West Virginia Science in the Arts 2016 Challenge Rubric
Name of Student: ______________________________________
Points awarded for this section: ___________
School: _______________________________________________
Final score: ____________
Students are encouraged to use the rubric as they consider the artwork they will submit; research the science techniques
and materials, examine the past or present societal, cultural, and/or economic issues related to their choice; and make
decisions about what should be included in the video they create. The rubric should be used not simply as a check list of
the sorts of things to include but also as a guide to the details and quality they should endeavor to achieve.
If you have questions about the rubric or the Science in the Arts 2016 Challenge, please contact WVDE Science
Coordinator, Robin Sizemore at robin.sizemore@k12.wv.us or Art Coordinator, Dr. Raymond Lowther at
rlowther@k12.wv.us .
THE
ARTWORK
Elements of
Art and
Principles of
Design
Technique
Craftsmanship
Originality
and
Expression
5-6
In the video…
3-4
In the video…
1-2
In the video…
0
In the video…
 The student includes &
uses technical language
correctly & with
assurance.
 The dominant element or
principle is discussed.
 The student shows &
elaborates on the
technique used.
 Art work demonstrates
mastery of technique &
use of materials.
 Craftsmanship exhibits
skill and attention to
detail.
 The technique used to
make the artwork is
outstanding.
 The student uses
technical language
correctly most of the
time.
 The dominant element or
principle is mentioned.
 The student shows &
mentions the technique
used.
 Art work demonstrates
skill with technique & use
of materials.
 Craftsmanship exhibits
skill.
 The technique used to
make the artwork is
good.
 The student does not
include technical
language or it is used
inappropriately.
 The dominant element or
principle is referenced.
 The student shows
technique used.
 Art work demonstrates
use of technique &
materials.
 Craftsmanship is
inconsistent.
 The technique used to
make the artwork is
inconsistent and/or is not
explained.
 The student does not
use technical language.
 The dominant element or
principle is not included
in the video.
The artwork is completely
original.
The work shows influences
from other artist or artwork.
The work resembles
artwork from other artist.
The artwork is unoriginal.
Eighteen (18) total possible points for this section.
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 The student shows the
art work.
 Art work shows limited
use of technique.
 Craftsmanship is not
present.
 The technique used to
make the artwork is
lacking and/or is not
explained.
West Virginia Science in the Arts 2016 Challenge Rubric
Name of Student: ______________________________________
Points awarded for this section: ___________
THE
SCIENCE
Science
Process/es
3
In the video…
The student correctly
identifies more than one
primary science process
used in the art work.
2
In the video…
The student correctly
identifies a primary science
process used in the art
work.
1
In the video…
The student incorrectly
identifies a science
process used in the art
work.
0
In the video…
The student does not
identify a scientific process
used to create the artwork.
Science of the
Materials
The student correctly
explains the science of
more than one of the
materials used in the art
work.
The student correctly
explains the science of the
materials used in the art
work.
The student incorrectly
explains the science of the
materials used in the art
work.
The student does not
identify a scientific
materials used to create
the artwork.
Understanding
the
Science
The student demonstrates
an in-depth knowledge &
understanding of the
identified science
processes or materials.
The student provides
detailed information about
scientific & technological
solutions used to address
artistic innovations utilized
to make the art work.
The student demonstrates
an adequate knowledge &
understanding of the
identified scientific process
or materials.
The student provides
information about scientific
& technological solutions
used to address artistic
innovations utilized to
make the art work.
The student DOES NOT
demonstrate knowledge &
understanding of the
identified scientific process
or materials.
The student provides NO
details about scientific &
technological solutions
used to address artistic
innovations utilized to
make the art work.
The student provides
detailed past or present
societal, cultural and/or
economic information to
key scientific innovations
that provided for the
development of the
technique or materials
used in the art work.
The student provides
several applications of the
identified science
processes or materials.
The student provides past
or present societal, cultural
and/or economic
information to key scientific
innovations that provided
for the development of the
technique or materials
used in the art work.
The student demonstrates
shallow knowledge &
understanding of the
identified scientific process
or materials.
The student provides
limited information about
the scientific or
technological solutions
used to address artistic
innovations utilized to
make the art work.
The student relates limited
past or present societal,
cultural and/or economic
information issues to key
scientific innovations that
provided for the
development of the
technique or materials
used in the art work.
The student provides an
incorrect application of the
identified science process
or materials.
Nature and
Application of
Sciencewith
Technology
Nature and
Application of
Science
in
Society
Making
connections
The student provides an
additional application of the
identified science process
or materials.
Eighteen (18) total possible points for this section.
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The student DOES NOT
relate past or present
societal, cultural or
economic information to
key scientific innovations
that provided for the
development of the
technique or materials
used in the art work.
The student does not
provide an application of
any scientific process or
materials.
West Virginia Science in the Arts 2016 Challenge Rubric
Name of Student: ______________________________________
THE
VIDEO
Introduce
The Artist
Video Use
How well
does the
video help
the artist
communicate
a message
and
accomplish a
goal?
Communication
Skills
Video
Explanation
Audio &
Visual
Mix
Video
Quality
3
In the video…
2
In the video…
Points awarded for this section: ___________
1
In the video…
0
In the video…
 The student makes eye
contact with the camera
while clearly stating
his/her name and school
in the first part of the
video.
 The student is seen
clearly stating his/her
name and school in the
first part of the video.
 The student states
his/her name and school
in the video.
 The student does not
state his/her name and
school in the video.
 The student provides a
visual story or timeline
that demonstrates the
student making the art
work.
 The artwork is clearly
featured in the video
showing a complete
view, including all sides
of 3-D pieces.
 The video provides
ample opportunities of
visual details (close-ups)
of the process and
completed artwork so the
viewer may appreciate
the craftsmanship.
 The student provides a
visual story or timeline
that features the student
making the art work.
 The artwork is clearly
featured in the video
showing a complete
view, including all sides
of 3-D pieces.
 The video provides
limited visual detail
(close-ups) so the viewer
may appreciate the
process and
craftsmanship of the
artwork.
 The student provides a
visual story or timeline
that mentions the
student making the art
work.
 The artwork is clearly
featured in the video
showing a complete
view, including all sides
of 3-D pieces.
 The video provides
limited visual detail
(close-ups) of the
artwork.
 The student DOES NOT
provide a visual story or
timeline of the making of
the art work.
 The art work is NOT
clearly featured in the
video and/or all sides of
3-D pieces are not
shown.
 The video does not
provide visual detail
(close-ups) of the
artwork.
 Speech is eloquent &
articulate & uses volume,
tone, & pace to enhance
presentation.
 Presentation is
memorized &
expressively
communicated.
 The student includes a
personal, expressive
explanation of what the
art work means to the
artist.
 The use of technical
language enhances the
presentation.
 Audio & visual mix was
imaginative & educates
the viewer about the
science, the art, & the
artist.
 The video is engaging &
creatively presented.
Quality sound & lighting
allow easy viewing &
enhance the presentation.
 Speech is articulate and
uses volume, tone, and
pace to enhance the
presentation.
 Presentation is
memorized.
 Speech is mumbled and
difficult to understand.
 Presentation is read from
notes or cards.
 Speech is inarticulate.
 Presentation is difficult to
follow while being read
from notes.
 The student includes a
personal explanation of
what the art work means
to the artist.
 Presentation uses
technical language
appropriately.
 The student attempts to
explain what the art work
means to the artist.
 Presentation uses
technical language
inappropriately.
 The student DOES NOT
attempt to explain what
the art means to the
artist.
 Presentation does not
use technical language.
 Audio & visual mix was
creative & informs the
viewer about the
science, the art, & the
artist.
 The video is engaging.
 Audio & visual mix
informs the viewer about
the science, the art, &
the artist.
 The video holds the
attention of the viewer.
 Audio is over-powering
OR the visual mix does
not feature the science,
art or the artist.
 The video does not hold
the attention of the
viewer.
Quality sound & lighting
allow easy viewing.
Mediocre sound & lighting
prevent easy viewing.
Poor sound & lighting
obstruct the viewing.
Eighteen (18) total possible points for this section.
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