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Subtractive Sculptures

Students will learn about subtractive versus additive sculptures and carve a sculpture from floral foam in the spirit of Henry Moore

Rubric Code: N2473C2

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Subject: Arts and Design

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Subtractive Sculptures
	Approaching expectations No Key Elements are adequately developed 10 pts	Meets expectations Satisfactory degree of competence 15 pts	Exceeds expectation High degree of competence 20 pts
Figure: Abstract/Realistic	Approaching expectations Piece has been carved only interesting on 1 side	Meets expectations Piece is a satisfactorily pleasing construction when viewed from two sides. Seems to have a front and back versus 4 sides	Exceeds expectation Piece is a unified, aesthetically pleasing construction when viewed from ALL angles
Construction & Detail	Approaching expectations Model is loose, messy and unbalanced in a way that demonstrates limited degree of care in construction and no attention to detail is not free standing	Meets expectations Model is secure, and balanced in a way that demonstrates control of media used. Piece shows a satisfactory degree of care in construction and shows adequate attention to detail freestanding or has a base	Exceeds expectation Model is strong, neat and balanced in a way that demonstrates control of media used. Piece shows a high degree of care in construction and shows very good attention to detail. Base is unique or sculpture is freestanding with interesting connection points.
Materials	Approaching expectations Student wasted materials or used them inappropriately refused to wear a mask or take proper safety instructions	Meets expectations Student made good use of materials	Exceeds expectation Student used materials thoughtfully and carefully or in an innovative way
Time and Directions	Approaching expectations Student did not use time allotted wisely Student did not follow directions when carving foam and did not attempt to carve into sculpture as instructed. did not create an opening/ hole	Meets expectations Student made good use of time, but wasted time by not being on task or by cleaning up early. Student followed most directions when using foam and carving into sculpture. attempted to create an opening	Exceeds expectation Student was always on task and used the time allotted to their best ability. Student followed all directions when using foam and when carving into the sculpture there are more then one openings/ holes with in sculpture
Paint / Color	Approaching expectations sculpture is not painted carefully, foam is still showing through	Meets expectations sculpture is painted carefully with good craftsmanship.	Exceeds expectation sculpture shows strong attention to craftsmanship, painting style, technique is carefully thought out. color adds to overall piece.

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Subtractive

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