Advanced Ceramics

Name:
Finally, Its Graduation Time!
Block:
4 forms: 1/2, 1, 2 and 4 Lbs. Clay
a. sketch out four ideas for the profiles on the back of this score sheet.
b. wheel-thrown method.
c. develop the form based on achieving a dynamic profile.
d. make the forms as light as possible given their size.
Score
4

Project
Criteria
Form Profile

Signature

The artist
signed their
first and last
name on the
foot.

The artist signed

all pieces with
their initials

The artist signed

some of the work
with their name.

The artist signed

some of their
work with their
initials.

Size to weight
ratio of each
piece

The forms feel

solid and slightly
heavy given
their size but
overall a
Solid set of three
clay forms.

One of the pieces

is obviously heavy
given its general
size.

Two of the forms

are very heavy in
relation to their
size. They
surprise the
individual who
picks them up.

Pieces

The forms
feel very light
in relation to
their size.
Makes the
forms
pleasing to
hold.
There are four
pieces in the
set.

There are three

pieces in the set.

There are two

pieces in the set.

There is one vase

for this project
assignment.

Sketch idea

The artist
displayed
complete
thought in
developing a
series of more
than three
ideas in the
end selecting
one of the
drawing for a
starting point
on the project.

The artist
displayed three
sketch ideas for
the starting point
of their work.

The artist did a

quick sketch of
two differing
forms.

The artist created

one idea and
began work.

40 Points Possible

The forms
display a
dynamic
profile.

The forms
display a slightly
dynamic profile.
(some curvature)

The forms display

a straight cylinder
sort of profile.

The forms
appearance is
heavy or clunky.