Student Showcase Judging Rubric: Art Exhibitions Judge's Initials: __________

Directions: For each judging category, multiply the weight( 15, 30, 40, or 15) by the rank (low 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 high) and enter the category score at the bottom of the page. Add the
category scores to determine the total score. At the end of the session, confer with your co-judges to determine the winner, and give your results to the Faculty Facilitator.
Rank Artwork Presentation Materials &Technique Concept & Originality Oral Presentation
(weight) 15 30 40 15
Presenter unsettled, uninterested, and
Artwork is un- Evidence of poor craftsmanship Artwork lacks creativity and
unenthused. Inappropriate voice mannerisms
1 framed/mounted. Sculpture or lack of technical original thought. Theme is
and body language. Poor communication
(lowest) artworks are in general poorly understanding. Poor application very weak, trite,
skills. Presentation poor quality and didn't
presented. or use of materials. stereotypical or copied.
enhance exhibit.
Presenter unenthused, monotonous and
Finished project but it lacks
Artwork is poorly relied extensively on notes. Voice
finishing touches or could have Artwork lacks creativity and
framed/mounted. Sculpture mannerisms, body language, and
2 been improved upon with more original thought. Theme is
artworks are freestanding in communication skills sometimes
effort. Below average not fully developed.
an ineffective presentation. inappropriate. Presentation below average
craftsmanship.
quality and slightly enhanced exhibit.
Displayed interest and enthusiasm. Limited
Artist attempted to Artwork shows evidence that
Average craftsmanship and engagement with audience. Occasionally
frame/mount artwork. an idea was tried but it lacks
technical skills with choice of struggled to find words. Generally
Sculpture works are based originality. Average degree
3 materials. The artwork is appropriate voice mannerisms, body
appropriately but the effort of originality; theme is
adequate, but could still be language, and communication skills.
seems out of place with the present with little
improved upon with more care. Presentation fair quality and somewhat
context of the artwork. elaboration.
enhanced exhibit.

The artwork is finished with a Engaged audience. Displayed interest and

Artist framed/mounted the Above average degree of
high level of skill, but lacks a enthusiasm. Good voice mannerisms, body
artwork. Sculpture works are originality throughout.
4 few finishing details or touches. language, and communication skills.
based appropriately. Good Theme is present with some
With a little more effort, the Presentation good quality and enhanced
effort and presentation. elaboration.
work would be outstanding. exhibit.

Artist framed/mounted the Superior degree of

Very engaging. Expressed ideas fluently in
artwork. Sculpture works are originality exhibited
own words. Genuinely interested and
based appropriately. Good The artwork is outstanding and throughout. Very unique
5 enthusiastic. Exceptional voice mannerisms,
effort and presentation. The finished with a great deal of solution; theme has been
(highest) body language, and communication skills.
presentation adds to the care and attention to detail. explored and elaborated on
Presentation exceptional quality and greatly
overall display of the artwork to a high degree. Complex
enhanced exhibit.
and is exceptional. solution.

Title / Student(s) Artwork Presentation Score Materials & Technique Score Concept & Originality Score Oral Presentation Score Total Score