This document provides the objectives and grading rubric for an advanced still life drawing assignment. Students are asked to build on skills from a previous assignment by paying close attention to the tonal ranges of each object and the play of light and shadow on organic forms. They should also render translucent bottles and mirrored reflections accurately based on what they see rather than intellectualizing the reflections. The objectives are to successfully represent transparency and reflection, understand local tones and textures of organic forms, and create a balanced and dynamic compositional space. The grading rubric evaluates the concept and design based on composition, use of light logic and values, and rendering of textures and surfaces, as well as the craftsmanship and professionalism of the final piece.

1. Drawing 1 de Beaufort
Advanced Still Life
Assignment:
Building on the skills and techniques you began to develop in the previous still-life
assignment, you will attempt to master the more difficult task of the advanced still life.
Pay close attention to the local tonality of each object (this was not an issue when
everything was painted white), as well as the delicate play of light and shadow across
the organic flower forms. Additionally, attempt to render the translucent bottles, and
mirrored reflection through careful visualization of the tonal ranges they are comprised
of. Do not intellectualize the mirror or glass, but draw what you actually see.
Furthermore, strive to produce a balanced and dynamic compositional space that does
not seem inert or static.
Objectives:
Successful representation of transparency and reflection.
Understanding of local tonality, texture, and organic forms.
Balanced and dynamic compositional thinking.
Overall technical proficiency and a high level of craftsmanship.
Grading Rubric:
CONCEPT/DESIGN (80 pts) : The project is well conceived and displays an understanding
of the assignment. Your composition is successful, you make good use of light logic and value,
you have successfully used foreshortening, and created a believable representation. Your shapes
are symmetrical and proportional, you create various textures and can render fabric as well as
reflective surfaces.
CRAFT/PROFESSIONALISM (20pts): The project is well crafted there are no blemishes,
scratches or scuffs that distract the viewer. You have rendered completely, and it does not
appear to be incomplete.
100 points total