Rubrics for the Final Project (35%)

Activity
Creative
Elements

Exemplary

Proficient

10 pts.

8 pts.

Excellent variation in
colors which make it
look realistic. Ex:
Leaves have lots of
different colors used.

Some variation in
colors. Ex:
Leaves are
colored with
some (4 or 5)
different greens
and yellows.

Excellent textures
shown which makes
the picture look
realistic.
Excellent values and
highlights. Values go
DK-MD-LT and are
placed correctly.
Values make the
picture look real.
The background and
colors enhance the
readability of text.
All layers correctly
ordered and moving
parts on layers have
no errors. Ex: Black
lines around moving
parts intact and no
background showing.

Some (4 or 5)
textures shown
and different
types of textures
used.
Some values and
highlights are
shown which
makes things
have the illusion
of form.
Sometimes the
fonts are easy-to
read, but in a few
places the use of
fonts, italics,
bold, long
paragraphs, color
or busy
background
detracts and
does not
enhance
readability
Most layers done
correctly, few
errors.

Partially
Proficient
6 pts.
Variation in
colors. Ex:
Leaves are
colored with a
few different
greens.
Few textures
shown.
Few values
shown and few
highlights. Most
things look
pretty flat.
Overall
readability is
difficult with
lengthy
paragraphs, too
many different
fonts, dark or
busy
background,
overuse of bold
or lack of
appropriate
indentations of
text.
Most layers
have errors,
others done
correctly.
Ex: Objects cut
out with
background on
layer, cut out
areas not filled
in to match the
background.

Incomplete
0 points
Variation in
colors. Ex: All
leaves are
colored with
one or two
greens.
Little texture
shown.
Little value
shown with a
little
highlighting.
The text is
extremely
Difficult to read
with long
blocks of text
and small point
size of fonts,
inappropriate
contrasting
colors, poor
use of
headings,
subheading,
indentations or
bold formatting.
Layers ordered
incorrectly and
errors in cutting
and coloring.
Ex:
Background
layer not
colored in
where object
was cut out and
pasted to
different layer.

Points

Layout

Design

Correctness of
work

Basic File
Operations

10 pts.

8 pts.

6 pts.

0 pts

The layout is
aesthetically pleasing
and contributes to the
overall message with
appropriate use of
headings and
subheadings and
white space.

The layout uses

horizontal and
vertical white
space
appropriately.

The layout is
cluttered,
confusing, and
does not use
spacing,
headings and
subheadings to
enhance
readability.

10 pts.

8 pts.

The layout
shows some
structure, but
appears
cluttered and
busy or
distracting with
large gaps of
white space
Or uses a
distracting
background
6 pts.

The design contains

all elements
necessary and
combined it with
smoothness and
harmony.

The design lacks

some necessary
elements that are
needed in the
layout.

The design
chosen does not
fit the layout.

The layout is
dull and the
whole design is
dull and
absurd.

Showed design
elements properly
like contrast between
text and background.
Graphics are not
obtrusive and
enhance the layout.
6 pts.

The design
elements were
not clearly
emphasized.

Elements of the
design are not
present in the
whole layout

0 pts.

6 pts.

4 pts.

0 pts.

Followed all the given

instructions and
showed neatness in
the layout.
4 pts.

Missed out 2 of
the instructions
given.

Missed out more

than two of the
given
instructions
2 pt.

Did not follow

any of the
instruction at
all.
0 pts.

The file was saved

with the correct
filename and in the
proper location folder

The file was

saved with a
correct filename
and in a wrong
location folder

The file was

saved but with a
different
filename and in
a wrong location
folder.

Just saved the

file, did not
rename it and
its not in its
proper location
folder.

2 pt.

0 pts.

Did not finish the

activity.

Did not do the

activity.

4 pts.

Or

Punctuality of
Work

5 pts.
Finished the activity
on time.

The file was

saved with wrong
filename but in
the proper
location folder.
4 pts.
Finished the
activity a session
later.

Rubrics for the Exercises (20%)

Activity
Creative
Elements

Exemplary

Proficient

5 pts.

4 pts.

Excellent variation in
colors which make it
look realistic. Ex:
Leaves have lots of
different colors used.

Some variation in
colors. Ex:
Leaves are
colored with
some (4 or 5)
different greens
and yellows.

Excellent textures
shown which makes
the picture look
realistic.
Excellent values and
highlights. Values go
DK-MD-LT and are
placed correctly.
Values make the
picture look real.
The background and
colors enhance the
readability of text.
All layers correctly
ordered and moving
parts on layers have
no errors. Ex: Black
lines around moving
parts intact and no
background showing.

Some (4 or 5)
textures shown
and different
types of textures
used.
Some values and
highlights are
shown which
makes things
have the illusion
of form.
Sometimes the
fonts are easy-to
read, but in a few
places the use of
fonts, italics,
bold, long
paragraphs, color
or busy
background
detracts and
does not
enhance
readability
Most layers done
correctly, few
errors.

Partially
Proficient
3 pts.
Variation in
colors. Ex:
Leaves are
colored with a
few different
greens.
Few textures
shown.
Few values
shown and few
highlights. Most
things look
pretty flat.
Overall
readability is
difficult with
lengthy
paragraphs, too
many different
fonts, dark or
busy
background,
overuse of bold
or lack of
appropriate
indentations of
text.
Most layers
have errors,
others done
correctly.
Ex: Objects cut
out with
background on
layer, cut out
areas not filled
in to match the
background.

Incomplete
0 points
Variation in
colors. Ex: All
leaves are
colored with
one or two
greens.
Little texture
shown.
Little value
shown with a
little
highlighting.
The text is
extremely
Difficult to read
with long
blocks of text
and small point
size of fonts,
inappropriate
contrasting
colors, poor
use of
headings,
subheading,
indentations or
bold formatting.
Layers ordered
incorrectly and
errors in cutting
and coloring.
Ex:
Background
layer not
colored in
where object
was cut out and
pasted to
different layer.

Points

Layout

Correctness of
work

Basic File
Operations

5 pts.

4 pts.

3 pts.

0 pts

The layout is
aesthetically pleasing
and contributes to the
overall message with
appropriate use of
headings and
subheadings and
white space.

The layout uses

horizontal and
vertical white
space
appropriately.

The layout is
cluttered,
confusing, and
does not use
spacing,
headings and
subheadings to
enhance
readability.

4 pts.

3 pts.

The layout
shows some
structure, but
appears
cluttered and
busy or
distracting with
large gaps of
white space
Or uses a
distracting
background
2 pts.

Followed all the given

instructions and
showed neatness in
the layout.
3 pts.

Missed out 2 of
the instructions
given.

Missed out more

than two of the
given
instructions
1 pt.

Did not follow

any of the
instruction at
all.
0 pts.

The file was saved

with the correct
filename and in the
proper location folder

The file was

saved with a
correct filename
and in a wrong
location folder

The file was

saved but with a
different
filename and in
a wrong location
folder.

Just saved the

file, did not
rename it and
its not in its
proper location
folder.

1 pt.

0 pts.

Did not finish the

activity.

Did not do the

activity.

2 pts.

0 pts.

Or

Punctuality of
Work

The file was

saved with wrong
filename but in
the proper
location folder.
2 pts.

3 pts.
Finished the activity
on time.

Finished the
activity a session
later.

Rubrics for Classroom Behavior (20%)

20 pts.

4 pts.

3 pts.

0 pts.

Attendance/
Pu
nct
uali
ty
Behavior

On time and
ready for class

Late for five

minutes

Late for 10
minutes

No appearance

Student almost
never displays
disruptive
behavior in
class

Student rarely
displays
disruptive
behavior in
class

Student always
displays
disruptive
behavior during
class

Level of

Student

Student

Student
occasionally
displays
disruptive
behavior in
class
Student rarely

Student never

Points

Engagement
in Class
Activities

proactively
contributes to
class by
offering ideas
and asking
questions more
than once per
class

proactively
contributes to
class by
offering ideas
and asking
questions once
per class

contributes to
class by
offering ideas
and questions

contributes to
class by
offering ideas
and asking
questions