AssignmentTitle______________________Student’s Name_______________________

Date Due______________________Pottery Assignment:_________________________

Pottery Assignment Rubric

Please refer to the complete rubric example for explanation of remarks.

Each of the 6 categories is worth a maximum of 5 points. The score will then be converted to the appropriate % of 100.

Assignments may be judged in one or more of the 6 categories. Assignment value will vary depending on this. On all pots, please answer the questions at the bottom in complete sentences.

Elements of Design: Texture, Color, Shape/Form, Value, Space

Principals of Design: Repetition, Balance, Emphasis, Contrast, Unity

Is your pot pleasing according to the elements and principals? Does it suit the category requirement? Was the color choice good for the pot?

5 4 3 2 1

Creativity/Originality

Is your pot your effort? Is in appropriate for the function or non-function of the piece?

5 4 3 2 1

Glazing- On this piece, I used ________________________________(glazes/colorants)

Is the bottom edged nicely? Is the glaze applied evenly? Was care given to the glazing?

5 4 3 2 1

Effort/Perseverance

Did you work from your notebook? Did you rework your idea sketches? Did you try, try and refine? Did you learn from a previous error or success?

5 4 3 2 1

Craftsmanship/Skill/Consistency

Is the pot consistent in thickness? Is there a foot? If there is a handle, does it suit the pot? Was there care in your glaze application? Does your signature show on the bottom of the pot? Does the texture suit the shape or function? Is the decoration appropriate?

5 4 3 2 1

For this category, please write a few sentences below to answer the following questions.

Group Cooperation/Attitude

In some pieces, you may work together, as in your test tile. Did each of you carry the load? For all other pots, answer: What did you learn from this piece? How could the piece have been improved? What did you like best from the piece?

5 4 3 2 1

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