APAH & Studio Art Intaglio Printmaking 
Name:____________________________________________________________________________
Below is the rubric for the Intaglio Printmaking project.
Review the exceeds expectations column (grade A column) to see project objectives.
Exceeds
Expectations
(A )
Hand drawn or computer printed
image was successfully transferred
to the zinc plate. Burin was
Engraving &
thoughtfully used to incise marks
Image Transfer
and create a wide range of details
and values within the image.
Student successfully followed lab
safety procedures and etching
Etching the procedures to create a deep etch
Plate onto the zinc plate. Image design is
clear after etching and plate was
cleaned after the etch.
Printing methods and directions
were followed to create an excellent
Printing the printed example of the engraving.
Plate Print is centered on the page.
Printing press was used correctly to
complete the printing process.
Careful application of art media is
very apparent within the final print.
Artwork is not messy or incomplete
Craftsmanship and has excellent details and values.
Attention to use of tool is apparent
with appropriate lines and mark
making.
Meets
Expectations
(B-C)
Hand drawn or computer printed
image was transferred to the zinc
plate with minor issues. Burin was
used to incise marks and create some
details and values within the image.
More values or details could be added
to the engraving.
Etching and lab safety procedures
needed to be followed more closely.
Etching process was not as successful
as it could have been if the directions
were followed. The image design is
good but plate needs to be cleaned.
Printing methods and directions were
followed to create a good printed
example of the engraving. Print is
almost centered on the page. Printing
press was used correctly to complete
the printing process.
Careful application of art media with
very few unfinished or messy details.
There are a few areas that could be
more filled in or complete but overall
a good job. Attention to use of tool is
noticeable in 50-89% of the artwork.
​Total Points out of ___________/100
Below
Expectations
(D-F)
Image was not prepared in advance
to transfer to the zinc plate. Little or
no thought was put into the details
or marks applied to the image. This
part of the process was not
successful.
Etching procedures were not
followed and lab safety was an issue.
Etching process was not successful
or not completed.
Printing methods and directions
were not followed. Print is not
centered on the page or was not
completed.
Art media appears messy or rushed
and is carelessly applied to the
artwork. Media application looks
incomplete. Attention to line and use
of the tool is not apparent in more
than 50% of the artwork.