iRubric: Wheel Thrown Pottery rubric

The lip is even and perfectly smoothed. and the form is purposeful, balanced and pleasing.The foot is smooth and finished. There is an interesting alteration of the form. Underglazes/Glazes are used properly and not put on too thin or too thick; no chipping or streaking evident. Fingerprints and tool marks are removed from surface of sculpture before it is completed. Three 6” pieces or 5 smaller than 6”

The lip is even and purposely smoothed.
The walls of the pot have a nice form, and are free of most unwanted blemishes and interesting alterations. The foot is trimmed well. Underglazes/Glazes are good some too thin or too thick areas ; a little chipping or streaking evident. Fingerprints and tool marks are mostly removed from surface of sculpture. before it is completed. Two 6” pieces or 3-4 smaller than 6”

The lip is mostly even and has been cleaned up with only a few blemishes on the lip or walls. The form is not purposeful. The foot is poorly trimmed. Underglazes/Glazes are ok mostly too thin or too thick areas ; chipping or streaking evident. Fingerprints and unnecessary tool marks are mostly removed from surface of sculpture before it is completed. One 6” piece or 2-3 smaller than 6”

The lip is uneven and has rough edges. the walls are too thick or uneven. Lip and walls are sloppy. There is no trimmed foot on the pot.Underglazes/Glazes are ok mostly too thin or too thick areas ; chipping or streaking evident. Fingerprints and unnecessary tool marks are not removed from surface of sculpture before it is completed. One unfinished 6” piece or 2 unfinished smaller than 6”

Student is learning new processes and ideas. Student gave undivided attention during the demonstration. Student did ask questions to clear misunderstandings.

Student is learning new processes and ideas. Student paid attention during the demonstration. Student did ask questions to clear misunderstandings.

Student is learning new processes and ideas. Student should pay more attention during the demonstration. Student did ask questions to clear misunderstandings.

Student is unwilling to learn new ideas and processes. Student ignored requests to pay attention while the project was being demonstrated.
Student did not ask any questions to clear any misunderstandings.