Analysis Clearly explains the whole painting. Ability to describe the theme, meaning, mood, or feeling of the art works and is able to express how the artist means for the work to be interpreted.
Explains the painting but not in its entirety. Does not completely understand one or all the components such as the meaning, theme, mood, or feeling. Has a hard time describing what the artist envisioned for the painting. Struggles with explaining the painting and cannot grasp a clear idea of what the artists interpretation is for the painting. Cannot drawl personal conclusions. Interpretation
Meaning Reasonably explains meaning about what is seen from own perspective based on visual highlights or points in the painting. Can somewhat describe the meaning of the painting in a deeper sense but struggles with the ability to express their thoughts on the painting. Has a hard time seeing past the basic components of the painting. Struggles with seeing anything deeper. Cannot see the meaning. References Cites at least 2 credible sources properly in text and in bibliography. Correctly cites work of art in text and in bibliography. *APA format *No mistakes with references or citation Cites 2 sources but one or both may not be from credible source. Art work might not be cited properly in text or in bibliography. *less than 3 mistakes made with references or citation Does not have the appropriate sources and/or did not cite any sources. *more than 4 errors in citation and/or references *did not follow APA format Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation No errors 1 to 3 errors 4 or more errors Mechanics of paper: Word Count, Title, Header / Footer
* At least 500 words long. *paper must contain a creative title * header with name and page number *499-450 words. * Title is present but may not relate to the painting or may only be the painters name, no creativity. *Header not completed properly but present *449 words or less *Missing creative title *missing header with name page number Evaluation Judgment
Effectively judges at least 2 items or ideas the artist displays in the painting. Noting value, quality, and importance Judges only 1 item or idea in the painting. Did not mention all three points about value, quality, and importance Does not judge any idea or item in the painting. Does not comment on anything of value, the quality, or importance