Written Critique Rubric

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Written Critique Rubric

Enduring Understanding:

Participating in the process of art analysis and criticism can improve communication skills.

Essential Question:

How does a successful critique prove your knowledge and understanding of assignment objectives?

When the class critiques artwork verbally, students will be asked specific questions about the current assignment that need to be answered in a specific manner according to art, utilizing art terminology and utilizing the requirements for the specific assignment.

Being that people may not remember knowledge without assistance, notes from student sketchbooks – taken during class as well as the Class Binder or Text may be used to supplement information. Students should be specific about the piece/s they are referring to during the critique.

A Successful Critique will utilize:

1. Art terminology (elements & principles as well as specific class terminology)
2. Specific comments about parts of the work being referred to.
3. References to the message/feeling conveyed to the viewer or references to the artist’s personal style.
4. Requirements of the assignment when referencing the work.
5. Facts (substantiate your opinion). Defend your opinion using the elements and principles of design evident in the work.
6. Accurate writing mechanics.

Be prepared to back up your opinion with facts

Strong Example: The drawing has three triangles that are repeated, but they are different sizes; this demonstrates repetition and variation.

Weak Example: I think it’s good. It has emphasis.

Scoring Guide

A/4 =

• Students who provide several art terms when referencing the work, who provide several specific comments about parts of the work, and who use all requirements of the assignment when referencing the work.
• Complete sentences are written with correct spelling and no grammatical errors.
• Assignment was emailed to the instructor by the due date.

B/3.5 =

• Students who utilize a small number art terminology, who provide specific comments about parts of the work, and who use various requirements of the assignment when referencing the work.
• Complete sentences are written with little or no spelling errors, little or no grammatical errors.
• Assignment was emailed to the instructor by the due date.

C/3 =

• Students who utilize little art terminology, who provide a few specific comments about parts of the work, and who use few requirements of the assignment when referencing the work.
• Complete sentences are written with some (three or more) spelling or grammatical errors.
• Assignment was emailed to the instructor by the due date or may have been printed or hand written.

D-/2.5=

• Students who provide little or no art terminology, who do not provide specific comments about parts of the work, and make little reference to the requirements of the assignment when referencing the work.
• Sentences are written with some (four or more) grammatical errors or may not be complete.
• Assignment may have been emailed late, printed or hand written.