Visual Arts 7th Grade Baseline Answer Key
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2. J
3. E
4. N
5. F
6. G
7. I
8.D
9. C
10. A
11. K
12. O
13. H
14. M
15. B
Use this image for #’s16-22:
FOR 16-23 RESPONSES VARY, GRADE RESPONSES USING YOUR DISCRETION. SOME POSSIBLE
ANSWERS INCLUDE:
16. Curved lines on the lid, Straight line separating the red and white backgrounds
17. Letter shapes throughout the label, Stars in the bottom right-hand corner
18. Yellow on the “Alphabet Soup” bubble, White “Campbell’s” lettering
19.Red and white background space on the label, Grey background/negative space behind the
can
20. The top of the can looks like it would feel jagged or ridged, The label looks smooth because
there are no texture lines
21. Dark and light grey/green on the word “Soup”, Dark and light grey on the lid
22. The can looks 3-D because of the way the “circles” are on the lid- distorted, The can looks 3D because the word “Campbell’s” is curved slightly, not just in a straight line
23. (1 point)
ONLY ONE RESPONSE IS NEEDED, BUT EXAMPLES INCLUDE:
 Use math to evenly divide my color wheel
 Primary and secondary colors relate to primary and secondary consumers in science
 Etc.
Principles of design, in any order: (1 point each)
24. Rhythm
25. Movement
26. Balance
27. Emphasis
28. Pattern
29. Unity
30. Harmony or Proportion
31. (1 point):
ONLY ONE RESPONSE IS NEEDED, BUT POSSIBLE ANSWERS INCLUDE:
 Always wrap clay so it does not dry out
 Carry scissors carefully
 Don’t throw anything
 Etc.
32. (1 point) You could work with a partner to……
33. (10 points)
Grade using your own discretion, based on concepts and skills covered during your time with
students:
0-2 Limited Attempt at using elements and principles, art skills, and
limited ability to communicate an idea or feeling
3-4 Satisfactory use of elements and principles, art skills, and ability
to communicate an idea or feeling
5-6 Good use of elements and principles, art skills, and ability to
communicate an idea or feeling
7-8 Very good use of elements and principles, art skills, and ability to
communicate an idea or feeling
9-10 Outstanding use of elements and principles, art skills, and ability
to communicate an idea or feeling
34. (1 point) ANSWERS VARY, ONLY ONE RESPONSE NEEDED, BUT POSSIBLE ANSWERS
INCLUDE:
 I used movement to show……
 I used pattern when I……
35. Look at the work of art that you created. What are two things you could do to the work of
art to make it better? (2 points, 1 points for each area of improvement)
ANSWERS VARY, 2 RESPONSES NEEDED, EXAMPLES INCLUDE:
1. I could have shaded darker…..
2. I could have made the hand more exact
ETC.