representations of highlights, shadows and light source.

Did not create value in drawing. No transitions. Only black and white. No shading techniques used. No highlights, shadows are light source are drawn.

Elements of Art

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Student understands and uses the elements (line, shape, form, space, texture, value, & color) to create a successful and interesting artwork. Student has a strong sense of line, both real and implied.

Student uses the elements to create a successful artwork. Student understands the basics but has not experimented. Student uses real and implied line.

Student attempts to use the elements. Student shows a minimal understanding of the basics of the elements. Student uses real line.

Student unsuccessfully uses the elements; shows a very minimal understanding of the basics. Student uses real line.

It is clear that the student does not understand how to use the elements. No attempt at organizing the elements.

Composition

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Student understands and uses principles of art (rhythm, movement, balance, proportion, variety, emphasis, harmony and unity) to create a strong and interesting composition. Utilized the positive and negative space extremely well on the paper.

Student used the principles of art to create an interesting composition. Utilized the positive and negative space well on paper.

Student attempted to use principles to create a composition. Attempted to use the positive and negative space well on paper; drawing takes up ½-3/4 of the paper space.

Student did not use the principles well to create an interesting composition. Did not use space well; drawing only takes up ½ of the paper space.

Student did not use the principles of art to create an interesting composition. Did not use space well; drawing is very small and/or takes up less than ¼ of the paper.

Creativity

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Student has taken the technique being studied and applied it in a way that is totally his/her own. The student's personality/voice comes through. Everything is original.

Student has taken the technique being studied and has used source material as a starting place. The student's personality comes through in parts of the painting. Everything is original.

Student has copied from another source. There is little evidence of creativity, but the student has done the assignment.

Student has not made much attempt to meet the requirements of the assignment. A majority of the assignment has been copied from another source.

No creativity attempted. Artwork is a direct copy from another source.

Craftsmanship /

Presentation

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Utilized time appropriately. Artwork is created and maintained in a professional manner. No tears, smudges, or stray marks. Artwork is neatly signed in the appropriate spot.

Utilized time appropriately. Artwork is created and maintained fairly neatly. No tears, minimal smudges or stray marks. Artwork is neatly signed in the appropriate spot.

Could have utilized time better. Artwork is created and maintained with an attempt at neatness. Artwork may be torn, smudged or have stray marks. Artwork is signed.

Did not utilize time well. Artwork is poorly created and maintained. Artwork is torn, smudged, or has stray marks that distract from the image. Artwork is sloppily signed.

Artwork is not finished, was folded, crumpled up, ripped, etc. No signature on artwork.

Drawing #2:

4 3 2 1 0Technical Accuracy

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“Draw what you see, not what you know.” Accurately drew shapes, proportions, contours and details. Drawings are expressive and detailed.

Attempted to draw what was seen. Attempted to draw proportions correctly and points of overlap. Drawing is expressive and somewhat detailed.

Somewhat drew what was seen however proportions are not exact; student did not observe and draw points of overlap. Drawing is somewhat detailed.

You can tell what the student was observing in the drawing, but proportions are not correct. Did not observe and draw any points of overlap. Drawing lacks almost all details.

Student did not do an observational drawing. Drawing has no details.

Choice of Student chose a 2D drawing medium (graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, pastels, etc.) and

Student chose a 2D drawing medium and used it correctly.

Student chose a 2D drawing medium and attempted to use it

Student chose a 2D drawing medium but did not use it correctly.

Student did not chose a 2D drawing medium. Does not

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Medium

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used it correctly and appropriately. It is apparent that the student knows how to use the characteristics of the chosen medium to its full potential.

Student satisfactorily used the medium to its potential.

correctly. Student somewhat understands how to use the medium to its potential.

Student does not understand how to use the medium to its potential.

understand how to use the medium correctly.

Shading / Value

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Student successfully incorporated all 8 ranges from the gradient scale with smooth transitions. Student used at least 3 shading techniques to create value. Student accurately observed and shaded highlights and shadows, and the direction of the light source is apparent.

Student incorporated 6-7 ranges from the value scale with smooth transitions. Student used 2 shading techniques to create value. Student observed and shaded highlights and shadows. Viewer can see where the light source comes from.

Student incorporated 4-5 ranges from the value scale with rough transitions. Student used 1 shading technique. Some highlights and shadows are observed, but not very accurately and they do not match the light source.

Student incorporated 2-3 ranges from the value scale with very rough transitions. Only used 1 shading technique. Very vague representations of highlights, shadows and light source.

Did not create value in drawing. No transitions. Only black and white. No shading techniques used. No highlights, shadows are light source are drawn.

Elements of Art

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Student understands and uses the elements (line, shape, form, space, texture, value, & color) to create a successful and interesting artwork. Student has a strong sense of line, both real and implied.

Student uses the elements to create a successful artwork. Student understands the basics but has not experimented. Student uses real and implied line.

Student attempts to use the elements. Student shows a minimal understanding of the basics of the elements. Student uses real line.

Student unsuccessfully uses the elements; shows a very minimal understanding of the basics. Student uses real line.

It is clear that the student does not understand how to use the elements. No attempt at organizing the elements.

Composition

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Student understands and uses principles of art (rhythm, movement, balance, proportion, variety, emphasis, harmony and unity) to create a strong and interesting composition. Utilized the positive and negative space extremely well on the paper.

Student used the principles of art to create an interesting composition. Utilized the positive and negative space well on paper.

Student attempted to use principles to create a composition. Attempted to use the positive and negative space well on paper; drawing takes up ½-3/4 of the paper space.

Student did not use the principles well to create an interesting composition. Did not use space well; drawing only takes up ½ of the paper space.

Student did not use the principles of art to create an interesting composition. Did not use space well; drawing is very small and/or takes up less than ¼ of the paper.

Creativity

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Student has taken the technique being studied and applied it in a way that is totally his/her own. The student's personality/voice comes through. Everything is original.

Student has taken the technique being studied and has used source material as a starting place. The student's personality comes through in parts of the painting. Everything is original.

Student has copied from another source. There is little evidence of creativity, but the student has done the assignment.

Student has not made much attempt to meet the requirements of the assignment. A majority of the assignment has been copied from another source.

No creativity attempted. Artwork is a direct copy from another source.

Craftsmanship /

Presentation

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Utilized time appropriately. Artwork is created and maintained in a professional manner. No tears, smudges, or stray marks. Artwork is neatly signed in the appropriate spot.

Utilized time appropriately. Artwork is created and maintained fairly neatly. No tears, minimal smudges or stray marks. Artwork is neatly signed in the appropriate spot.

Could have utilized time better. Artwork is created and maintained with an attempt at neatness. Artwork may be torn, smudged or have stray marks. Artwork is signed.

Did not utilize time well. Artwork is poorly created and maintained. Artwork is torn, smudged, or has stray marks that distract from the image. Artwork is sloppily signed.

Artwork is not finished, was folded, crumpled up, ripped, etc. No signature on artwork.

Drawing #3:

4 3 2 1 0Technical Accuracy

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“Draw what you see, not what you know.” Accurately drew shapes, proportions, contours and details. Drawings are expressive and detailed.

Attempted to draw what was seen. Attempted to draw proportions correctly and points of overlap. Drawing is expressive and somewhat detailed.

Somewhat drew what was seen however proportions are not exact; student did not observe and draw points of overlap. Drawing is somewhat detailed.

You can tell what the student was observing in the drawing, but proportions are not correct. Did not observe and draw any points of overlap. Drawing lacks almost all details.

Student did not do an observational drawing. Drawing has no details.

Choice of Student chose a 2D drawing medium (graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, pastels, etc.) and

Student chose a 2D drawing medium and used it correctly.

Student chose a 2D drawing medium and attempted to use it

Student chose a 2D drawing medium but did not use it correctly.

Student did not chose a 2D drawing medium. Does not

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Medium

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used it correctly and appropriately. It is apparent that the student knows how to use the characteristics of the chosen medium to its full potential.

Student satisfactorily used the medium to its potential.

correctly. Student somewhat understands how to use the medium to its potential.

Student does not understand how to use the medium to its potential.

understand how to use the medium correctly.

Shading / Value

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Student successfully incorporated all 8 ranges from the gradient scale with smooth transitions. Student used at least 3 shading techniques to create value. Student accurately observed and shaded highlights and shadows, and the direction of the light source is apparent.

Student incorporated 6-7 ranges from the value scale with smooth transitions. Student used 2 shading techniques to create value. Student observed and shaded highlights and shadows. Viewer can see where the light source comes from.

Student incorporated 4-5 ranges from the value scale with rough transitions. Student used 1 shading technique. Some highlights and shadows are observed, but not very accurately and they do not match the light source.

Student incorporated 2-3 ranges from the value scale with very rough transitions. Only used 1 shading technique. Very vague representations of highlights, shadows and light source.

Did not create value in drawing. No transitions. Only black and white. No shading techniques used. No highlights, shadows are light source are drawn.

Elements of Art

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Student understands and uses the elements (line, shape, form, space, texture, value, & color) to create a successful and interesting artwork. Student has a strong sense of line, both real and implied.

Student uses the elements to create a successful artwork. Student understands the basics but has not experimented. Student uses real and implied line.

Student attempts to use the elements. Student shows a minimal understanding of the basics of the elements. Student uses real line.

Student unsuccessfully uses the elements; shows a very minimal understanding of the basics. Student uses real line.

It is clear that the student does not understand how to use the elements. No attempt at organizing the elements.

Composition

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Student understands and uses principles of art (rhythm, movement, balance, proportion, variety, emphasis, harmony and unity) to create a strong and interesting composition. Utilized the positive and negative space extremely well on the paper.

Student used the principles of art to create an interesting composition. Utilized the positive and negative space well on paper.

Student attempted to use principles to create a composition. Attempted to use the positive and negative space well on paper; drawing takes up ½-3/4 of the paper space.

Student did not use the principles well to create an interesting composition. Did not use space well; drawing only takes up ½ of the paper space.

Student did not use the principles of art to create an interesting composition. Did not use space well; drawing is very small and/or takes up less than ¼ of the paper.

Creativity

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Student has taken the technique being studied and applied it in a way that is totally his/her own. The student's personality/voice comes through. Everything is original.

Student has taken the technique being studied and has used source material as a starting place. The student's personality comes through in parts of the painting. Everything is original.

Student has copied from another source. There is little evidence of creativity, but the student has done the assignment.

Student has not made much attempt to meet the requirements of the assignment. A majority of the assignment has been copied from another source.

No creativity attempted. Artwork is a direct copy from another source.

Craftsmanship /

Presentation

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Utilized time appropriately. Artwork is created and maintained in a professional manner. No tears, smudges, or stray marks. Artwork is neatly signed in the appropriate spot.

Utilized time appropriately. Artwork is created and maintained fairly neatly. No tears, minimal smudges or stray marks. Artwork is neatly signed in the appropriate spot.

Could have utilized time better. Artwork is created and maintained with an attempt at neatness. Artwork may be torn, smudged or have stray marks. Artwork is signed.

Did not utilize time well. Artwork is poorly created and maintained. Artwork is torn, smudged, or has stray marks that distract from the image. Artwork is sloppily signed.

Artwork is not finished, was folded, crumpled up, ripped, etc. No signature on artwork.

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