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Level 3

Level 4

Element of Design

Student incorporates the elements of shape and space with limited effectiveness

Student incorporates the elements of shape and space with some effectiveness

Student incorporates the elements of shape and space with considerable effectiveness

Student incorporates the elements of shape and space with a high degree of effectiveness.

Thinking

Planning/rough draft process

Student incorporates limited effectiveness

Student demonstrates some preplanning; shows evidence of some reworking

Student demonstrates considerable preplanning, may show evidence of reworking

Student demonstrates thorough preplanning; may show evidence of reworking

Application

Student connects prior knowledge, making it their own: next step e.g. straight line design-differing shapes/use of color.

Student creates in incomplete and limited ways; uses tools & materials correctly with assistance

Student creates in incomplete ways; uses tools  & materials correctly with some assistance

Student creates in complete ways; uses tools & materials with considerable effectiveness; attempts to extend ideas

Student creates in complete ways; uses tools & materials with high degree of effectiveness; extends ideas

Communication

Critical Analysis- Defense of piece in terms of use of elements and application.

Student communicates with limited clarity and precision, defense of use of elements and choice of application

Student communicates with some clarity and precision, defense of use of elements and choice of application

Student communicates with considerable clarity and precision, defense of use of elements and choice of application

Student communicates with high degree of clarity and precision, defense of use of elements and choice of application

Knowledge

Use of tools & Materials

Shows limited understanding of concepts taught regarding technique, use of tools & materials

Shows some understanding of concepts taught regarding technique, use of tools & materials

Shows considerable understanding of concepts taught regarding technique, use of tools & materials

Shows a high degree of understanding of concepts taught regarding technique, use of tools & materials