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Decorative Free Choice Project

Students will create a decorative free Choice project. Use of the hand building methods (pinch, coil, slab, wheel) should be evident. Does not need to be functional.

Rubric Code: MX9A5AC

By nrobbins

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Subject: Arts and Design

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

Decorative
	Not Proficient 0 - 11 (N/A)	Needs Work 12 - 13 (N/A)	Proficient 14 - 17 (N/A)	Advanced 18 - 20 (N/A)
Creativity Does it stand out? Original idea or spin on an old idea?	Not Proficient No evidence of researching ideas done. No sketch done.The artwork lacks evidence of personal expression. Appears rushed.	Needs Work Little evidence of research done. Incomplete sketch.The artwork demonstrates little personal expression and problem solving skills. Missing visual elements to make it original.	Proficient Some research done. Sketch was completed.The artwork demonstrates an average amount of personal expression. Some unique elements are evident.	Advanced The design shows high use of research and planning.The artwork demonstrates original personal expression and outstanding problem solving skills.
Craftmanship Does it appear complete and well finished?	Not Proficient Overall construction has many flaws such as cracks, warping, dents, visible seams, clay is too thick or too thin, rough edges. No attempt to make the pieces the same in size or form.	Needs Work Overall construction has visible flaws and student made little attempt to correct issues. Poor execution in construction.	Proficient Construction is sound and functional without obvious flaws, edges are smooth, and parts are neatly trimmed.	Advanced Outstanding construction No apparent flaws. Student has great knowledge of the clay and is a problem solver. Piece appears clean and complete in all areas.
Glaze/Underglaze Did they use the glaze element to make the piece stand out?	Not Proficient Glaze covering is uneven and there are areas with no glaze. Glaze choice random and didn't use minimum of four colors.	Needs Work Glaze covering is uneven but covers the vessel. Little thought towards glaze colors. Didn't use minimum of four colors.	Proficient Glaze covering is even and covers the vessel. Some thought towards glaze colors. Met the requirement of four colors.	Advanced Glaze covering is even and vessel is creatively finished. Glaze choices well thought out. Used four or more colors.
Effort Use of class time and attitude toward project.	Not Proficient The student put forth no effort in class or the project was not completed; class time was not used well.	Needs Work The student put forth some effort to finish the project but still lacking in time devoted to project.	Proficient The student put forth the effort required to finish the project; used class time adequately.	Advanced The student put forth extraordinary effort to complete the project well as possible; used class time extremely well.