Natural Science Drawing Project Rubric Name:____________________________________________ Submission date _______
Complete student section below, attach to project, and submit for grading
Project # _____ Common Name_________________________ Scientific Name __________________________________________________
Native habitat ________________________________Current range of species____________________________________________________
Foods__________________________Predators __________________________Endangered? ______Why?____________________________
Interesting Fact/s ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hours of drawing from observation of specimen ________ from original photographs _________ from appropriated sources ________
Visual Research
Each project must have a minimum of 3 visual research images attached.
- Artwork by another artist who has drawn, painted, or illustrated the species you have chosen is attached. ___________
(Write name of artist on photocopy. Related species may be substituted if no other artists have illustrated this species)
- Original photographs or scans attached _____________
- Appropriated visual references are attached _____________ sources are cited__________________________________________________
- If Biological Illustration, then proof of proper identification from visual image with scientific name attached _________________________
(source must be cited) OR, Identified with tag from biology collection _______ OR, Identified by Biology Professor________________
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Composition_______ Visual design is Balanced and Unified _______ Visual hierarchy of shapes creates focal point and Emphasis __________
Placement of detailed enlargements or dissections is appropriate _______ Compositional design is too crowded _______ too minimal________
Priniciples of Design: Balance, Harmony, Emphasis, Economy, Rhythm, Repetition, Variety, Unity
Elements of Design: Line, Shape, Form, Space, Value, Color, Texture, Movement / Direction
Accuracy of Observation / Attention to Detail _______
Proportions are correct __________________________________ Details are carefully and correctly observed ____________________________
More details would add visual interest ____________________________ Too many details obscure form and visual clarity___________________
Draftsmanship ___________ Drawing is skillfully rendered ___________ Drawing is visually engaging or aesthetically pleasing _________
Value and Form _______ Use of Lights and Shadows (Chiaroscuro) Shadow planes of light and dark enhance illusion of Form _______
Light source is consistent and obvious _____ Illusion of Form in Space is convincing ____ More value contrast would enhance illusion of Form ____
Value and Color _______ Full value range is used_____ Color is accurate _____ Pigments skillfully applied_____ Color adds visual interest ______ Color detracts ______ Background color enhances overall effect________ Background color detracts _______Color obscures Form _______
Markmaking / Illusion of Texture_______ Line weight varies from thick to thin_______
Markmaking creates illusion of form ______ Illusion of texture is convincing ______ Texture obscures Form ________
Media Application _______
Choice of medium is appropriate for subject _____ Pencil, ink, or paint is carefully applied_____ Drawing is neat and clean_____
Application and Accuracy of Scientific Name and /or Common Name ________
Species is properly identified Yes _____ No _____ Uncertain _____
Type font is appropriate _______ type is too large _______ too small______ too complicated________ hard to read ______
Names are properly placed and centered on the page ______ Names are carefully applied _______ Names are not carefully applied ______
Visual Research _______At least 3 examples are attached Yes _____ No _____ Artist’s example attached: Yes _____ No _____
Visual reference for identification is attached Yes ____No ____Original photo / scan Yes _____No _____Sources are cited Yes_____ No _____
Project Grade __________ A+ = 12, A = 11, A- = 10, B+ = 9, B = 8, B- = 7, C+ = 6, C = 5, C- = 4, D+= 3, D= 2, D- =1, F=0