AP Aligned Rubrics

Wisconsin essential standards AP Skills rubric

	no evidence	Beginning	Emerging	Proficient	Advanced
AA1 Cr.11 planning & experimentation aligned with AP skill 1: inquiry & investigation	Work is not complete and/or does not show the process from specified instructions or there is no evidence.	The artwork does not fulfil the task. Steps were not followed. No evidence of careful planning and experimentation.	The artwork is lacking the proper planning. Student did not follow all steps of the process and did not demonstrate effort and attention to details.	Student followed the process, did accurate planning, experimented with Elements and Principles of Art. Artwork demonstrates effort and attention to details.	Artwork demonstrates a careful planning. Work represents an advanced use of given elements and principles of design. Student displayed an outstanding effort in regards to application and understanding of the content. Artwork shows individual style, careful planning, multiple revisions and attention to details.
AA1 Cr.12 skills aligned with AP skill 2: practice & experimentation	Work is not complete and/or does not show the process from specified instructions or there is no evidence.	Student somewhat followed the process. Some steps are skipped or incomplete. Work requires major improvement.	Student mostly followed the process. Work shows some skills and basic/partial understanding of the process.	Student followed the process exactly as the instructions specified. Work shows proper use of skills and techniques.	Student followed the process exactly as the instructions specified and, in addition, the piece exhibits evidence of creative experimentation beyond the required task. Craftsmanship and attention to details are flawless.
AA2 Pr.10 aesthetics & communication aligned with AP skill 3: communication & reflection	The artwork does not comply with the task and instructions, there is no personal involvement in the process or there is no evidence.	The artwork communicates little effort and personal emotional involvement in the process.	Student tried using elements and principles of art to solve the aesthetic task. Some areas need improvement.	Student used elements and principles of art properly and conveyed a clear message. Artwork shows individuality and effort. The artwork displays a clear meaning and style of the assignment. Artwork communicates specific art style or other requirements. The message is clearly communicated.	Student went above and beyond in the use of Art Elements and Principles to convey a clear message, showed understanding of the task, and solved the task in the most creative way. Artwork shows individuality and emotion involvement.

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Emerging

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AA1 Cr.11
planning & experimentation

aligned with
AP skill 1:

inquiry & investigation

Work is not complete and/or does not show the process from specified instructions or there is no evidence.

The artwork does not fulfil the task. Steps were not followed. No evidence of careful planning and experimentation.

The artwork is lacking the proper planning. Student did not follow all steps of the process and did not demonstrate effort and attention to details.

Student followed the process, did accurate planning, experimented with Elements and Principles of Art. Artwork demonstrates effort and attention to details.

Artwork demonstrates a careful planning. Work represents an advanced use of given elements and principles of design. Student displayed an outstanding effort in regards to application and understanding of the content. Artwork shows individual style, careful planning, multiple revisions and attention to details.

AA1 Cr.12
skills

aligned with
AP skill 2:

practice & experimentation

Work is not complete and/or does not show the process from specified instructions or there is no evidence.

Student somewhat followed the process. Some steps are skipped or incomplete. Work requires major improvement.

Student mostly followed the process. Work shows some skills and basic/partial understanding of the process.

Student followed the process exactly as the instructions specified. Work shows proper use of skills and techniques.

Student followed the process exactly as the instructions specified and, in addition, the piece exhibits evidence of creative experimentation beyond the required task. Craftsmanship and attention to details are flawless.

AA2 Pr.10
aesthetics & communication

aligned with
AP skill 3:

communication & reflection

The artwork does not comply with the task and instructions, there is no personal involvement in the process or there is no evidence.

The artwork communicates little effort and personal emotional involvement in the process.

Student tried using elements and principles of art to solve the aesthetic task. Some areas need improvement.

Student used elements and principles of art properly and conveyed a clear message. Artwork shows individuality and effort. The artwork displays a clear meaning and style of the assignment. Artwork communicates specific art style or other requirements. The message is clearly communicated.

Student went above and beyond in the use of Art Elements and Principles to convey a clear message, showed understanding of the task, and solved the task in the most creative way. Artwork shows individuality and emotion involvement.