Painting I
Watercolor Assessment
NAME_______________________________________
Critique Friday, November 22
DUE Tuesday, November 26
Critique ________________________
Date Handed In__________________
Assignment
Create an 11 x 16” or 16 X 20” watercolor. Use all the techniques developed during the first marking
period. Work in multiple layers! Subject matter is completely up to you. Your piece can be abstract,
surreal, observational… Be creative and challenge yourself. Pull from your previous successes and
other artists to inspire and develop your ideas. Focus on creating a dynamic composition.
Written Critique (20 points)
Include the following information in your sketchbook:
DESCRIPTION
1. Title of artwork
2. Medium
3. Measurements of artwork
4. Date completed
5. Hours spent on the work
6. Factual information such as “the image is of a child holding a lollipop”
ANALYSIS- Use the Elements of Art and Principles of Design to write a reflection. Be sure to discuss the
composition of the work.
Elements of Art- Line, shape, space, form, texture, color, and value
Principles of Design- Unity, pattern, rhythm, contrast, emphasis, balance, movement, harmony,
proportion, repetition
INTERPRETATION/MEANING What is your artwork about? Don’t make this up! If your work is an
observation drawing, it may not have a “deep” meaning, but you can still talk about what your goals
were. For example “I was interested in drawing a still-life using repetition of form and color to create a
whimsical rhythm throughout the piece.” Include what/who inspired this work of art.
EVALUATION – How good is the artwork? Were you successful in accomplishing your desired outcome?
How are you going to improve the artwork? What would you do differently next time? What did you
learn from this work of art?
Rubric
Exceptional 20
Strong 18-19
Good 16-17
Moderate14-15
Weak 13>
Watercolor
Techniques
Techniques were
completely
developed.
Attention was given
to fine details.
Full composition
was developed.
All techniques and
subject matter were
completely unified,
creating a balanced
composition.
Multiple techniques
were use properly
and appropriately
Techniques were
used appropriately.
Painting is about
75% developed.
Techniques were
underdeveloped.
Only the basics
were attempted.
Full composition
was developed.
Most of the
techniques and
subject matter were
unified creating a
balanced
composition.
Emphasis/ focal
point
A clear focal point
was emphasized
within a dynamic
composition.
Viewers eye moved
easily around the
picture.
A clear focal point
was developed.
Composition was
slightly static.
Full composition
was developed.
Composition was
unified but lacked
balance
Or
composition was
balanced but lacked
unification.
There were points
of interest, but focal
point was hard to
define.
Composition was
slightly confusing.
Techniques were
mostly used
appropriately.
Painting is about
50% developed
75% of the
composition was
developed.
Composition lacked
balance and/or
unity.
Composition was
confusing or bland.
Little emphasis was
placed on points of
interest.
There was no clear
focal point.
Color palette
Color palette was
harmonious,
Combinations of
colors created
depth and
dimension.
Saturation levels of
paint varied to
create interest All
layers were
translucent.
the works displays
an original,
imaginative and
inventive
articulation of the
elements and
principles of design
It shows successful
engagement with
experimentation,
and/or risk taking
Color palette was
harmonious.
Saturation levels of
paint varied to
create interest.
Some areas were
slightly opaque.
Color palette was
mostly harmonious.
Saturation levels
were slightly to light
or to dark.
Multiple Colors
were used but
palette lacked
harmony. Colors
were basic and used
directly out of the
palette. Saturation
levels were opaque
or extremely light.
Little to no
exploration with
color was present.
The work generally
demonstrates
imaginative ideas
and effective
manipulation of the
elements and
principles of design.
It may show
engagement with
experimentation,
and/or risk taking
but with uneven
success..
The composition of
the works
demonstrates some
imaginative ideas
and purposeful
manipulation of
the elements and
principles of design.
It may show
attempts at
experimentation,
and/or risk taking,
but with limited
success.
Some imaginative
ideas about the use
of the elements and
principles of design
appear to be
emerging. It
shows little attempt
at experimentation
or risk taking, or the
experimentation has
little success.
The work relies
heavily on
unoriginal ideas and
lacks invention or
imaginative use of
the elements and
principles of design.
It shows negligible
experimentation or
risk taking, or the
experimentation is
unsuccessful.
Balance and
Unity of
composition
Creativity
Final Grade_____________________________
Written Assessment Grade________________
50% or less of the
composition was
developed.
Composition lacked
balance and unity.