Exam Rubrics

Focusing solely on fine embroidery work depicting floral motifs common in domestic settings.

Integrating unconventional materials like metal into traditional quilting processes.

Weaving tapestries based only upon historic examples without modern contextual elements.

Employing typical sewing techniques to construct customary quilt patterns.

Collage allows for layering diverse elements which can represent complexity within one's identity.

Mixed media collage is a trendy technique that appeals to contemporary viewers' tastes.

This method provides an opportunity for experimenting with new forms without clear intentions.

It demonstrates mastery over various techniques, proving artistic versatility without specific purposeful intent toward identity exploration.

Alignment

Repetition

Contrast

Harmony

Random placement of high-contrast elements

Symmetrical balance around central axis

Isolated color spots breaking sight lines

Leading lines that guide attention

Stick strictly to pencil sketches avoiding exploration in shading or contouring

Use watercolor techniques appropriately in different parts of their painting

Use one brush size for all aspects regardless if it fits the detail needed

Use clay but avoid any smoothing or texturizing techniques that could enhance detail

Intentionally disjointed compositions with erratic brushwork.

Precise geometric shapes arranged in a grid structure.

Repetitive patterns with controlled line work.

Symmetrical layouts with harmonious color palettes.

Balance to ensure symmetry

Unity to maintain consistency

Repetition to create rhythm

Contrast to emphasize differences

Using tried-and-true techniques to ensure each piece is polished and complete.

Focusing exclusively on perfecting one aspect of art-making, such as composition or color theory.

Switching concepts frequently to show versatility across various themes.

Iteratively modifying a technique in response to the evolving conceptual direction of the work.

Line

Value

Texture

Color

Incorporating varied materials and processes that reflect a range of cultural influences.

Selecting only contemporary practices, ignoring historical cultural techniques.

Focusing solely on traditional techniques from the artist's own culture.

Using a single technique repeatedly to produce a cohesive body of work.