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Altered Books

Submitted by: Judi Morgan, St. George School, Spokane WA.
UNIT: Mixed Media
Lesson: Altered Books
Grade Level: Middle School (through high school

q 2 3

Goal: To transform a discarded book into a creative art work of art that encompasses a theme and utilizes a variety of media and techniques.

Possible Media:

Altered books media

1 2 3

Altered books elements

Assessment - Rubric:

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 3Presentation-
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 4Effort-
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 5Craftsmanship
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)

Grade:

 

 

 

 

 


1 2

Written Response

1. What were some of the experiments you attempted? Why did you decide on this particular design?

2. After looking at the other images, choose one or two that you think are particularly outstanding. Explain what you think makes them work well.

3. If you were to do this project again, would you do anything differently? If so, what?

4. What have you learned from this project?

Rubric Note: you could change the scoring to 10 - 9 8 7 6 or less

ARTIST STATEMENT

See Lesson on Writing Artist's Statement from Molly Gordon

 



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