Beauty:
- Are you captivated by this piece of work? Why or why not?
- Are there repeated shapes, patterns, or symmetry? Are they appealing?
- Do the textures complement each other?
- Do the compositions keep the beholder's attention?
- Does it have movement or "flow"?
- Are the proportions/levels correct?
- Is the overall presentation appealing?
- Do you like this? Why?

Skill:
- How does it compare with other works? Does the skill factor match up?
- Is the piece consistently good, or does it have rough patches?
- What is your instinctive guess on the artist's skill?

Intent:
- Is the artist making a statement?
- Is there a theme, a motif?
- Does the art "speak" to you? Or is it unmoving?
- Is it just mindless mumbo jumbo?

Dynamics:
- Is it emotional? Does it evoke feelings? How strong are these feelings?
- How deep is the intent? Does it reference other art? Does it make a statement?
- Is the music a deeper metaphor?

X-Factor:
- Does it explore a new subject? Or does it see an old subject in a new light?
- Does the art jump out at you as unique?
- Does it stand out from the crowd without using gimmicks or distractions?

Grades:
A+: 90-100
A: 85-89
A-: 80-84
B+: 76-79
B: 73-75
B-: 70-72
C+: 67-69
C: 63-66
C-: 60-62
D+: 57-59
D: 53-56
D-: 50-52
F: 0-49