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Make a Parfleche: Grade 9-12

Assessment Guide

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Theory Criterion
To what extent does the student show that he understands certain concepts of the history of Canadian Aboriginal art?

The student shows a basic under-standing of the history of Canadian Aboriginal art.

The student shows a fairly sophisticated under-standing of the history of Canadian Aboriginal art.

The student shows a very sophisticated under-standing of the history of Canadian Aboriginal art.

Theory Criterion
To what extent does the student demonstrate his understanding (by identification and analysis) of the various design principles (contrast, balance, rhythm, proportion, harmony, movement, unity, variety) and design elements (line, shape, form, texture, colour, space) in planning his artwork?

The student shows that he had a minimal under-standing of the various design principles and elements as he planned his artwork.

The student is effective in showing that he understood the various design principles and elements as he planned his artwork.

The student demonstrates very eloquently that he understood various design principles and elements as he planned his artwork.

Creation Criterion
To what extent has the student used his personal, social and cultural experiences and/or his physical environment as the basis of his visual expression?

The student has made very little use of his personal, social and cultural experiences and/or his physical environment as the basis of his visual expression.

The student has made effective use of his personal, social and cultural experiences and/or his physical environment as the basis of his visual expression.

The student has made exceptionally good use of his personal, social and cultural experiences and/or his physical environment as the basis of his visual expression.

Analysis Criterion
Is the student able to show that he understands the relation between art and identity and/or cultural context?

The student has difficulty expressing his under-standing of the relation between art and identity and/or cultural context.

The student is effective in expressing his under-standing of the relation between art and identity and/or cultural context.

The student expresses in exemplary fashion his under-standing of the relation between art and identity and/or cultural context.

Analysis Criterion
Is the student able to describe his understanding of the use of materials and processes?

The student has difficulty expressing his under-standing of the use of materials and processes.

The student is effective in expressing his under-standing of the use of materials and processes.

The student expresses in exemplary fashion his understanding of the use of materials and processes.

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