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Wire Sculpture 
Wire Sculpture
Wire Sculpture grading Rubric. 50 points possibe.
Rubric Code: R249XB3
By rosevash
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Wire Sculpture
  Exceeds Expectations

10 - 9 points

3 pts

Meets Expectations

8 - 7 points

2 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

6 - 0 points

1 pts

Creativity/Visual Interest

Creativity is the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work.
Exceeds Expectations

Sculpture is constructed thoughtfully and demonstrates great imagination. The composition is interesting with intricate details and is visually interesting from ALL sides. The sculpture's height is at least 7". It is unique and if inspiration was taken from another artist (online, etc.), there have been significant changes made to it to make it "your own".
Meets Expectations

Sculpture is constructed with some thought and demonstrates some imagination. The composition is interesting with a few details and is visually interesting from MOST sides. The sculpture's height is between 5" -7". The sculpture is somewhat ordinary and predictable.
Does Not Meet Expectations

The sculpture wasn't finished or ever started. There is little or no evidence of thought and imagination in the piece. It lacks detail and interest. It is less than 5" tall.
Balance

Balance is the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space.
Exceeds Expectations

Sculpture shows excellent balance once attached to a base (block of wood) and can stand on its own. There is also balance seen within the piece - shapes and designs created by wire are repeated and arranged in a way that shows excellent balance within the sculpture.
Meets Expectations

Sculpture balances once attached to a base (block of wood). There is SOME balance seen within the piece - shapes and designs created by wire are repeated and arranged in a way that shows balance within the sculpture.
Does Not Meet Expectations

The sculpture does not balance - even what attached to a base. Visual elements to not show balance.
Form

Volume is the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container, especially when great.

Form is something that is three-dimensional and encloses volume, having length, width, and height, versus shape, which is two-dimensional, or flat
Exceeds Expectations

The sculpture is a FORM: three-dimensional and encloses volume, having length, width, and height, versus shape, which is two-dimensional, or flat of volume and mass. It is composed of wire inside and out to indicate volume. It is NOT flat.
The sculpture's form is bold, dynamic, and interesting from every view.
Meets Expectations

The sculpture is a mostly three-dimensional and includes SOME volume, having length, width, and height. Some areas are flat. It lacks interest when viewed from different angles.
Does Not Meet Expectations

The sculpture does not show volume. It is a basic outline and lacks dimension. There is little visual interest in the piece.
Craftsmanship

Craftsmanship is the QUALITY that comes from creating with passion, care, and attention to detail
Exceeds Expectations

The overall composition is carefully and neatly crafted. It is evident by the details added, that a great deal of planning, time, and effort were put into creating the piece. All wire pieces are attached well. Any sharp pieces are tucked in or filed down. The sculpture is mounted securely on a wooden block that has been fully painted. You name is clearly written on the bottom of the block.
Meets Expectations

The overall composition is somewhat neatly crafted. The details added suggest that not much time was spent planning, and minimal effort went into creating the piece. Most wire pieces are attached wel; some are loose and move around. Some sharp edges are sticking out. The sculpture is mounted securely on a wooden block that has NOT been fully painted. You name is clearly written on the bottom of the block.
Does Not Meet Expectations

The overall composition lacks passion, care and attention to detail. Little or no effort went into creating the piece. Most wire pieces are falling apart and are sharp. The sculpture is NOT mounted securely on a painted wooden block that You name missing from the bottom of the block.
Techniques

Wire sculptors often create a loose outline of the shape they envision, followed by looping, coiling, braiding, weaving, crocheting, and other various techniques to give the sculpture volume and strength.
Exceeds Expectations

Methods used to attach and secure pieces of wire together is done successfully and with precision. Multiple techniques (twisting, spiraling, bending, wrapping, etc.) are combined to create an interesting and unified piece. The overall sculpture is neat with no loose ends sticking out.
Meets Expectations

Methods used to attach and secure pieces of wire together is done adequately. Less than two techniques (twisting, spiraling, bending, wrapping, etc.) are combined to create a basic piece. The overall sculpture appears somewhat neat.
Does Not Meet Expectations

It is unclear if any methods were used to attach and secure pieces of wire together to create a sculpture. The overall sculpture appears messy, disorganized, and rushed.





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