Each of these behaviors is a quality or "habit of mind" that an artist must cultivate to make meaningful, quality work.
4 - Ideas are original and creative and show personal style or higher level thinking
3- Ideas are original and creative 2-An attempt has been made but original ideas are safe 1- Ideas are unoriginal, copied, or plagiarized |
4 - The work has impact and creates a connection with the viewer
3- The work has a discernible message that is accessible to the viewer 2- An original message is attempted but it becomes lost or confused 1- There is no message or meaning in the artwork |
4- Artist develops new skills and uses them to enhance the meaning of their work
3- Artist develops new skills successfully 2- Artist attempts to develop new skills 1-Artist stays at the same skill level |
4- Artist embraces the potential of risk to take work to the next level
3-Artist selects options where the outcome is unsure 2- Artist takes limited risks where the outcome is somewhat predictable 1- Artist selects familiar options with predictable outcomes |
4- Artist can solve problems independently by evaluating multiple approaches and selecting the most effective.
3- Artist solves problems independently 2- Artist can solve problems with help 1- Artist gives up when confronted with problems |
4 - Artist independently investigates and takes inspiration for art making from current/historical global sources.
3 - Artist investigates with help and takes inspiration for art making from current/historical global sources 2 - Artist shows limited connections to to other artists or cultures 1- Artist understands art in a personal context |
4- Shows leadership skills in group settings
3- Artist actively collaborates 2- Artist collaborates passively 1- Artist works alone |
4- Artist independently and proactively manages time and deadlines
3- Artist uses time in class wisely and uses out of class opportunities once they start to get behind 2- Artist uses most time in class wisely or gets very behind before they use outside of class time 1- Artist does not manage time, tasks, or deadlines |