Name:
Period:
Project: Writing and Illustrating a Greek Myth
FINAL GRADE:
UNIT OF STUDY: Book Illustration (J. Berry, Instructor)
( This lesson plan can be used with English, Social Studies or Psychology,
Digital Art, Commercial Art)
DIRECTIONS: Complete this rubric. Read each objective and evaluate yourself
using the following scale.
0 no attempt
1 minimal attempt
2 needs improvement
3 acceptable/proficient
4 above average
5 outstanding
CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT (10 points)
1. Problem solving. I visualized the Ancient Greek myths I read and listened
to in class, using the art elements to convey ideas and feelings. I considered
the elements of making a Picture as shown in Molly Bang's slides. I used
a computer program such as PageMaker, or Quark Express to write a shortened
version of the tale to correspond with my illustrations which reflect
the writer's mood and events of the myth and the political background,
knowledge of the times in which it was written. I compiled my pages in
a book format as instructed to make a modified accordion book.
0 1 2 3 4 5
TECHNICAL SKILLS (10 points)
2. Tool manipulation. Using color paper and shapes cut with scissors or
torn by hand, I created images of each event in the story.
0 1 2 3 4 5
3. Gluing technique. My shapes were neatly applied to the background support.
0 1 2 3 4 5
4. Craftsmanship. The modified accordion backing is folded evenly and
taped neatly on the backside. The cover and end pages are glued and stacked
neatly.
0 1 2 3 4 5
VISUAL ORGANIZATION (10 points)
5. Use of space. My shapes are balanced on the page or double page and
blank areas are balanced. My title is clearly readable and balanced on
the page with my name as illustrator.
0 1 2 3 4 5
6. Use of color. My words are readable against the background color that
is high contrast and my illustrations compliment the colors of the lettering.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Voice (10 points)
7. My book reflects the writer's mood and the historical and political
background of the story. It is appealing in an emotional way.
0 1 2 3 4 5
STUDIO MANAGEMANT (50 points)
8. Preparations and Care of Materials. I removed all old work from my
shelf. I cleaned and returned all materials, tools, etc. daily according
to classroom procedures. I did not leave items on the table, sink, counter
or floor. I performed my daily job as listed on the weekly job chart.
0 1 2 3 4 5
9. Time Management. Evaluate your time. Did you complete the work on time?
Did you make up time lost due to tardies/absences? Did you help others?
0 1 2 3 4 5
CRITIQUE (Your writing will be graded as a separate assignment) (10 points)
10. Growth. Evaluate your participation in this written partner critique?
Did you offer positive and constructive insights, comments or questions
on your own notebook paper, which your partner is turning in with his/her
rubric?
0 1 2 3 4 5
Answer the following questions about your work. Use complete sentences.
1. Take a good look at your work. What parts do you feel are the strongest
and WHY?
2. Which parts do you feel you could improve on and how could you achieve a satisfactory result?
3. Explain how your emotional or unemotional approach to your subject influenced your visual design.
4. What grade do you feel you deserve and WHY?
Peer Evaluation: _____________________________name of Evaluator
Your partner should write the peer evaluation on a separate piece of notebook
paper. The notebook paper about your work should be turned in with this
evaluation.
The Evaluator should follow these directions. Write three sentences about
the artwork drawn above. Use the criteria listed on the front of this
page. The evaluation should include the use of materials and the way the
art elements were handled; line quality, shapes, space and value. Also
note technical problems. Do not write that the student worked hard and
do not give a grade.
We welcome your comments
and suggestions
The Center for Renaissance & Baroque Studies
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Last updated August 1, 2002.