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.

 

  1. 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)

  1. Original photographs or scans attached _____________
  2. Appropriated visual references are attached _____________   sources are cited__________________________________________________
  3. 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________________

 

———————————————————To be completed by Professor ————————————————————————————

 

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