Rubrics are essential with art projects because it lets students know what you expect of them. Art, by nature, is challenging to grade because of it subjectivity; rubrics can solve this for the teacher. This is an example of a standard-based assessment that I have used.

This worksheet was given to students during a group project as a guide to help them gain interest in facial proportions. Students were given a measuring tape and a partner, so they could measure each other's faces and figure out the proportions. After the worksheet was complete, we had a large group discussion. From this discussion, I was able to see if students understood the mathematical proportions to the face.

Students should reflect upon each piece of artwork to give meaning to it. A large class critique is one way to reflect, but sometimes it isn't the best option. Journaling, gallery walks, and self / peer review sheets are all options for student reflection upon learning and meaning. After the completed project, students were partnered up and given sheets to give written feedback to a peer and reflect upon the successes of their own work.