Monochromatic Portrait Painting
4
Direct Observation:
Close observation of
image using correct
proportion and
including all details.
Monochromatic
Variety:
Painted a
monochromatic color
scheme with a variety
of light tints and dark
values.
Grid Design
Image drawn and
enlarged using
measurements/ math
skills to create a
proportionally correct
grid.
Accurately drew
portrait from direct
observation of image,
showing correct
proportion and all
details.
3
Drew portrait from
direct observation
showing mostly
correct proportion
and most details.
2
Drew portrait from
direct observation
showing somewhat
correct proportion
and limited details.
1
Drew portrait without
observation and no
evidence of correct
proportion or detail.
0
Did not draw image.
4
3
2
1
0
Demonstrated a deep
and complete
understanding of a
monochromatic color
scheme; representing
a light tints, midvalues, and dark
shades as well as a
background hue in the
monochromatic
scheme; using total of
5 values.
Painted a
monochromatic color
scheme showing a
strong understanding
through use of a 1light
tint, 1mid-value, and 1
dark shade and 1
background hue in the
monochromatic
scheme; using total of
4 values.
Painted a
monochromatic color
scheme demonstrating
an average
understanding by
using a light tint, midvalue, and dark shade
in the monochromatic
scheme; using total of
3 values.
Painted a
monochromatic color
scheme demonstrating
an vague
understanding by
using a light tint, dark
shade in the
monochromatic
scheme; using total of
2 values.
4
3
2
1
0
Drawing is complete,
with straight
horizontal and
vertically correct grid
measurements with
image matching the
original grid of image.
Drawing is complete,
with mostly straight
horizontal and
vertically correct grid
measurements with
image matching the
original grid of image.
Drawing is somewhat
complete, with some
straight horizontal and
vertically correct grid
measurements with
image matching the
original grid of image.
Drawing is not
complete, with few
straight horizontal and
vertically correct grid
measurements with
image matching the
original grid of image.
Drawing is not
complete.
Did not paint image.
Color Symbolism/
Theory
Practical rules and
guidance to color
mixing and the visual
effects of a specific
color combination.
Craftsmanship
Present a neat, clean,
complete drawing that
shows skillful use of
the media.
Conduct
Use of time
Management, on task
while following Art
Class respect
guidelines.
4
3
2
1
0
Student wrote a
detailed paragraph
describing why s/he
chose a specific color
to communicate a
feeling about the
celebrity in relation to
the correct color
symbolism and
meaning.
Student wrote a
paragraph describing
why s/he chose a
specific color to
communicate a feeling
about the celebrity in
relation to the correct
color symbolism and
meaning.
Student wrote a
sentance describing
why s/he chose a
specific color to
communicate a feeling
about the celebrity in
relation to the correct
color symbolism and
meaning.
Student gave little
indication as to why
s/he chose a specific
color to communicate
a feeling about the
celebrity in relation to
the correct color
symbolism and
meaning.
No written evidence
was provided on color
symbolism as it relates
to the celebrity
chosen.
4
3
2
1
0
Painting is complete,
with no visible pencil
lines or erasures and
shows advanced brush
techniques and neat
lines.
Painting is complete,
with some visible
pencil lines or
erasures with skillful
brush techniques and
careful lines.
Painting is mostly
complete, with visible
pencil lines or
erasures with simple
brush techniques and
some sloppy lines.
Painting is incomplete,
with many visible
pencil lines or
erasures with little
skill of brush
techniques and many
sloppy lines.
4
3
2
1
Student was an
informed thinker,
using creative
strategies in
identifying and
making decisions to
solve problems and
help others if needed.
Student was a selfdirected learner,
managing time and
resources efficiently to
accomplish goals.
Student needed
several reminders to
stay on task and to
manage time and
resources efficiently.
Student was often
distracted and
distracting others
during class time.
Painting is not
complete and shows
no brush skills or
technique.
0
Student was
constantly off task,
distracting others, and
disrespectful of art
room rules.