Canvas Panel or paper- 14"x18" or larger
Pencil and eraser
Paints- your choice
To demonstrate mastery of various painting techniques covered during the course.
To express individual artistic vision and creativity through a self-directed project.
To critically engage with your own creative process, reflecting on your growth and learning throughout the year.
Theme and Inspiration: You may choose any subject matter that inspires you. However, your painting must incorporate at least two different techniques we have studied this year (e.g., watercolor, oil brushwork, impasto, glazing, etc.). Your choice of techniques should be deliberate, enhancing the thematic and emotional depth of your work.
Size and Materials: Minimum size of the canvas or paper should be 14"x18" inches. You may use any painting materials (e.g., acrylics, watercolors, oils) and tools provided by the school or that you wish to bring from home.
Day 1: Planning and Sketching. Draft your concept and layout, and finalize your choice of techniques and materials.
Day 2-4: Execution. Work on your painting, applying the techniques chosen to best express your artistic vision.
Day 5: Final Touches and Presentation. Complete any final details and prepare your work and process journal for presentation.
Creativity and Originality (30%): Innovation in theme, composition, and use of color.
Technique and Skill (40%): Proficiency and integration of the painting techniques chosen.
Conceptual Understanding (30%): How well your painting reflects an understanding of the artistic processes and techniques studied.
Final artworks must be submitted by the end of the last class of exam week.
Ensure your name, date, and class period are clearly marked on the back of your canvas.
Total Points Available: 100
Grading Scale: Letter grades are assigned based on the percentage achieved.
Feedback: Constructive comments will be provided for each criterion, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
Criteria: Creativity and Originality
Excellent (90-100%): Demonstrates exceptional creativity and originality in theme and execution. Composition is engaging and uses color in an innovative way.
Good (80-89%): Shows good creativity and originality. Composition is well-thought-out with effective use of color.
Satisfactory (70-79%): Some creativity is evident, but the work may lack originality or compelling composition.
Needs Improvement (Below 70%): Limited creativity or originality. The work is cliché or lacks thoughtful composition.
Criteria: Technique and Skill
Excellent (90-100%): Mastery in the application of multiple painting techniques. Techniques are used effectively to enhance the artwork.
Good (80-89%): Strong application of techniques, though minor errors may be present. Techniques generally enhance the artwork.
Satisfactory (70-79%): Adequate use of techniques; however, the application may be uneven or not fully realized.
Needs Improvement (Below 70%): Poor application of techniques. The techniques do not contribute effectively to the artwork.
Criteria: Conceptual Understanding
Excellent (90-100%): Demonstrates a deep understanding of the artistic processes and techniques. The artwork clearly reflects this understanding.
Good (80-89%): Good understanding of the processes and techniques, with some depth in their application.
Satisfactory (70-79%): Basic understanding shown, but the connection between technique and expression is weak.
Needs Improvement (Below 70%): Limited understanding of the artistic processes and techniques. The artwork lacks clarity in its intent.
Criteria: Presentation
Excellent (90-100%): Artwork is exceptionally presented, with attention to detail in final touches. All required elements (name, date, class) are correctly included.
Good (80-89%): Presentation is neat and meets all requirements, with only minor issues in details.
Satisfactory (70-79%): Presentation meets basic requirements but lacks some finishing touches or minor details are missing.
Needs Improvement (Below 70%): Presentation is poor or unfinished, and/or missing required elements.