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Making a Mask: The Art of Expression 
Rubric Code: C47936
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: (none)

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Creative Use of Materials

2
4

The student proved to be able to modify or alter the basic mask form but with poor success.
6

The student successfully modified or altered the mask form as in the nose, eyes, lips, mouth expression, and etc.
8

The student successfully
modified or altered the form and created a unique mask like no other in class.
Originality/Creativity

2

The student failed to create any type of unique characteristics with clay or other decorative materials.
4

The student attempted one or two unique characteristics as expression with eyes and mouth but no other decorative materials. Copied others.
6

The student created a mask using all characteristics from clay leaving the mask unique or used decorative materials to finish the piece. Some copying ok.
8

The student created a unique mask like no other in the class using clay only and or decorative materials.
Craftsmanship/Refinement

2

The student showed no evidence of refining the form. Mask not smoothed. Back Edge of mask and other areas not cleaned up.
4

The student made some progress in cleaning up. Facial area smoothed but the back edge of mask is curved in and out with clay pieces and cuts.
6

The student cleaned up facial area of mask completely. The back edge still needs refinement somewhat.
8

The student totally cleaned facial and back edge of the mask.
Craftsmanship/Firing

2

The student created an air bubble which completely destroyed the whole mask to a million pieces.
4

The student created an air bubble but the mask survived in at least one or more larger pieces.
6

The student created a mask with no air bubbles but some pieces may have fell off due to poor scoring.
8

The student created a mask with no air bubbles and all scored pieces stayed on.
Finish/Painting

2

The student applied the paints with missed areas being evident. White specks. Shows no thought process of applying paints.
4

The student applied the glazes with many less areas being obviously missed. White specks still showing. Some thought of how to apply paints but poorly done.
6

The student shows evidence of having a plan for painting the mask. Lines are defined and cleanly done. Few white specks.
8

The student had a evident plan in painting the mask. Textures and or lines are done with purpose. Overall skill handling is excellent. No white specks.
Finish/Aesthetics

2

The student threw the mask together and is unpleasing to view. No evidence of a thought out design.
4

The student attempted with some design to create a pleasing art form but failed to bring overall expressive features out in mask.
6

The student's mask shows evidence of a thought out design and is pleasing to view or in showing the feeling behind the mask.
8

The student's mask shows excellent use of design and is beautiful to behold or expressive in showing the mood of the mask.





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