Assessment | hoshart

WHAT DOES EXCELLENCE LOOK LIKE IN ART CLASS?

Artists get ideas for their artwork from their personal experiences, resources (books, other artists’ work, etc.) and from art materials.
Artwork shows good effort and planning.
Artwork is complete. All areas and parts are carefully thought out and the artist is satisfied that the artwork is “done.”
All 3-D artwork is built to last – no loose pieces held on by tape, no clay attachments that are not securely scored together.
Artists includes some of the elements of art such as line, color, pattern, texture and shape and some principles of art such as rhythm, contrast and balance.
Artists show respect for materials and tools by cleaning up their workspace before moving to a new center and at the end of class.
Artists shows respect for classmates’ artwork by not touching and by sharing positive comments.
Artists are always productive in class with their own artwork or helping a classmate or teacher or researching ideas for future artworks.

Self-assessment occurs on a regular basis, both informally and with self-reflection writing. Collaborative assessment includes peer coaching, group sharing, curating exhibits and conferencing with the teacher.
Students are coached to work with and through mistakes.
Students reflect on struggles and brainstorm alternate strategies to work through difficulties.
Students are given multiple opportunities to revisit media or techniques that were not successful for them at first.
Students work with peers for problem solving and reflection on process.
Preparation for art exhibits involves writing or dictating artist statements to accompany work.