Organic Color Spectrum Rubric
Criteria
Use of Color
- Are all 12
colors from
color wheel
represented
and in order?
Use of Shape
- Did you fill
the paper with
many organic
shapes?
Watercolor
Technique
- Did you use
the wet into
wet technique
with great
control?
Craftsmanship
Time
Management
Highly Proficient
3
Student applied the
art element of color,
all 12 colors of the
color wheel are
represented. The
colors change
gradually from one
color to the next in
order, clockwise or
counter clockwise.
The space is full of
only organic shapes.
The organic shapes
are freeform and
unique. The organic
shapes are arranged
in an interesting way
or form a larger
organic shape like an
animal.
Application of media
(paint) shows
understanding of
mixing colors. 12
colors are clearly
represented. Shows
control of the wet
into wet technique,
no bleeding, or
running of paint.
The work shows that
the creator took
great care in their
work. Their drawing
and painting are
neat, looks carefully
planned, and
thoughtfully
executed.
Class time was used
wisely. Much time
and effort went into
planning and design
of the artwork.
Student was able to
solve most problems
independently.
Visual progress was
seen every day.
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Student tried to apply Student attempts to Student shows
the art element of
apply the art
little or no
color, most of the 12 element of color,
understanding
colors are
but some of the 12
of color and
represented. Some
colors are missing or how the color
colors are created by are not mixed
wheel works.
gradually changing
properly. Colors
Color mixing is
from one color to the appear out of
incorrect or
next in order.
clockwise or counter not
clockwise order.
attempted.
The space is 3/4 full.
The space is 1/2 full. Student made
Mostly organic
Student shows little little or no
shapes were used.
understanding of
attempt to fill
The organic shapes
the difference
the space with
are arranged in a
between organic
organic
somewhat interesting and geometric
shapes.
way but do not
shapes.
appear to form a
larger shape or scene.
Application of media
shows some
understanding of
mixing colors; not all
12 colors are clearly
represented or does
not show control over
the paint, bleeding or
running is evident.
The work shows that
the creator took
some care, however
work would benefit
from more care and
planning.
Student shows little
understanding of
media and how to
create colors.
Shapes are not
clearly defined
because of lack of
control over paint.
The work does not
appear to have been
done with care. It
appears that
minimal planning
was done.
Craftsmanship
needs a bit of work
or it may be
incomplete.
Class time was
Class time was not
sometimes used
used wisely. Visual
wisely. More planning progress was not
needed. Directions
seen every day.
were sometimes
Student needs to
followed. Student
put more effort into
was not able to solve following directions,
most problems
and the planning
independently
and execution of the
needed reminded to
artwork.
stay on task.
Student has
no control of
watercolor
paint; no
understanding
of color or
shape.
The work
shows no
evidence of
care or
craftsmanship.
Artwork
clearly shows
a lack of time
and no
attention to
detail. Visual
progress was
not seen every
day.
Creativity
Innovative
approaches were
taken to solve this
visual problem. The
student’s personal
artistry is evident,
making the design
original and
authentic.
Some creativity is
evident in details and
background. More
time could have been
used to bring out
student’s style and
artistic voice.
The details and
background do not
show a strong
creative presence.
The student’s style
is not clear or
original. Student
needs to work on
finding their
creative voice.
Missing details
and has an
empty
background.
Work needs to
be finished or
reworked.
Score out of
18 pts