Fantasy Drawing (Scientific/Narrative): Rubric

Name ___________________________________
Hour Mostly
________________
Clearly Evident
Evident
2

Limited Evidence
1

(Use at least 3 types)

_ Graphite
_ Colored Pencils
_ Collage
(Mags/Newspapers..)
_ Watercolor
_ Charcoal
_ _______________
_ _______________

Student used two types

of media in his/her
sketches

Student only used one

type of media in his/her
sketches

Student did not use

any media.

Student filled out the

artist statement fully (7
questions). The
sentences are clearly
representative of the
artwork and fully critique
the artwork. The imagery
used is fully
representative of the
adaptations/story.

Student filled out the

artists statement fully (7
questions). However,
the sentences are not
clearly representative of
the artwork and do not
fully critique the artwork.
The imagery used is
representative of the
adaptations/story.

Student did not fill out

the artist statement fully
(less than 7 of the
questions) and the
sentences are not
clearly representative of
the artwork and do not
fully critique the artwork.
The imagery used is not
representative of the
adaptations/story.

Student did not turn

in an artist statement
sheet.

_ Balance
_ Emphasis
_ Movement
_ Pattern
_ Repetition
_ Proportion
_ Rhythm
_ Variety
_ Unity
_ Contrast
(3 or more checks)

_ Balance
_ Emphasis
_ Movement
_ Pattern
_ Repetition
_ Proportion
_ Rhythm
_ Variety
_ Unity
_ Contrast
(2 or more checks)

_ Balance
_ Emphasis
_ Movement
_ Pattern
_ Repetition
_ Proportion
_ Rhythm
_ Variety
_ Unity
_ Contrast
(1 check)

Did not use principles

4 Texture: In the final

drawing, did you create
simulated texture to
describe details of your
creature, or the
character(s) and setting
in your narrative?

Student fully described

his/her final drawing
using detailed texture,
fully utilizing the chosen
drawing material (i.e. ink:
stippling or washing,
graphite: hatchingetc.)

Student described
his/her final drawing
using some texture,
utilizing the chosen
drawing material (i.e.
ink: stippling or
washing, graphite:
hatchingetc.)

Student did not clearly

describe his/her final
drawing using texture,
and did not attempt to
utilize the chosen
drawing material (i.e.
ink: stippling or
washing, graphite:
hatchingetc.)

Student did not use

texture at all in
his/her final drawing.

5 Craftsmanship: Is the
16x 20 paper crisp, and
free of smudges and
creases?

The paper is very crisp

and clean, edges are tidy.

The paper is somewhat

crisp and clean but
shows damage. Edges
are somewhat tidy but
are also a bit wrinkled.

Paper is wrinkled and

sloppy. Edges are very
untidy.

Student did not use

any craftsmanship.

3
1 Planning: Did you
experiment with multiple
media choices to create
your 3 sketches?
VA:Cr1.2.IIa

2 Concept: Did you

choose scientific
illustration or narrative
and fill out the artist
statement form?
Scientific illustration:
Environmental issue
linked clearly to
creatures adaptations?

No Evidence
0

Narrative: Is the story

clearly understandable,
using descriptive, visual
imagery?

VA:Cr3.1.Ia
VA:Re.7.1.IIa
3 Design Principles: Did
you include at least 3
design principles in your
drawing?
*note* your Scientific
Illustration should
include labeling or
diagraming.

Comments

6 Oral Critique: Did you

contribute to the critique
conversation during the
in-class discussion?

Student shared his/her

thoughts about peers
artwork.

Student did not share

his/her thoughts
about peers artwork.

VA:Re.7.2.Ia

Student Score: __________/18 Teacher Score: _____________/36

Total Score: ________/60

Percent Score: _______________

Accuracy Difference Score: ___________/6