What Makes a Good Visual Journal

Assessment examples and feedback for students.?

...draw on every page.

...attempt various drawing techniques that were used in class.

...consider and experiment with layout.

...title every page.

...use a dark pen or marker for lettering/handwriting.

...utilise colour.

...experiment with fonts and lettering and often mix and match them.

...will gather found objects and use them as layers or build   them into the composition....experiment and merge techniques and mediums on some pages....attempt to match text and drawing in most cases....show how the artist attempted to improve....reflect on experiences....add decorative techniques to enhance the appearance of the page.

A successful journal will...

...only do simple drawings in their book.

...resort to an elementary style of drawing, usually only with side profiles of objects....use only pencil....only use normal handwriting....rely only on photography....simply recount or summarise events to fill space....worry too much about what to draw. (Putting the time and effort in to draw well will show to the viewer)

An unsuccessful journal will...

What level would you give the students on the

rubric (TSC) and why?

Where were the students successful/unsuccessful?

View the following journal page examples.

(photo purposefully blurred for online presentation

purposes)

recycled papers used

drawingcollage

exploring with fonts and lettering

Several techniques used. Orientation of elements also

experimented with and page appears

well balanced.

Interesting layout and composition created

with layering also included.

Excellent layout and composition createdwith planned colour

choice, lettering, paper and line drawing. Is

additional text required?

Good attempt at drawing with text alongside. Further

experimental lettering could have been used for titling etc. Marker could

also have been used over the painting.

Interesting drawing technique even though some

elements are out of perspective. Further work could be done

with decorative lettering in the title. Found paper objects

could also have been included such

as ticket stubs bringing it to a higher level.

Some interesting elements but further text and decorative techniques could be added.

More careful colouring, outlining

and decorative lettering required.

Not enough drawing or decorative

techniques included.

Some basic drawing attempts made, but the lack of colour and lettering really

stand out.

There is limited layout, lettering,

drawing skill, composition and

decorative techniques.

There is very limited layout, drawing skill, composition, decorative

techniques and text.

•drawings•collage•recycled papers•colour •decorative elements•text etc.

Remember,Visual Journals have:

Take the time to do good work and it

will show.

Apply the techniques learnt in class.

Good Luck!

*for educational purposes*Frank Curkovic