Rubric:

Below
Average
Average Above Average Excellent Score
Visual Design


60pts
The portfolio
showed little
evidence of any
understanding
of the Elements
and Principles
of Design; no
evidence of
planning
The student did
the assignment
adequately, yet
it show lack of
planning and
little evidence
that an overall
composition was
planned
The portfolio
shows that the
student applied
the Elements and
Principles of
design effectively;
showed an
awareness of
filling the space
adequately
Planned carefully,
showed an
awareness of the
Elements and
Principles of
Design; chose
color scheme
carefully, used
space effectively

Maintenance



20pts
The student
showed no
evidence of
Maintaining
portfolio
The student
attempted to
maintain
portfolio but
was missing
assignments
The student
maintained the
portfolio
adequately.
The student
explored several
choices before
selecting one;
tried unusual
combinations on
several ideas;
demonstrated
understanding
and problem
solving skills

Effort

10pts
The portfolio
was completed
with minimum
effort
The student
finished the
portfolio, but it
could have been
improved;
adequate
interpretation of
the assignment,
but lacking
finish
The student
worked hard and
completed the
project, but with
extra effort it
might have been
outstanding
The project was
continued until it
was as complete
as the student
could make it;
gave effort far
beyond that
required

Craftsmanship


10pts
The student
showed below
average
craftsmanship,
lack of pride in
finished work
The student
showed
craftsmanship;
but not as good
as it could have
been, a bit
careless
Some directions
were not
followed with an
attention to
detail. With a
little more effort,
the work could
have been
outstanding; lacks
the finishing
touches
The portfolio was
beautiful and
patiently done; it
was as good as
hard work can
make it.
Directions were
followed for
specific
techniques
appropriate to the
process of this
particular project