Rubric
Competency Progression Rubric Competency-first rubric
Category
Learning Goal
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Critical Thinking
Artistic Exploration and Curiosity - Students will demonstrate the ability to explore and express curiosity about design principles through hands-on activities, showing an understanding of visual communication's importance.
  • I can engage with a hands-on activity to explore design principles, showing curiosity by asking questions and making connections to how these principles impact visual communication
  • I can engage in activities that help me discover new design principles and describe how these principles help me see my surroundings differently through art
  • I can actively engage in hands-on activities that help me explore the principles of design, demonstrating my curiosity and understanding of visual communication by identifying and describing key elements such as typography, composition, and color schemes in real-world examples
  • I can actively engage in hands-on activities that allow me to explore and experiment with design principles, demonstrating a deep curiosity and understanding of how visual communication can effectively convey ideas
Research Skills
Research and Analysis of Design Principles - Students will investigate and analyze real-world examples of typography, composition, and color schemes, demonstrating an understanding of their impact on audiences.
  • I can identify and describe specific examples of typography, composition, and color schemes from real-world designs, explaining how each element influences the audience's perception and engagement
  • I can explore and analyze different examples of typography, composition, and color schemes from real-world designs and explain how these elements influence the way people perceive the message
  • I can analyze various design examples and explain how typography, composition, and color schemes influence audience perception, using evidence from my research to support my ideas
  • I can thoroughly analyze real-world examples of design by identifying and explaining how typography, composition, and color schemes effectively communicate with audiences, using specific evidence from my research to support my conclusions
Creativity and Innovation
Creative Presentation Development - Students will create a visually engaging Canva presentation that effectively illustrates design principles, making informed design choices based on research.
  • I can begin to identify and describe basic design principles by exploring examples in my surroundings, and I am open to trying new ideas and materials in my artmaking process, even if I need guidance to fully understand their impact
  • I can create a Canva presentation that includes design principles with clear examples, applying what I learned from my research to make informed choices in typography, composition, and color schemes, and I can explain how these choices enhance the overall message of my presentation
  • I can thoughtfully incorporate a variety of design principles such as typography, composition, and color schemes into my Canva presentation to effectively communicate my ideas, and I can explain how each element contributes to the overall impact of the presentation on the audience
  • I can thoughtfully integrate typography, composition, and color schemes into my Canva presentation, clearly demonstrating my understanding of each design principle
  • I effectively use feedback to refine my presentation, ensuring it is visually engaging and educational for my peers
Communication and Collaboration
Feedback Incorporation and Iteration - Students will incorporate peer and teacher feedback to revise their presentations, demonstrating the ability to refine and improve their work for greater effectiveness and visual appeal.
  • I can thoughtfully review the feedback I receive from my classmates and teacher, and use it to make specific improvements to my presentation, enhancing its clarity and visual appeal
  • I can thoughtfully incorporate feedback from peers and teachers into my presentation, making specific changes to enhance its clarity and visual appeal while explaining how these improvements strengthen my message
  • I can thoughtfully incorporate feedback from my classmates and teachers into my presentation by making specific changes that enhance its visual appeal and effectiveness in communicating design principles
  • I can thoughtfully incorporate feedback from my peers and teacher to enhance my presentation, making sure it clearly communicates the design principles with improved visual appeal and effectiveness
Self-Reflection and Expression
Reflection and Skill Articulation - Students will articulate their learning journey and skills development in understanding design principles and self-expression through a reflective presentation to peers and teachers.
  • I can thoughtfully reflect on my learning journey by describing how I explored design principles, sharing the skills I developed, and expressing how my understanding of art and design has grown through creating and presenting my work
  • I can describe how my understanding of design principles has evolved by sharing specific examples from my presentation and reflecting on how feedback helped me improve my work
  • I can confidently present my learning journey and clearly articulate how I applied design principles to create a visually engaging presentation, showcasing my ability to creatively express ideas and effectively communicate with my peers
  • I can confidently share my completed presentation with peers and teachers, clearly reflecting on how I applied each design principle, the creative choices I made, and how my skills in design and self-expression have developed throughout the project