Social Commentary and Global Connections in the Visual Arts

Beginning
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Developing
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Qualified
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Exemplary
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Score

Has created a series of several unique artworks.

Only one or two artworks have been completed.

Has created a series of several artworks, yet artworks lack creativity.
Or
Has created only a couple of artworks that are unique and creative.

Has created a series of several artworks, some of which are unique and creative.
Or
Has created a series of a few artworks, all of which are unique and creative.

Has created a series of several artworks, all of which are unique and creative.

Series of artworks implement a discernable message of social commentary.

There seems to be an attempt to include social commentary, but it is not very clear.

The student artist’s intended message of social commentary is clear in a couple of the works created.

The student artist’s intended message of social commentary is clear in most works created.

The student artist’s intended message of social commentary is clear in all works created.

Has created a replica image of an important artwork with social commentary.

Artwork is of less than acceptable quality.  Replication or adaptation of image does not succeed.

Replica Artwork is of acceptable quality. Image has been replicated somewhat accurately, or has been adapted with good intent.

Replica Artwork is of good quality. Image has been replicated relatively accurately, or has been adapted with good intent.

Replica Artwork is of very high quality. Image has been replicated accurately, or has been adapted intelligently.

Has developed, and is able to articulate, a deeper understanding of the concept of social commentary.

Student’s artworks and written responses demonstratea partial understanding of the concept of social commentary, or the student significantly struggles to articulate understanding.

Student’s artworks and written responses demonstratemore of a surface level of understanding of the concept of social commentary. (Perhaps with sparks of indication of deeper understanding).

Student’s artworks and written responses seem to demonstrate a deeper level of understanding of the concept of social commentary, although it may not be articulated clearly.

Student’s artworks and written responses clearly demonstrate a deeper level of understanding of the concept of social commentary and its relation to Visual Arts.