Graded Skills
Art Project Criteria
9-10
Points
8
7
Following Directions I followed all the
I followed most of
the directions but
forgot to do a few
things.
I followed some
directions but
forgot or refused to
do most of them.
I followed very little
to none of the
directions.
Effort
I worked hard on the
project until it was
complete. I gave
effort that went
beyond what was
required. I took
pride in doing my
best.
My artwork was
beautifully, carefully,
and patiently created.
I worked hard on
the project but
know I could have
done more to make
it my very best.
I did not try very
hard on this project
I gave enough
effort to get it
done.
I did not try at all to
do my best on this
project. I gave
minimum effort.
My project was
completed
carefully but lacks
some finishing
touches.
I could have
completed the
project with more
care; it is somewhat
messy.
I understand the
elements/principles
studied completely,
and I used them
appropriately and
effectively.
I thought of new ways
to solve artistic
problems. I
experimented and
worked with my own
ideas.
I have a basic
understanding of
elements/principles
studied and used
them to the best of
my knowledge.
I used a
combination of my
own ideas and the
ideas of others and
solved problems
logically.
I do not really
understand the
elements/principles
studied and this is
evident in my work.
My project shows a
lack of pride in a
finished product, it
looks like it was
thrown together
quickly.
I have no knowledge
of the
elements/principles
studied and my
project reflects this.
I used very little of
my own ideas, with
very little
experimentation and
may have copied
others’ ideas.
My project is
finished but shows
no signs of thinking
individually or trying
anything unusual or
unique.
Did you complete all directions for the
project.
the steps? Double
Check.
Did you give 110%?
Craftsmanship
Did you do your
best?
Elements and
Principles
Do you understand
the main concepts?
Creativity and
Originality
Did you make this
project your own?
6 or less
Total
Points