Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Period:_____________

Independent Graphic Design Project

Exceeds Meets Approaching Points

Designer creates a piece of work

on Photoshop that has a clear
intention/message/story present ____ /3 pts.

Designer uses Rules of Visual

Hierarchy to direct the viewer’s
attention around the piece. ____ /6 pts.

Designer uses Principles &

Elements of Art such as:
Movement, line, shape, color, ____ / 5 pts.
and balance in her/his work.
Artist Statement includes the
following:

1. What is the
theme/intention/story behind
your work? Explain.
____ /16 pts.
2. What inspired you to address
this theme/message/story?
Explain.
3. How did you incorporate
Movement, line, shape, color and
balance in your work? Explain.

4. What do you want people to

learn through your piece?
Explain.

7. How is this piece different

from anything you have worked
on this year? Explain.

5. What were some successes

with this piece? Explain.

6. What were some challenges

with this piece? Explain.

Graphic Design piece, and artist

statement are posted on the
website before the deadline. ____ / 2pts.

Total Points: _______/32 points