Name: ______________________________________________________ Date: ______________ Block: ______

PROJECT SCORE:
(100 Points Possible)
AE #1 & #7

ART 1: CONTOUR STILL LIFE DRAWING

Understanding
25 points
Student: _______
Teacher: _______

Composition

Overlapping

Viewpoint

Technical Skill
(45 Points)
Student: _______
Teacher: _______

Accurately drawn

Accurate measurement
and comparison
techniques.

Craftsmanship
(30 points)
Student: _______
Teacher: _______

Clean crisp lines

Varied line weights

Neat and clean

4: Exemplary
Demonstrates accomplished skill in
the application of the elements of
planning and design.

My composition fills the space

well.

Work shows overlapping of

forms, and an interesting
viewpoint that captures the
viewers interest.

My composition includes a rich

variety of line qualities.
25-23
Demonstrates an exceptional
command of technical skill consistent
with the fine or practical arts.

All objects are drawn

accurately and placed in correct
proportion,

Demonstrates precise
measurement and comparison
techniques..
45-41
Possesses craftsmanship that often
reflects inventive and creative
thought and ability to self evaluate
the work for improvement.

I have taken extra care in

drawing my images to be sure
lines are clean and crisp
without erasures or smudges:

There is varied line weight to

add interest to my work..

Work is neat and clean of

erasures and smudges
30-27

3: Proficient
Demonstrates effective application
of the elements of planning and
design

My composition fills most of

the space.

Work shows some

overlapping of forms, and
an effective viewpoint.

My composition includes
some varied line qualities.

2: Developing
Demonstrates limited application
of the elements of planning and
design

My composition contains too

much negative space.

Work appears flat due to

little overlapping of forms, or
consideration of viewpoint.

There is little variation in line

quality.

22-20
Demonstrates proficiency of
technical skills consistent with the
fine or practical arts.

Most objects are accurately

drawn in correct proportion.

Most objects are drawn

showing accurate
measurement and comparison
techniques.
40-36
Possesses craftsmanship that
reflects some original, inventive,
and expressive thought.

I have taken some care in

drawing my still life so that
most lines are clean and crisp,

There is some variety of line

weight to add interest to my
work.

Overall, work is neatly done

with maybe a stray smudge or
erasure.
26-24

19-18
Demonstrates a basic proficiency
of technical skills consistent with
the fine or practical arts.

Some objects are accurately

drawn in correct proportion.

There are errors showing

inaccurate measurement and
comparison techniques.
35-32
Possesses craftsmanship that
reflects limited original, inventive,
and expressive thought.

I have taken limited care in

drawing my contour still life.
so lines are messy.

There are many smudges or

erasures.
There is little variation of line
weight to add interest. More time
and thought was needed to assure
success.
23-21

1: Deficient
Demonstrates little or no evidence
of the elements of planning and
design

Composition does not fill the

space at all: it seems to
float or sits on the bottom
of the paper.

Work does not demonstrate

overlapping of form or an
effective viewpoint.

No variation in line qualities.

17 and below
Demonstrates incomplete or no
evidence of technical skills.

Most objects are not drawn

accurately in correct
proportion, with many
inaccuracies.

Demonstrates little or no
evidence of observational
drawing skills
31 and below
Lacks craftsmanship, and employs
little original, creative or inventive
thought.

I have drawn my still life with

little consideration for
accuracy or neatness.

Work appears careless and

rushed.

Line weights do not relate to

the portions of objects
rendered.

Work is incomplete.
20 and below

CONTOUR LINE STILL LIFE DRAWING

Artist Statement Grade
(Worth 100 points)
In the area below, thoughtfully reflect on the work you have done for this project and the process of creating it.
You are then to answer the following questions. Use FULL SENTENCES and be descriptive!!! (100 points total)
1. How did you use the following sight measuring techniques to accurately draw your still life? Be sure to accurately describe how you used your pencil to do the techniques
and where in the drawing you used them. (20 points each answer)
a.

Horizontals and Verticals:

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b.

Comparison and Measurement:

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c.

Checking Angles:
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2. Did you use varied line weights in your completed work? Describe where you used them and how this helps to make your drawing more expressive: (40 points)
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Appreciation (AE#7)
100 POINTS POSSIBLE
Student: _______
Teacher: _______

Can engage in critical dialog that defends

the decisions made about the work.
All questions thoroughly answered with
evidence from work.
4

Can engage in dialog about the work.

All questions answered, one not fully
developed or documented.
3

Has difficulty engaging in dialog about the

work.
Questions might be answered, but very
little or no documentation from work is
present.
2

Is not able to self -evaluate work for

improvement or engage in critical
dialog to defend the work.
One or more Answers omitted,
others are incomplete or inaccurate.
1

TEACHER COMMENTS:
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