Grading Rubric: Presentations

	Basic	Average	Superior
Content	Does not provide an overview of the artist’s work and relevant biographical facts. Fails to relate artist’s work to the weekly topic.	Provides a clear overview of the artist’s work and relevant biographical facts. Demonstrates a basic understanding of the artist’s relevance to the weekly topic.	Provides a clear overview of the artist’s work, relevant biographical facts (including influences) and the cultural and artistic context in which the artist worked. Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the artist’s relevance to the weekly topic.
Language	Fails to use basic vocabulary accurately.	Uses basic vocabulary and art-historical terms accurately.	Uses a broad variety of art-historical terms and vocabulary to create descriptive and engaging presentation.
Organization	Does not show preparation: student may lose focus or restart. Presentation lacks structure.	Presentation shows structure and organization.	Presentation is fluid and engaging throughout. Presentation is organized, well‐structured and clear..