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Exemplar Models are used to encourage students to demonstrate characteristics of rigorous work within each instructional Unit. Whether it is an exemplar model from a Famous Artist, art movement and/or culture, students have something to look at, refer to and compare their work with. Examples include historical and current masterpieces such as Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Ted Harrison, Claes Oldenburg, Mesopotamia pottery, M.C.Escher, Georgie O'Keefe, Kehinde Wiley, just to name a few. I try to include a variety of examples that reflect the funds of knowledge in the class; Male, Female, Caucasian, African-American, European, Native American, Asian, etc.
posters in the room, examples shown on projector - video
I also show examples of exemplar student work either from photographs or saved examples. I think this is important because it helps students set "realistic" goals, challenges most students and also sets the bar high for competitive students.
student examples displayed
We also have a "Craftsmanship Rubric" displayed in the classroom for students to refer to when they are asking "Is this good?". I ask if they have checked the rubric and maybe a better question would be "How can I improve my artwork?". The craftsmanship rubric shows four different media and the application of a level 1-4.
craftsmanship rubric
