Before beginning to create masks students were asked many questions about the purpose of their mask and what cultural connection it would have. They discussed how they should be graded and with guidance from Mrs. Goldman came up with the following Rubric:

Dimensions of Performance	Below Standard Score: 1-2	Accomplished Score: 3-4	ExcellentScore: 5
Content concepts to learn	cannot identify shape, color, symmetry, balance, unity	Identifies some elements and principles of art that apply to project	Easily identifies elements and principles of art that apply to project
Craftsmanship skillful use of materials	Sloppy, rough edges No detail in paint application	Good form that is smooth. Paint application has detail	Crisp form as if carved from wood and sanded. Paint is applied in detail
Connections historical or cultural awareness	Little or no cultural connection in final product	Independently decides on cultural connection,writes a legend explaining a phenomenon of mask	Independently decides on cultural connection, researches information for web page, copies a mask gif, submits disk
Critical Thinking ability to evaluate and critique artwork	Unable to explain purpose of mask, unable to use "C" words to evaluate other masks	Can evaluate another mask using words from the elements and principles chart	Can evaluate another mask using words from the elements and principles chart. Can make a cultural ID
Creativity inventive new ideas personal expression	Same ideas as others, uses commercial ideas, copies existing mask on handout	Creates an original mask, uses new knowledge and skills with links to a cultural heritage	Independently creates an original mask, uses new knowledge and skills with sophistication and cultural significance
Commitment performing to best of ability, shows progress	Needs help from teacher consistently. Does not take risks, does not make good use of class time	Easily understands directions and key concepts, usually works independently.	Easily understands directions and key concepts. Helps others, works independently
Completion finished in a timely way makes good use of time	No purpose for mask No writing about mask, not finished on time	Completes project on time	Independently completes project on time

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