Drawing Rubrics
Student’s Name: ________________________________
Unit: Drawing
Components
Mastery
10 - 9
The drawing
represents a
clear
understanding
of the
information
presented.
Accomplished
8-7
The drawing
represents a
somewhat clear
understanding of
the material.
Unacceptable
6-0
The student clearly
did not understand
the information.
The drawing is not
representative of
the knowledge
gained.
Basic Skills
Drawing
exhibits
attention to
detail and a
variety of
drawing
techniques.
Drawing contains
many strong
elements but
needs further
refinement and
fine-tuning. Only
a few drawing
techniques used.
Drawing lacks
detail. Little effort
in work and appears
improvised and
looks incomplete.
No variety in
drawing techniques.
Shading/Realism
Shading is well
done with
defined
attention to
detail. Objects
appear real and
threedimensional.
Drawing is
shaded but need a
few finishing
touches in order
for the drawing to
be realistic
looking. The
drawing still has a
two-dimensional
quality.
Shading in not
complete or not
present at all. The
drawing has an
incomplete look
and has a two
dimensional look.
Layout/
Proportion
Layout and
proportion are
properly
sketched. Face
looks natural,
without
distortions.
Majority of the
face is properly
laid-out, but the
drawing has a few
areas that need
further refinement
in order for the
face to look
proportional
/natural.
Elements of the
face are out of
place and/or out of
proportion.
Reflection and
Knowledge
Score
Originality/
Creativity
Effort
Performance
The student
explored several
choices,
generating
many ideas,
unusual
combinations or
changes on
several ideas.
Project is
complete and
shows effort far
beyond that
which was
required
Worked
independently.
Followed
directions and
classroom rules.
Used art
materials
wisely.
Participated in
class
discussions and
cleaned up their
workspace.
Tried a few ideas
but based his/her
work on someone
else’s idea.
Fulfilled the
assignment, but
gave no evidence of
trying anything
unusual. Shows no
evidence of original
thought.
Worked hard and
completed the
project but could
have improved
with more effort.
Chose only easy
projects and did the
work indifferently.
Completed with
minimum effort or
not finished.
Made little progress
toward goals. Very
little accomplished
during the period.
Materials and tools
used
inappropriately.
Difficulty listening
and following
directions.
Disrespects others
and disruptive in
classroom.
Worked
independently
most of the time.
Showed some
initiative. Needed
a few reminders
on proper care of
materials and
followed
classroom rules.
Limited
involvement in
class discussions
and had to be
reminded to clean
up workspace.
Drawing Rubrics Student Self-Evaluation
Name: _________________________
Unit: Drawing
Criteria
Creativity/
Originality.
Skills
Mastery 3 pts
WOW! I did something
extra special. I went
beyond all expectations.
My craftsmanship is
exceptional.
. I used all the drawing tools
and techniques but in
original and inventive
ways.
Advanced 2 pts
It is GOOD.
I did everything
I was asked. I
followed all
directions, met
all expectations
but did not push
the boundaries.
I tried most of
the drawing
tools and
techniques.
Performance
I worked independently
and completed high quality
work using the required
knowledge and skill.
I successfully
met
expectations
independently
most of the
time. I showed
some initiative.
Effort
I put forth extra effort to
I tried most of
be successful in this unit. I the time. I used
made quality use of class
class time
time and participated in
wisely and
class discussions.
participated in
some of the
class
discussions.
Novice 1 pt Score
It’s OK.
It is not up
to snuff. I
did just
enough to
get by. I did
the
minimum
required,
nothing
more.
I tried the
techniques I
was familiar
with and did
not
experiment
with new
ones.
Made little
progress
towards the
unit goals. I
did not
complete
the
assignment.
I tried some
of the time.
I didn’t
finish the
project and
rarely took
part in class
discussions.