Student needs development on coloring. Shows unclear or non accurate knowledge of practical coloring. There is no degrade & shading that leads no color interaction with light/volume/shadow. Colors do not match with the theme/topic or artistic purpose.

Student approaches expectations on coloring. Coloring appears to be evolving in shading and degrade for interaction of colors/volume of shapes/ light and shadow. Coloring shows to be evolving on the dominance of uniformity and stability. Still working on how to apply colors purposeful in relation to the theme/topic.

Student meets expectations of coloring. There is evident use of shading & degrade for interaction of colors/volume of shapes/ light and shadow. Coloring shows dominance of uniformity and stability. Colors are chosen in relation to the theme/topic or artistic purpose.

Student exceeds expectations on exceptional coloring skill. Use of media exceeds expectations. Great evidence of advanced usage of media in relation to shading, degrade, volume, color, value, textures. Impeccable use in relation the artist's purpose or topic.