| VC5-1: Powerful Image All of the compositions are powerful images. Images evoke emotion and create an atmosphere/mood. Draw the viewer in. Make us look for longer than expected. |
| VC5-1: Composition Strong and innovative compositions. Excellent use of negative space. Composition is varied drawing to drawing. Artist has skillfully used compositional structures, value, cropping and point of view. |
| VC5-1: Volume Smooth transitions between values. No strong outlines used. Close attention to value patterns. Value pattern creates the illusion of volume. Crisp and dissolved edges are used appropriately. |
| VC5-1: Value Range Wide range of value is used. They have achieved deep darks, bright whites and many steps between. Clear distinction between chiaroscuro, tenebrism and high-key value schemes. |
| VC5-1: Surface + Mark-Making The surface of all drawings are rich and layered. Every inch of the composition has been built up. Employs a wide range of mark-making. Evidence of exploration and experimentation with mark-making. |
| VC5-1: Presentation Drawings thoughtfully arranged on page. Borders are square. Edges are clean. High-quality photo documentation accurately represents the drawings. |