Ceramics 1 SLAB BOXES STUDENT NAME__________________________________
CATEGORY Stiff slab construction
Low Performance
15+ Points Slab technique is not mastered. Skill appears sloppy and inconsistent
At or Below Average
17+ Points Slab technique mastery is attempted but major problems exist in technique
At or Above Average
20+ Points Slab technique mastery is evident. Minor flaws exist.
Exemplary Performance
23+ Points Slab technique is mastered. Execution in slab construction is flawless.
Earned Points
Glaze
15+ Points Glazing is uneven and spotty. Project may be left unglazed. Very little attention is paid to the process
17+ Points Glazing is evident. Uneven application and poor workmanship are evident.
20+ Points Glazing is even in 23+ Points Glazing is even application. Some minor glazing and consistently applied. flaws may still exist. No glazing flaws exist. Glaze appears to be expertly applied.
General Craftsmanship/Work Process
15+ Points Student made little or no effort to create the box form. No resources, notes or sketches were developed.
17+ Points Student made some attempt to create the box project. Significant craftsmanship problems exist. Little effort has been applied. Notes, sketches and resources were developed but could be more thorough. 17+ Points Box project has some surface design. Design is very limited in sophistication. Design sense is very basic. Use of Elements and Principles does not meet the minimal requirements (2). Design needs additional attention.
20+ Points Student work displays good craftsmanship and has exhibited nice detail in the work. Minor craftsmanship problems exist. Notes, sketches and resources are well developed.
23+ Points Student work is very neatly formed and craftsmanship is excellent. There are no imperfections in execution and thoughtful details are abundant. Notes, sketches and resources are exceptional and detailed.
Design Choices: Use of Elements and Principles
15+ Points Box project has no surface design. Student has disregarded this aspect of the assignment. Incomplete
20+ Points Box project has quality surface design. Student has utilized appropriate minimal requirement/number of design elements. Principles are utilized to organize the design elements. Additions to the form are nicely done (handle and feet) but may be somewhat common in their design. Design is proficient.
23+ Points Box project has high quality surface design. Student has used Elements and Principles in a sophisticated manner. Work is above and beyond project requirements. Additions (handle and feet) are superior and unique in their design.
