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Nature Inspired Wire Sculpture 
Wire Sculpture (soda can optional)
Students will create a sculpture using wire that is inspired by something in nature. Incorporation of clay and additional aluminum sheets was optional.
Rubric Code: CX72WB8
By erinne_wolfe
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Wire Sculpture
  Level 1

1 pts

Level 2

2 pts

Level 3

3 pts

Level 4

4 pts

Level 5

5 pts

Skill; Wire manipulation

~Sculpting the contour and volume of the figure in correctly.
Level 1

*There was no attempt to give the wire a 3-D quality.
*Wire pieces are not joined correctly.
Level 2

*There was an attempt to sculpt the wire but there are many pieces of loose wire or 3 or more pieces are attached incorrectly.
*There is a lack of 3-D qualities.
Level 3

*There was attempt to sculpt the wire but there are some loose pieces and 1-2 areas are attached incorrectly.
*There is some representation of 3-D qualities.
Level 4

*The wire is sculpted into a 3-D representation.
*There are some loose pieces of wire but it is all joined together correctly.
Level 5

*The wire is excellently sculpted into a 3-D representation.
*There are no loose pieces of wire and it has all been joined together very well.
Nature Inspiration

~Planning and design of the sculpture is based on something found in nature, not man made.
Level 1

*The sculpture does not reflect items found in nature.
Level 2

*The sculpture is meant to represent items found in nature but it is not immediately evident.
Level 3

*The sculpture represents items found in nature but there are 1-2 inaccuracies.
Level 4

*The sculpture represents items found in nature but without detail.
Level 5

*The sculpture accurately represents objects found in nature with detail.
Attention to Proportion

~Considering proportion to the figure.
Level 1

*Proportion was not considered.
Level 2

*Proportion was considered for the drawings, but was not followed through in the sculpture.
Level 3

*Consideration to proportion is visible, but not always accurate.
Level 4

*Proportions are pretty accurate, but may not have been followed through completely.
Level 5

*The proportions are outstanding
Attention to Detail

~Student put in a effort to create a nice finished piece.
Level 1

*Student does not show a willingness to complete assigned tasks with pride or effort in the final piece. There were no added details.
Level 2

*Student does not show a willingness to complete assigned tasks with pride or effort in the final piece. There were few added details but they did not make the sculpture more interesting.
Level 3

Student shows a willingness to complete assigned tasks with pride or effort in the final piece. There were 1-2 added details
Level 4

Student shows a willingness to complete assigned tasks with pride or effort in the final piece. There were 3 or more added.
Level 5

Extra time and an attention to detail is evident in the sculpture. Student shows a willingness to complete assigned tasks with pride or effort in the final piece.
Effort and Cooperation

~Took time to complete the task. Helpful to class and listening to instruction.
Level 1

*The student did not finish the work. Student does not show a willingness to complete assigned tasks and help set up and clean up projects. Student does not work in their assigned seat.
Level 2

*The student did not finish the work in a satisfactory manner. The student is rarely willing to complete assigned tasks and help set up and clean up projects. Student does not work in their assigned seat.
Level 3

*The student finished the project but it lacked finished touches. The project could be improved upon with little effort. The student is sometimes willing to complete assigned tasks and help set up and clean up projects. Student does not work in their assigned seat.
Level 4

*The student completed the project in an above average manner, yet more could have been done. The student is sometimes willing to complete assigned tasks and help set up and clean up projects. Student does not work in their assigned seat.
Level 5

*The student gave an effort far beyond the requirements of the project. The student is always willing to complete assigned tasks and help set up and clean up projects. Student does work in their assigned seat.



Keywords:
  • Sculpture, Wire, Alexander Calder


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