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Calder - Mobile 
Calder Wire Sculpture - Mobile
Students will create a kinetic sculpture using wire, hoops, string, and foam core, utilizing design and balance in their composition.
Rubric Code: FX2A3XX
By ldaughtry
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Level 1

5 pts

Level 2

10 pts

Level 3

15 pts

Level 4

20 pts

YOUR SCORE

(N/A)

Skill; Cutting/ manipulation
20 pts

Creating shapes with foam core with careful consideration and skill.<BR>
~The Sculpture was balanced.
Level 1

*The student did not try to sculpt the foam core on their own.
*The student did not ask for help.
*The Sculpture does not balance.
Level 2

*The students attempted to construct but didn't problem solve or use time wisely.
*The student seldomly asked for help.
*Balance was attempted but poor.
Level 3

*The students stayed on task.
*The student asked for help when finding something difficult, but kept trying.
*Balance was achieved .
Level 4

*The mobile looks completed, pieces sculpted, neat and smooth.
*The balance of the mobile is superior and floats/moves freely.
*The student asked for help and responded well to suggestions.
YOUR SCORE
Design Choice
20 pts

Abstract, biomorphic, or geometric?
THEME is unified
Level 1

*The students chose the most basic design theme possible and put no effort or creativity into their mobile. The students did not put thought or effort into the mobile creation.
Level 2

*The student chose the design theme, which is apparent, but attempted it it without any added effort.
Level 3

*The student chose the design theme and it was well executed with good craftsmanship and unifying design. In some ways, design could've been more unified or complete-looking.
Level 4

*The students chose a more advanced design theme and put excellent effort and skill into achieving it. Unified in all areas. Tints and shades of color palette is apparent.
YOUR SCORE
Creativity/ Originality
20 pts

Took time to plan out the mobile<BR>
including a sketch

Each team member took time to sketch and created/contributed to the whole
Level 1

*The piece shows little or no evidence of original thought.
*There are no preliminary thumbnails or sketches. Students did not work together well.
Level 2

*The piece shows little evidence of original thought.
*There are minimal attempts at preliminary thumbnails or sketches.
Level 3

*The student's work lacked sincere originality.
*There are thumbnail sketches but they do not show adequate problem solving efforts, few variations of ideas are shown.
Level 4

*The student's work demonstrates originality.
*The student has created several sketches or thumbnails in an effort to work through problem solving and develop different ideas.
YOUR SCORE
Craftsmanship
20 pts

Craftsmanship of the mobile pieces.
Level 1

*paid no attention to the subject matter and the craftsmanship was shabby. Color scheme not evident.
Edges are rough, unfinished, not sanded or smooth.
Level 2

*Mobile pieces were barely considered and craftsmanship was not a priority. Poorly painted, not enough tints and shades were used.
Level 3

*The sculpture showed evidence of attention to detail in the pieces and the craftsmanship. Color scheme and tints and shades used.
Level 4

*The mobile pieces are well constructed and have excellent craftsmanship. Colors unified, tints and shades smooth and uniform.
YOUR SCORE
Cooperation
20 pts

Helpful to your class and listening to instruction.
Assisted team mates!
Make any notes here about issues at your table.
Level 1

*Student does not show a willingness to complete assigned tasks and help set up and clean up projects.
*Does not work well with others.
*The student is often not using time wisely when the bell rings and/ or rushes to finish.
Level 2

*The student is sometimes willing to complete assigned tasks and help set up and clean up projects.
*Sometimes works well with others.
*Student is sometimes out of their seat when the bell rings.<BR>
*Uses minimum amount of time.
Level 3

*The student is usually willing to complete assigned tasks and help set up and clean up projects.
*Students will work with others.
*Student is in seat when class starts and uses studio time appropriately.
Level 4

*The student is always willing to complete assigned tasks and help set up and clean up projects.
*The student works well with others.
*Student is in their seat when the bell rings and utilizes the studio time and clean up time.
YOUR SCORE



Keywords:
  • Wire, Sculpture, Mobile, Alexander Calder


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