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1	RUBRIC ASSESSMENT FOR THE VISUAL ARTS IN ALIGNMENT WITH NYS STANDARDS	STANDARD 1 Creating, Performing and Participating in the Arts	STANDARD 2 Knowing and Using Art Materials and Resources	STANDARD 3 Responding to and Analyzing Works of Art	STANDARD 4 Understanding the Cultural Contributions of the Arts
2	4 DISTINGUISHED Your child has exceeded the required expectations.	* comes to class fully prepared to participate * is actively engaged in the process of creating art * completes the process of creating art beyond expectations	* exceeds in knowledge and use of materials available for creating art * always demonstrates appropriate use and handling of art materials and resources *completed work demonstrates excellent craftsmanship	* responds to and analyzes artwork in an advanced manner *receives constructive criticism as an opportunity for continued improvement which strives for excellence * is always respectful of others' and their work	*exceeds in understanding the cultural forces which shape the direction of artistic communication *exceptional comprehension of how art shapes the diverse cultures of past and present *displays a genuine appreciation for the arts
3	3 PROFICIENT Your child is meeting the required expectation.	* comes to class prepared * is engaged in the process of creating art * created art meets the required expectations	* is knowledgeable in materials available for use in creating art * frequently demonstrates appropriate use of art materials and resources *completed work demonstrates good craftsmanship	*responds to and analyzes artwork in an appropriate manner *responds favorably to constructive criticism as an opportunity to meet required expectations *exhibits appropriate behavior with others' and their work	*demonstrates an understanding of the cultural forces; which shape the direction of artistic communication * comprehends how art shapes the diverse cultures of past and present *displays an appreciation for the arts
4	2 DEVELOPING Your child is progressing to meet the required expectation.	* comes to class somewhat prepared * is somewhat engaged in the activity of creating art * considers the process of creating art and is progressing toward the desired outcome	*is somewhat knowledgeable in materials available for use in the creating of art *sometimes demonstrates appropriate use and handling of art materials and resources *art work is completed with a minimally acceptable amount of craftsmanship	*responds to and analyzes artwork in a somewhat appropriate manner *receives constructive criticism as an opportunity for continued growth and progress *is developing appropriate skills for the consideration of others' and their work	*demonstrates some understanding of the cultural forces; which shape the direction of artistic communication * understands somewhat how art shapes the diverse cultures of past and present *displays some appreciation for the arts
5	1 AWARENESS Your child has awareness, but has not yet demonstrated the required expectation.	* does not come to class prepared * is not engaged In the activity * is aware of the process but work remains incomplete	*is aware of knowledge and use of materials available for creating art * does not demonstrate appropriate use and handling of art materials and resources *art work is completed with poor craftsmanship	*responds to and analyzes art in an inappropriate manner *does not receive constructive criticism as a opportunity for growth *does not have appropriate consideration for the feelings of others' or their work	*effort displays misunderstanding of the cultural forces which shape the direction of artistic communication *misunderstands how art shapes the diverse cultures of the past and present *displays an attitude which lacks in understanding of the arts
6	X	SKILL IS NOT EVALUATED AT THIS TIME