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Teapots; Slab construction Ceramics 
Teapots; Slab construction Ceramics
The student will: 1. Select, research, and write a description of one of Steve Hansen's teapots 2. Create sketches of several possible designs that illustrate the characteristics of Steve Hansen's teapots 3. Select the design/imagery that best communicates the characteristics of Steve Hansen's teapots 4. Create a teapot with inspiration from Steve Hansen 5. Sketch the imagery to be used on the teapot within sketchbook 6. Paint the surface of the teapot to achieve a metal finish look 7. Assess the success of the the teapot using the defined criteria 8. Write an artist statement/label that includes a description of the teapot and an explanation of the sculpture design
Rubric Code: SX32A5W
By smorais
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Best

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Average

3 pts

Weak

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

National Standard

(N/A)

Structure/Functionality
40 pts

Students will focus on slab construction and the smoothness of the final product. Students must create a functional teapot.
Best

Slab construction is proficient with no cracks or visible seals. Teapot is functional.
Good

Slab construction is exceptional with little cracks and the teapot is functional .
Average

Slab construction is used and teapot is functional.
Weak

Slab construction is used but teapot lacks functionality.
Poor

Slab construction was not used alone and the teapot is not functional.
National Standard

NA-VA.9-12.1
Students conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate an understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques, and processes they use
Planning
20 pts

Students are required to complete several sketches through the process of constructing a functional teapot. Each sketch will be added to the grading scale of the project.
Best

At least 2 possible teapot designs are illustrated through sketches showing 1 or 2 views of each.
Good

At least 2 possible teapots designs are illustrated through sketches showing at least 3 views of each.
Average

At least 2 possible teapot designs are illustrated through sketches 1 view of each.
Weak

Either 1 or 2 possible teapot designs are illustrated through only 1 sketch of each.
Poor

No sketch of teapot turned in to the teacher.
National Standard

NA-VA-.9-12.2
Students create multiple solutions to specific visual arts problems that demonstrate competence in producing effective relationships between structural choices and artistic functions
Finishing/Surface Quality
30 pts

Students are required to make a teapot that looks metal through slab construction and treating the surface with acrylic paints.
Best

The surface of the completed teapot is free of structural cracks, crumbling, or ragged edges. The paint is applied to look like metal. The imagery is neat and all appropriate lines are smooth with no smudges.
Good

The surface of the completed teapot is mostly free of structural cracks, crumbling, or ragged edges.The paint is applied and resembles metal. The imagery is neat and all appropriate lines are smooth with no smudges.
Average

The surface of the completed teapot has multiple structural cracks, crumbling, or ragged edges.The paint is applied but does not look metallic. The imagery is neat and appropriate lines have few smudges .
Weak

The surface of the completed teapot has many structural cracks, crumbling, and ragged edges.The teapot does not look metallic. The imagery is messy and unclear and lines are smudged and rough.
Poor

The surface of the completed teapot has significant structural cracks, crumbling, and ragged edges.The teapot does not look metallic. There is very little imagery. The imagery is messy and unclear and lines are smudged and rough.
National Standard
Essay
5 pts

Students are to complete a very short essay/artist statement about their final teapot and process.
Best

Essay completed with descriptive detail and complete sentences, correct spelling and free of grammatical errors.
Good

Essay completed with more detail than required and complete sentences and correct spelling. Two or three grammatical errors.
Average

Essay completed with minimal required detail. With one or two spelling errors, or grammatical errors.
Weak

Essay late with minimal required information.
Poor

Essay late with minimal required information. With a few spelling and grammatical errors and incomplete sentences.
National Standard

NA-VA.9-12.3
Students reflect on how artworks differ visually, spatially, temporally, and functionally, and describe how these are related to history and culture
Completion on time
5 pts

Best

Teapot was complete and turned in on time with all proper paperwork completed and neat.
Good

Teapot was complete and turned in on time with some paper work turned in late.
Average

Teapot was complete and turned in 1 day late with paper work incomplete.
Weak

Teapot was complete and turned in 2 days late with paper work incomplete.
Poor

Teapot was turned in incomplete with paper work incomplete.
National Standard



Keywords:
  • teapot, Steve Hansen, slab construction



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