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Action Figures 
Handbuilding Choice Project
Students will choose a literary character to re-create in clay. They will use basic handbuilding techniques, additive and subtractive sculpture techniques, and textures to create their character.
Rubric Code: Z3XB2C
By herrica55
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Action Figures from Literacy
  Level 1

1 pts

Level 2

2 pts

Level 3

3 pts

Level 4

4 pts

Level 5

5 pts

Elements/Principles

Level 1

The student did not attempt to use the art elements/principles.
The student did not attempt to explain how to apply the elements/principles to their artwork.
Level 2

The student did the minimum or the artwork was never completed.
The student cannot explain how to apply the elements/principles to their artwork.
Level 3

The student did the assignment in a satisfactory manner but lack of planning was evident. The student is vague in their description of how to apply the elements/principles to their artwork.
Level 4

The work shows that the student applied the elements/principles that were discussed in class adequately.
The student is basic in their description of how they used the art elements/principles in their work.
Level 5

The work shows that the student applied the elements/principles that were discussed in class in a complex manner.
The student thoroughly and with great detail explains how they used the art elements/principles in their work.
Creativity/Originality

Level 1

The piece shows little or no evidence of original thought. There are no preliminary thumnails or sketches.
Level 2

The piece shows little evidence of original thought. There are mimimal attempts at preliminary thumnails or sketches.
Level 3

The student's work lacked sincere originality.
There are attempts at thumbnails or sketches but they do not show adequate problem-solving efforts.
Level 4

The student's work demonstrates originality. The student has created several sketches or thumbnails in an effort to work though problem-solving.
Level 5

The student's work demonstrates originality and shows evidence of planning and problem-solving through complex sketches or thumbnails that show the process of thought.
Effort

Level 1

The student did not finish work.
Level 2

The student did not finish work in satisfactory manner.
Level 3

The student finished the project but it lacked finished touches. The project could be improved upon with little effort.
Level 4

The student completed the project in an above average manner, yet more could have been done.
Level 5

The student gave an effort far beyond the requirements of the project.
Skill

Level 1

The student disregarded craftsmanship and did not put forth effort for understanding.
They did not ask for help or responded negatively to help to improve their craftsmanship or understanding.
Level 2

The student showed poor craftsmanship or lacked understanding. They did not ask for help or responded negatively at times to help to improve their craftsmanship or understanding.
Level 3

The student showed average craftsmanship and understanding.
They asked minimal questions and made minimal effort to respond to help from the teacher to improve their craftsmanship and understanding.
Level 4

The student showed average craftsmanship and understanding. The student worked hard to ask questions and respond to help from the teacher to improve their craftsmanship and understanding.
Level 5

The work shows outstanding craftsmanship and was finished with a great deal of care throughout the artistic process. They asked questions and responded to help from the teacher appropriately.
Academic Terms/Vocabulary

Level 1

The student did not attempt to use or learn any of the academic terms or vocabulary.
Level 2

The student made little attempt to use or learn any of the academic terms or vocabulary.
Level 3

The student showed average effort to learn and used the academic trms or vocabulary infrequently.
Level 4

The student worked hard to learn and understand the academic terms/vocabulary and used it as appropriate in class.
Level 5

The student worked hard to learn and understand the academic terms/vocabulary and used them appropriately in class. The student also used past vocabulary/terms properly that were appropriate and showed connetion to the present project.
Responsiveness

Level 1

The student showed negative responses throughout the development of the piece from introduction, demonstrations, studio time, to finish.
Level 2

The student showed negative responses at times throughout the development of the piece.
Level 3

The student showed positive response most of the time during the development of the piece.
Level 4

The student showed positive response all of the time during the development of the piece.
Level 5

The student showed positive response all of the time during the development of the piece and was appropriately helpful to others and/or the teacher during the process.
Cooperation

Level 1

The student does not show willingness to complete assigned tasks and help set up and clean up projects; does not work well with others. Student is often not in seat when the bell rings and/or rushes to finish and stop working early.
Level 2

The student is rarely willing to complete assigned tasks and help set up and clean up projects; sometimes works well with others. Student is sometimes not in seat when bell rings. Student uses minimum amount of studio time.
Level 3

The student is sometimes willing to complete assigned tasks and help set up and clean up projects; works somewhat well with others. Student is in seat when bell rings and uses studio time appropriately with appropriate clean-up time.
Level 4

The student is usually willing to complete assigned tasks and help set up and clean up projects; works well with others. Student is in their seat when the bell rings and utilizes the studio time and clean-up.
Level 5

The student is always willing to complete assigned tasks and help set up and clean up projects. Student always work well with others and utilizes the studio time and clean-up.






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