Rubric Examples

Rubric examples

Three examples of abbreviated rubrics or grading sheets. The sample criteria are taken from a FND Perspective class and would obviously need to be altered according to the assignment and course.

Example #1: Teachers just make a checkmark on each continuum. The main distinction here is acceptable or “yes” and not acceptable or “no”.

The placement of the light source results in YES ______|______NO interesting design and shadow shapes There is a clear focal point and composition is YES ______|______NO unified by the value pattern Media application is smooth and controlled YES ______|______NO with consistent transitions between values. Hard and soft edges are clear and don’t bleed Overall grade:

Comments:

Example #2: The description for an unacceptable mark in any category has been added here.

ACCEPTABLE NOT ACCEPTABLE The placement of the light Placement of the light source results in ______|______source appears random, interesting design and resulting in uninteresting shadow shapes design and shadow shapes. There is a clear focal Composition lacks a clear point and composition is ______|______focal point and unity. unified by the value pattern Media application is Application of media does smooth and controlled ______|______not appear controlled. with consistent transitions Transitions may be between values. Hard and inconsistent and edges soft edges are clear and may bleed. don’t bleed Overall grade: Comments:

Faculty Development Academy Of Art University Natasha Haugnes [email protected] 274-8697 Example #3: Instead of a continuum, teachers can check off particular grades for each criteria in this example. Teachers may wish to assign points to each criteria and calculate the final grade based on points earned in each category.

PASSING NOT PASSING A(4pts) B(3pts) C(2pts) D(1pt) F(0pts) The placement of the light Placement of the light source results in source appears random, interesting design and resulting in uninteresting shadow shapes design and shadow shapes. There is a clear focal Composition lacks a clear point and composition is focal point and unity. unified by the value pattern. Media application is Application of media does smooth and controlled not appear controlled. with consistent transitions Transitions may be between values. Hard and inconsistent and edges soft edges are clear and may bleed. don’t bleed Overall grade: Comments:

Faculty Development Academy Of Art University Natasha Haugnes [email protected] 274-8697