2023

Year 8 Humanities: History

Japan Under The Shoguns
Task #04 – Project

Number of marks: 20
Due Date: Term 2, Week 7 (9th June)

INSTRUCTIONS

You have two options for this project:

a. Option 1: Construct a Diorama

b. Option 2: Artwork Folio

However, you only choose one option.

The details of each option are on the following pages.

● Ensure you submit your project to your teacher by the due date.

● Ensure you fulfil each criterion.

● Be aware that plagiarism will result in a zero.

 OPTION 1: Construct a Diorama

Construct a diorama of one of the following aspects of Japanese life:

● A Kabuki theatre,
● a Shinto Shrine,
 ● a traditional Japanese home from the Edo Period.

Ensure that you clearly label important features to highlight the significant aspects of your structure.

Each label should have a brief description of the significance of the feature that you are highlighting.

Remember, you must reference all details used to help with your design and labelling.

Submit the diorama to your teacher.

Assessment criteria Accomplished Good Satisfactory Developing Beginning Not evident

5 4 3 2 1 0
Accuracy of the All the features of the All the features of the Most of the features of The features of the The features are The information is
information diorama and the diorama and the the diorama and the diorama and the labelled correctly confusing.
provided in the labels information provided information on information on information on the however the Essential question is
on the labels are accurate. the labels are labels are information is lacking not addressed.
the labels are Subject accurate. Subject somewhat relevant. accuracy. Subject knowledge
accurate. Subject knowledge is good. knowledge is Subject knowledge Subject knowledge is is not sufficient to
knowledge is evident but not is evident but some emerging. make successful
comprehensive. comprehensive. aspects missing. argument.
Evidence of analysis In the description of In the description of In the description of In the description of Information is related Information is not
and clarity of detail the significance of the the significance of the the significance of the the significance of the to the topic, but project clear and does not
features, excellent features, a good features, some analysis features, few points are needs include description or
analysis is evident. analysis is evident. is evident. provided with no detail to fully detail
Information is Information is clear, Most information is evidence of analysis. support the features of related to the topic.
exceptionally clear, relevant, and detail is clearly presented and Information is not the diorama.
relevant, and extensive provided. relevant. provided in a clear Information is not
detail is provided. manner. provided in a clear
manner.
Quality of the All aspects of the Most of the aspects of One or two objects on Most aspects of the Diorama is put The student did not
design / craftwork diorama reflect an the diorama reflect the diorama are made diorama lack creativity together messily with make or customise the
exceptional degree of student creativity in or customised by the and ideas are typical. no attention and effort diorama.
student creativity in the display. student but the ideas Arrangements on the given to the design of Construction is falling
the display. used are typical rather diorama are somewhat the diorama and no apart. No effort in the
The diorama shows than creative. neat. creativity. design and
The diorama shows great attention to construction with
substantial attention to construction and most The diorama shows The diorama shows Items are loosely pieces loose or falling
construction and things are neatly decent attention to some attention to attached. apart.
everything is neatly attached and secured. construction. Most construction. There appears to be
 attached and secured. items are neatly Some items are not minimum planning on
attached and secured neatly attached or the item placement and
with some loose parts. secured. design of the diorama.
References 5+ resources 4-5 resources 3 resources Less than 3 resources Less than 3 resources No evidence of
are used and all are used. are used. are used with some used resource. references: Could
information is All information is Most attempt to No attempt at Harvard result in an overall
referenced correctly referenced correctly information is use the Harvard Referencing System. mark of zero for
using the Harvard using the Harvard referenced correctly Referencing System. plagiarism.
Referencing System. Referencing System. using the Harvard
References are Referencing System.
flawlessly formatted.

OPTION 2: Artwork Folio

You are to create 3 works of art that are inspired by traditional Japanese arts and crafts.

These can be paintings, drawings, pottery, wooden boxes or any other craft inspired by Japanese culture.

Each piece of art must be put together by yourself and have a short description (up to 100 word) of:
 ● what it is and
● how it was inspired by Japanese art and culture.

Remember! You must reference all details used to help design and create your works.
 Assessment criteria Accomplished
5 4
Accuracy of the All information on all the
information provided artworks are correct and
on the essential detailed to provide a clear
question answer to the essential
question. Subject
knowledge is
comprehensive.
Clarity and detail of The information provided in
information all the descriptions are
exceptionally clear with
extensive detail provided.
Quality and accuracy All artworks in the folio are
of the design / accurately inspired by
craftwork traditional Japanese arts and
crafts. Design is unique,
exceptionally neat and
interesting, making the
reader want to continue
viewing the artwork.
References 5+ resources
are used and all
information is
referenced correctly
using the Harvard
Referencing System.
References are flawlessly
formatted.
Good
Information on all the
artworks are correct and
include some detail to
address the essential
question. Subject
knowledge
is good.
The information provided
in most of the
descriptions are clear with
appropriate detail
provided.
All artworks in the folio
are accurately inspired by
traditional Japanese arts
and crafts. Design is
original, neat and
attractive.
4-5 resources
are used.
All information is
referenced correctly using
the Harvard Referencing
System.
Satisfactory Developing Beginning Not evident
3 2 1 0
Information provided Information on the Information is lacking Information is
on most of the artworks artworks are accuracy when inaccurate.
are correct with minor somewhat relevant addressing the essential Essential question not
errors and lacking some in addressing the questions, though addressed.
detail when addressing essential question. subject knowledge is Subject knowledge
the essential question. Subject knowledge emerging. is not sufficient to
is developing with make successful
some aspects argument.
missing.
The information Information in the Information in the Information is confusing
provided in the descriptions are descriptions of the or irrelevant with no detail
descriptions are slightly clear but artwork are related to provided in the
reasonably clear with lacking some detail the topic but poorly descriptions.
adequate amount of to fully support the expressed.
detail provided. artwork. Artwork folio lacking
significant amount of
detail related to the
topic.
All artworks are Some artwork pieces Some artwork pieces Artworks are not relevant
accurately inspired by are not related to are not related to to traditional Japanese arts
traditional Japanese arts traditional Japanese traditional Japanese arts and craft. Ideas are not
and craft. Design is arts and craft. and craft. Minimal original and not made by
typical rather than Artwork lacking effort put in the design student.
creative, and some attention to of the artwork with no
reasonably neat. detail and creativity originality.
in the
design/craftwork.
3 resources Less than 3 Less than 3 resources No evidence of references:
are used. Most resources are used used resource. Could result in an overall
information is with some attempt to No attempt at Harvard mark of zero for
referenced correctly use the Harvard Referencing System. plagiarism.
using the Harvard Referencing System.
Referencing System.