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Art Paper Mache Letters

Paper Mache Letters

Students construct a 3D letter from cardboard, cover with paper mache' and collage, paint, or draw to personalize.

Rubric Code: Q2W5W66

By Staceynichols19

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Subject: Arts and Design

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

Paper Mache Letter 70 %
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Creativity Personal approach to topic	Excellent Entirely original design, no element is an exact copy of designs seen elsewhere. Finished work clearly expresses individual student.	Good Most of the paper mache letter elements are unique, but looks a bit predictable. Some aspects of individuality seen.	Fair Few aspects of the paper mache letter are unique, but several elements are plain or ordinary. Individuality is starting to be lost-generic.	Poor No evidence of original design was put into the paper mache letter. The letter looks ordinary, the individuality of the student can not be seen.
Decorate Personal narrative through pictorial representation	Excellent The paper mache letter is detailed: areas easily viewed and identifiable. The pictorial elements solidify the story of the artist. All background is covered and layered.	Good Most of the paper mache letter is detailed, pictorial elements indicated are easily viewed and identifiable from personal elements added.	Fair Some of the paper mache letter is detailed, some areas are identifiable but have little to no personal element.	Poor Little of the paper mache letter is detailed. The items have a no personal element added and/or lack a narrative.
Craftsmanship planning and construction of artwork	Excellent The paper mache letter shows that the creator took great pride in his/her work. The design and construction look carefully planned. The item is neat (free of unwanted bumps, drips, marks, and tears).	Good The paper mache letter shows that the creator took pride in his/her work. The design and construction look planned. The item has a few flaws (unwanted bumps, drips, marks, tears).	Fair The design and construction were planned. The item has several flaws (unwanted bumps, drips, marks, tears, bubbles), that detract from the overall look. Some spots lack cover.	Poor The paper mache letter looks thrown together at the last minute. It appears that little design or planning was done.
Mastery of Media Proper technique is exhibited, enabling control of medium	Excellent Much time and effort went into the planning and design of the paper mache letter. There is evidence of thought put in outside of the classroom. Placement and layers of paper mache and applique create balance and interest.	Good Student could have put in more time and planning, work outside the class room may have been useful. There is evidence of layering and purposeful assemblage.	Fair Student was on task most of the time and planning was attempted. However, application of paper mache needs more layering for full coverage. The appliques may have curled edging or are uneven.	Poor Little planning resulted in a lack of overlay through the paper mache. Large areas are not overlapped and /or excessively thin. Applique is random, with poor adhesion.
Critical Thinking methodology used to solve a given problem	Excellent Student experimented with ideas and techniques until satisfied with the results: original and innovative	Good Student applied previous knowledge, but lacked new approach. End result was above average and somewhat innovative.	Fair Student showed limited, but acceptable experimentation. While the limited application showed problem solving skills, innovation was not at the forefront.	Poor Student showed little problem solving skills, referring to others for ideas and input.

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