Ceramics Project Self-Assessment
Name: _________________________ Period: _____
Steampunk-Nevelson Inspired
Mixed Media Assemblage Self-Assessment
Learning
Target
I will construct a strong and creative Steampunk-Nevelson inspired relief assemblage using layering
of found materials that emphasizes repetition and communicates something important to me
Part A:
Steps to
meet
Learning
Target
 Add Hook to back of plate/box
 Paint Plate/Box and Put Name on
Back
 Select and use4+ different materials
 Arrange Items to tell story and/or
communicate something important to
you
 Arrange to create depth (3+ Layers)
 Attach pieces well using caulking, hot
glue and/or tacky glue
 Spray Paint Sculpture with black and
then metallic colors
Part B:
Sketch Your
Finished
Artwork
Part C: Self- Assess Your Artwork Using the Project Rubric
Q = 4C + S
5 (A)
Exceeding
Expectation
4 (B)
Meeting
Expectation
Creativity/
Artful Thinking
Development of Ideas
to suit materials
5 4 3 2 1
Insightful/innovative use of
found materials. Idea was
developed through thoughtful
problem solving.
Artwork shows originality
and insight with materials
from others’ ideas. Makes
good use of found
materials
Composition
Arrangement/
Apply Art Knowledge
5 4 3 2 1
Created an artwork that
clearly reflects understanding
assemblage and relief to create
depth. Repetition strongly
unifies artwork. Negative
space enhances overall
sculpture.
Created an artwork that
reflects understanding
assemblage and relief to
create depth. Repetition
unifies artwork. Negative
space adds interest to
overall sculpture.
3 (C)
Approaching
Expectation
Planned idea is mostly
based on someone else’s
idea. Only small
changes were made to
idea from another
source. Makes use of
found materials
Created an artwork
that reflects some
understanding of
assemblage/relief.
Negative space may be
too empty or is
cluttered
Communication of
Ideas
which are important
to me
5 4 3 2 1
Artwork clearly communicates
a creative concept important to
me
Artwork communicates a
creative concept
important to me
Artwork attempts to
communicates a
concept
Craftsmanship
Completeness,
Care and Attention to
Detail
5 4 3 2 1
Artwork is an exceptionally
well-crafted, neat, detailed
finished sculpture with all
parts well attached. Spray
painted color greatly enhances
overall look
Artwork is an wellcrafted, neat, finished
sculpture with all parts
well attached. Spray
painted color enhances
overall look
Artwork is an finished
sculpture with most
parts well attached and
spray painted
Created an artwork that used
an interesting variety of
materials with3+ layers in 3+
places
Created an artwork that
used 4+ different
materials with3+ layers
in at least one area
Created an artwork
that used 3+ different
materials with2+ layers
in at least one area
Skill
Apply Art Skills
5 4 3 2 1
2 (D)
Below
Expectation
0-1 (F)
Failing
Did not develop own
idea for artwork as it
is completely
random, showing
little or no thought
Did not
complete
or do this
project
Created an artwork
that reflects little
understanding of
assemblage/relief.
Negative space is too
empty or is cluttered
Did not
complete
or do this
project
The artwork seems
undeveloped as it
looks like random
objects attached to
base
Artwork is an
finished sculpture
with some parts well
attached and may or
may not be spray
painted
Created an artwork
that used 2+
different materials
but may not have
used layering
Part D: Overall Grade
think I have earned (Circle One)
A
Exceeded
Expectations
B
Met
Expectations
C
Approached
Expectations
E
Below
Expectations
Did not
complete
or do this
project
Did not
complete
or do this
project
___/25
Score Yourself…
1. Based on the Rubric Criteria I
Did not
complete
or do this
project
F
Failing/
Incomplete
Ceramics Project Self-Assessment
Name: _________________________ Period: _____