Grading Rubric for 3-d Abstract Ceramic Sculpture
Criteria
2-d to 3-d
*Thumbnail sketches
used for initial
sculpture concept
*Sketch is clear and
communicates concept
*Concept has
interesting formal
dynamics.
Development of
Forms
*Sculpture has a
consistent rhythmic
movement within its
forms.
*The balance and
dynamics of the
proportions create a
unified expression.
Craftsmanship
*Sculpture is well
constructed with walls
of a consistent
thickness.
*Sculpture has a
consistent surface
tension or fractal
pattern that enhances
its expression.
by Jo Fassnacht
Unsatisfactory (0-69)
Emerging (70-79)
Proficient (80-89)
Advanced (90-100)
*Very weak or no
thumbnail sketches used
to plan sculpture.
* Forms are not clear and
sketches do not
communicate concept.
*Concept has little or no
formal interest.
*composition incomplete
*Weak thumbnail sketches
used to plan sculpture.
*Forms are discernable but
communicate concept
poorly or shapes have little
or no relationship to a 3-d
concept.
*Concept has weak formal
interest. Forms are
inconsistent and have no
focused expression.
*Thumbnail sketches not fully
resolved before choosing a
final concept.
*Forms are somewhat clear
but have confusing
characteristics,
*Composition shows potential
for development but lacks
focus and does not take into
account the nature of the
sculptural medium.
*Thumbnail sketches show a
clear developmental process for
the sculptural concept.
* Forms are clearly represented
with shaded sketches.
(Consistent point of view and light
source)
*Interesting concept: Formal
qualities of sculptural concept
show a focused direction, much
potential for development and is
appropriate for the sculptural
medium..
*Little evidence rhythm
movement within the
sculptural forms.
*Proportions are poorly
defined so sculpture lacks
expression.
*Sculpture is incomplete
*Some evidence of
development of rhythmic
movement within sculptural
forms in an inconsistent
way.
*Some attention to balance
and proportion but not
developed enough to have
a clear expression.
*Sculptural forms are
developed but have
inconsistencies that are left
unresolved.
* Expression is evident but
unfocused. (Due to conflicting
formal concepts or lack of
attention to balance and
dynamics.)
*Sculptural forms are highly
developed and they have
dynamic, rhythmic movement
throughout.
*Proportional relationships
between the parts of the sculpture
are clearly defined giving a
unified expression.
*Sculpture is poorly
constructed with weak
walls of inconsistent
thickness or excessively
thick walls.
*Little evidence of effort
to achieve a consistent
surface.
*Sculpture is incomplete.
*Sculpture walls are too
thick or too thin giving it
either a heavy or fragile
quality inconsistent with its
expression.
*Surface of sculpture has
major flaws, or many
inconsistencies that detract
in a significant way form its
expression.
*Sculpture walls have a few
inconsistent areas but are
mostly of an appropriate
thickness.
*Surface of sculpture has a
few inconsistencies but
mostly enhances its
expression. (See explanation
under advanced.)
*Sculptures walls are a consistent
(but not excessive) thickness
giving it sufficient strength.
* Surface of sculpture is
consistent, is interesting, and
enhances its expression.
(Graceful flowing forms might
have a smooth surface with high
surface tension; a more energetic
sculpture might have a rough,
fractal surface.)