ARTWORK (Title) ARTIST
DESCRIBE the sensory elements; Line Shape Color Texture Pattern Space Value |
ANALYZE the composition & formal principles; Balance Unity Emphasis Proportion Rhythm Variety What draws your attention to this work? Does it hold your interest? If so, how? How are your eyes lead through the composition? |
INTERPRET possible meanings and discuss reactions; What mood does the work invoke? What memories or associations does it evoke for you? What thoughts, opinions, or reactions does it provoke in you? What do you think it is about? |
EVALUATE the technical qualities What media & techniques were used? How effectively did the artist use them? |
Name ___________________________________ Class _____________________________ Date________
Artist/Artwork Title:____________________________________________________
Circle the square in the column, which best applies to your painting for each of the four category rows.
CATEGORY | Excellent 3 | Proficient 2 | Adequate 1 | Peer-Score |
Sensory | Highly accurate depiction of subject matter | Successful manipulation of colors, values, placement and proportion. | Having difficulty recording or translating perceptions. | |
Design | Captures and holds viewers' attention, leads eye from dominant element through other areas of emphasis. | Composition demonstrates knowledge and application of the elements and principles of design. (Nat. Art Standard #2) | Little consideration of space or format. | |
Expression | Invokes mood, evokes, memories, or provokes emotional response, thought or discussion. | Chose range of subjects, symbols, or ideas. (Nat.Art Standard #3) | Work doesn't reveal much personality or style. | |
Technical | Careful, professionally done. Shows effort and evidence that student's skills are improving. | Understands and applies media techniques and processes. (National Art Education Standard #1) | Followed directions, but no evidence of doing any more than the most basic requirements. | |
Subtotals |
Process
What were some of your most difficult challenges and some of your most pleasant experiences that you encountered while creating this? |
Product- Praise
What are you happiest with about your finished painting? |
Product- Polish
Is there anything about your painting that you’re disappointed in? If so, what? How do you think you can avoid these problems next time? |