Self Portrait
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Date : ___________________ Title of Work: ___________________
 
Criteria
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Color choices in the background are harmonious using cool colors only. Colors in the foreground are vibrant standing out against the background.
The background stands out more than the foreground. Colors in the self portrait are not vibrant or applied with care.
Background colors demonstrate some understanding of Van Gogh's style. Colors in the self portrait could be brighter and do not draw the eye more than the background.
Background colors demonstrate an strong understanding of Van Gogh's style using cool colors Colors in the self portrait draw the viewer's eye but are not vibrant.
Background colors demonstrate a strong understanding of Van Gogh's style using cool colors Colors used in the self portrait draw the viewer's eye to the portrait and are saturated.
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Lines in the background mimic the swirling brushstrokes of Van Gogh using cool colors
Lines in the background do not mimic Van Gogh's brushstrokes. Large blocks of color or significant portions of straight lines are present.
Lines in the background are beginning to mimic Van Gogh's swirling brushstrokes but areas of straight lines or blocks of color are present in some areas.
Lines in the background mimic show a good understanding of Van Gogh's brushstrokes, and are beginning to capture his swirling wavy style.
Lines used in the background demonstrate a strong understanding of Van Gogh's brushstrokes and are painted in a swirling fluid manner.
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Use of grid is evident throughout piece in accuracy and correct proportions.
No evidence of using a grid to draw the self portrait. Proportions are incorrect and accuracy needs improvement.
Grid has been used to draw the self portrait but proportions and accuracy both require more attention to detail.
Self portrait has clearly been drawn using the grid. Most of the proportions are correct and accuracy is very good.
Self portrait has clearly been drawn using the grid. Drawing has correct proportions and a high degree of accuracy.
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Self portrait is a good likeness to the student.
Self portrait does not resemble the student.
Self portrait is beginning to resemble the student.
Self portrait bears a strong resemblance to the student.
Self portrait clearly looks like the student.
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Overall appearance is neat well spaced and harmonious with all elements forming a whole work.
Artwork is not neat, the various elements of the piece have not been attached with care.
The various elements of the piece have been spaced out well, but are not neat or have not been attached with care.
The various elements of the artwork are spaced well, and fairly neat, creating a harmonious art piece.
Artwork is neat, the various elements have been attached with care and attention to spacing so that it creates a harmonious art piece.
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