| | Effort / Perseverance | Craftsmanship / Skill / Consistency | Creativity / Inventiveness | Work Habits |
| Advanced | Art project is as complete as the student could make it. | Art project shows outstanding craftsmanship. The project is beautifully and patiently done. It is as good as hard work could make it. | Art project shows original, great idea, never seen before. Student figured out solutions on own. | Student worked in class entire period. Did not need to be reminded to focus on task. Table conversation was focused on art project. |
| Proficient | Art project is complete. Could use some finishing touches. | Art project shows above-average craftsmanship. The project is well done. | Art project shows a good idea that has been used before, but in a new way. Student tried figuring out solutions on own before seeking help. | Student worked in class most of the period. Needed very few reminders to focus on task. Table conversation was focused on art project. |
| Basic | Art project is complete at the most basic level. Could be worked on further. | Art project shows average craftsmanship. The project is adequate. | Art project shows an idea that has been used before. Student sought help before trying to figure out solutions on own. | Student worked in class part of the period. Needed several reminders to focus on task. Table conversation was not focused on art project. |
| In-Progress | Art project is not finished. | Art project shows less developed craftsmanship. The project still needs work. | Art project still needs work – an idea is not shown. Student did not figure out solutions on own. | Student did not work in class. Table conversation was not focused on art project. |