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Sculptures in the Style of Alberto Giacometti: Mythological 
Sculptures in the Style of Alberto Giacometti: Mythological
The student will: 1. select, research, and write a description of a mythological figure 2. create sketches of several possible designs that illustrate the characteristics of their figure 3. select the design that best communicates the characteristics of the figure 4. create an armature using newspaper and wire attached to a cardboard base 5. cover the armature with plaster gauze 6. file the surface to smooth and/or add plaster to create the desired surface 7. assess the success of the sculpture using the defined criteria 8. write an artist statement/label that includes a description of the mythological character and an explanation of the sculpture design
Rubric Code: K49BA7
By Tashema
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Exceptional

1 pts

Proficient

2 pts

Basic

3 pts

Emerging

(N/A)

Subject

Exceptional

Mythological character is identified and defined through an exceptional written description.
Proficient

Mythological character is identified and defined through a thorough written description.
Basic

Mythological character is identified and defined through an adequate written description.
Emerging

Mythological character is identified but lacks an adequate written description.
Planning

Exceptional

At least 2 possible sculpture designs are illustrated through sketches showing at least 3 views of each.
Proficient

At least 2 possible sculpture designs are illustrated through sketches showing 1 or 2 views of each.
Basic

At least 2 possible sculpture designs are illustrated through sketches 1 view of each.
Emerging

Either 1 or 2 possible sculpture designs are illustrated through only 1 sketch of each
Armature

Exceptional

Newspaper and wire were used effectively with minimal tape to create a strong armature that is consistent with the design sketches.
Proficient

Newspaper and wire were used successfully, but more tape than necessary was used to create a strong armature that is consistent with the design sketches OR the armature deviates some from the design sketches.
Basic

Newspaper and wire were used successfully, but more tape than necessary was used to create a strong armature that is consistent with the design sketches OR the armature deviates some from the design sketches.
Emerging

The armature was created with difficulty and deviates significantly from the design sketches.
Plaster Gauze Application

Exceptional

Plaster gauze was appropriately cut to cover selected areas efficiently. The application of gauze creates a strong, stable finished sculpture.
Proficient

Plaster gauze was successfully used to cover selected areas efficiently. The application of gauze creates a strong, stable finished sculpture.
Basic

Plaster gauze was used with some difficulty to cover selected areas efficiently. The application of gauze creates a strong OR stable finished sculpture.
Emerging

The student had difficulty using the gauze to cover the armature, and the sculpture lacks strength and stability.
Finishing/Surface Quality

Exceptional

The surface of the completed sculpture is free of structural cracks, crumbling plaster, or ragged gauze edges.
Proficient

The surface of the completed sculpture is mostly free of structural cracks, crumbling plaster, or ragged gauze edges.
Basic

The surface of the completed sculpture has multiple structural cracks, crumbling plaster, or ragged gauze edges.
Emerging

The surface of the completed sculpture has many structural cracks, crumbling plaster, and ragged gauze edges.
Creativity/ Originality

Exceptional

The student created a creative and unique interpretation of the selected mythological figure. Unique and creative solutions were employed.
Proficient

The sculpture demonstrates the student’s creative interpretation of the selected mythological character. Creative solutions were employed.
Basic

The sculpture design is expected and/or predictable. There is limited evidence of the student’s perspective or unique solutions.
Emerging

The sculpture design is consistent with the designs of others. The student did not seek unique solutions.



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