Student Name:          

Assignment: Altered Books

Circle the number in pencil that best shows how well you feel that you completed that criterion for the assignment.

Excellent

Good

Average

Needs Improvement

Score

Criteria 1 – Preparation-
A list of possible themes in sketchbook
A collection of possible items to use is continually added to
Actively listened to introduction and explanation
Handouts are placed in student folder

10 - 9

8 - 7

6 – 5 – 4

3 - 2 - 1

Criteria 2 – Process-
Handout is referred to for instruction and clarification
Requirements are adhered to and checked off as completed
Demonstrations are actively listened to without distraction
The theme is thoughtful and obvious throughout the entire book

10 - 9

8 - 7

6 – 5 – 4

3 - 2 - 1

Criteria 3 – Presentation-
The shapes are very neatly cut out or torn everywhere and the gluing is very neat, and all the edges are down
There is nothing “questionable”
Neat, clean & complete

10 - 9

8 - 7

6 – 5 – 4

3 - 2 - 1

Criteria 4 – Effort-
Took time to develop idea & complete project? (Didn’t rush.) Good use of class time?
Proper cleanup procedures

10 - 9

8 - 7

6 – 5 – 4

3 - 2 - 1

Criteria 5 – Craftsmanship –
Skillful use of the art tools & media?
Use of different techniques both in isolation and combination with others
The book is extremely well crafted in all sections and there are no areas of distraction
When you look at this image it appears complete (there is nothing else you could add or take away to make it better)

10 - 9

8 - 7

6 – 5 – 4

3 - 2 - 1

Criteria 6- Response-
Participation in class discussion/critique
Written response is thoughtfully and thoroughly completed and typed.  See below.

10 - 9

8 - 7

6 – 5 – 4

3 - 2 - 1

Criteria 7 – Artist Statement
Preliminary writing assignments thoughtfully and thoroughly completed
Rough Draft turned in on time
Final Draft turned in with Altered Book
Final Artist Statement completely, eloquently, and thoughtfully addresses each of the questions and gives insight to your final work

10 - 9

8 - 7

6 – 5 – 4

3 - 2 - 1

Criteria 8- Creativity
Pages, ideas, effort, honest risk-taking over and above the minimum requirements of this project.
Really getting into the project with thoughtfulness and dedication
Projecting your own “voice”
Going the extra mile
Demonstrating a desire to do more than one’s best

10 - 9

8 - 7

6 – 5 – 4

3 - 2 - 1

Total: 80

(possible points)

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