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Sample Rubric: IDS Furniture DesignGrade A
CRITERIA:
Model Quality Excellent and appropriate use of materials. Craftsman-ship is excellent—all edges and places where materials meet are clean and precise. Model excedes expecta-tions in difficulty and complexity.
Ergonomic Knowledge
Student consistently uses their understanding of ergonomics to inform and refine their design.
Sketch Quality Sketches expertly communicate design ideas and exploration. Visually compelling and interesting to look at. Excellent composition, use of color, perspective, line weight, and use of explanatory notes and/or titles.
Material Usage Excellent use of materials for structural, aesthetic, ergonomic and surface qualities. Exploratory and creative approach.
Manufacturing Processes
Student exhibits a high level of understanding and inquisitiveness of how their design would be manufac-tured. Level of knowledge grows throughout the term.
Conceptual & Idea Quality
Student demonstrates varied, diverse, and prolific amount of ideas in response to design problem/criteria. Creativity, originality, innovation and unique point of view are present.
VisualCommunication
For presentations, design is communicated in clear and visually appealing way. The design development is well illustrated and a clear “story” is told. The use of graphics, color and composition is excellent.
Problem-solving Ability
As design develops, student is able to identify problem areas in their design and take appropriate and logical steps to resolve. Resolution is achieved.
Aesthetic Sense Student has a highly developed sense of form, proportion, use of texture, and color.
Research Ability Student is able to self-direct their research to the design criteria. Their research abilities are used to problem solve, define their market and user, and inspire/inform their design ideas.
GRADE A GRADE B GRADE C
CRITERIA:
Model Quality
ErgonomicKnowledge
Sketch Quality
Material Usage
ManufacturingProcesses
Attendance
Excellent and appropriate use of
materials. Craftsmanship is
excellent--all edges and places where
materials meet are clean and precise.
Model excedes expectations in
difficulty and complexity.
Student consistently uses their
understanding of ergonomics to
inform and refine their design.
Sketches expertly communicate
design ideas and exploration.
Visually compelling and interesting
to look at. Excellent composition,
use of color, perspective, line weight,
and use of explanatory notes and/or
titles.
Excellent use of materials for
structural, aesthetic, ergonomic and
surface qualities. Exploratory and
creative approach.
Student exhibits a high level of
understanding and inquisitiveness
of how their design would be
manufactured. Level of knowledge
grows throughout the term.
Excellent attendance with only
excused absenses. Arrives on time
and prepared.
Average use of materials.
Craftsmanship is acceptabe-- some
edges and places where materials
meet do not line up well or are poorly
resolved. Model represents design
in an average way.
Student shows an acceptable
understanding of ergonomic and
how it impacts furniture design.
Sketches are acceptable. Average
use of composition, use of color,
perspective, line weight, and use of
explanatory notes and/or titles.
Acceptable use of materials for
structural, aesthetic, ergonomic and
surface qualities. Average material
exploration into considering the best
material for design.
Acceptable understanding of
manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of manufacturing grows
throughout term.
Acceptable attendance.
Good use of materials.
Craftsmanship is good--most edges
and places where materials meet
are well executed. Complexity of
model is appropriate to design and
level of class.
Student understands the role of
ergonomics and uses their
knowledge to guide their design.
Sketches communicate design
ideas and exploration. Sketches
have visual interest. Good
composition, use of color,
perspective, line weight, and use
of explanatory notes and/or titles.
Good and appropriate use of
materials for structural, aesthetic,
ergonomic and surface qualities.
Good understanding of
manufacturing processes. Their
level of knowledge grows
throughout the term.
Good attendance. Very few tardies
or absenses.
GRADE A GRADE B GRADE CCRITERIA:
Participation
Conceptual &Idea Quality
VisualCommunication
Problem-solvingAbility
Aesthetic Sense
Research Ability
Student actively participates during
class with instructor and other students.
Raises the level of the class by sharing
knowledge, ideas, and comments.
Student demonstratesvaried, diverse,
and prolific amount of ideas in response
to design problem/criteria. Creativity,
originality, innovation and unique point
of view are present.
For presentations, design is
communicated in clear and visually
appealing way. The design development
is well illustrated and a clear “story”
is told. The use of graphics, color and
composition is excellent.
As design develops, student is able to
identify problem areas in their design
and take appropriate and logical steps
to resolve. Resolution is achieved.
Student has a highly developed sense
of form, proportion, use of texture, and
color.
Student is able to self-direct their
research to the design criteria. Their
research abilities are used to problem-
solve, define their market and user, and
inspire/inform their design ideas.
Student’s engagement with instuctor
and other students is acceptable.
Number of ideas student generates is
acceptable. Blocks such as; fixation
on one idea, difficulty brainstorming
or poor conceptual quality may be
present.
For presentations, design is
communicated in an average way with
some indication at how the design has
developed. The use of graphics, color
and composition are average.
Design develops at an acceptable pace.
Some design problems may be
unidentified and/or unresolved.
Student’s sense of form, proportion,
use of texture, and color is average.
There is an average use of research
and link to the student’s design
solutions.
Student participates during class
with instructor and other students.
Is engaged with other students by
sharing knowledge, ideas, and
comments.
Student comes up with some variety
of ideas to design criteria/problem.
Either all or one of the following
is present: creativity, originality,
innovation and unique point of
view.
For presentations, design
development is shown and design
is expressed well. The use of
graphics, color and composition is
good.
As design develops, student is able
to identify problem areas in their
design and take steps to try to
resolve.
Student has a good sense of form,
proportion, use of texture, and color.
Student benefits from research and
applies this knowledge to their
design ideas, enhancing their design
solutions.
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GRADE ACRITERIA:
Excellent craftsmanship. High attention todetail. Good use of technology (laser cutter)to make model.
Student understands the role of ergonomicsand used this knowledge to refine design.
Communicate design ideas and explorationwell. Composition, use of color, perspective,line weight, and use of explanatory notesand/or titles are well used.
Innovative use of materials for structural,aesthetic, ergonomic and surface qualities.Creative and innovative.
Student exhibits a high level ofunderstanding and inquisitiveness aboutthe manufacturing processes fo their design.
Excellent conceptual ability. Many diverseand varied ideas. Creativity, originality,innovation and unique point of view arepresent.
Design is communicated in clear, logicaland visually appealing way. Thedevelopment of their design from researchstages to final model is illustrated withappropriate sketchs, control drawing, andother relevant images: a clear “story” istold. The use of graphics, color andcomposition is excellent.
As design develops, student is able toidentify problem areas in their design andtake appropriate and logical steps to resolve.Resolution is achieved.
Student has a well developed and originalsense of form, proportion, use of texture,and color.
Student is able to self-direct their researchand interests to the design criteria. Theirresearch abilities are used to problem-solve,define their market and user, andinspire/inform their design ideas.
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Model Quality
ErgonomicUnderstanding
Sketch Quality
Material Usage
ManufacturingProcesses
Conceptual &Idea Quality
VisualCommunication
Problem-solvingAbility
Aesthetic Sense
Research Ability
GRADE BCRITERIA:
Craftsmanship could use improvement--gaps, edges not aligned. Model does notmatch control drawings.
Ergonomics taken into consideration toinform design.
Communicates design ideas well.Composition, use of color, perspective, lineweight, and use of explanatory notes and/ortitles are well used.
Good use of materials for structural,aesthetic, ergonomic and surface qualities.
Student understands manufacturingprocesses used in creating design.
Good conceptual ability. Many ideas.Creativity, originality, and unique point ofview are present.
Design is communicated in clear, logicaland visually appealing way. Thedevelopment of design is illustrated withappropriate sketchs, control drawing, andother relevant images: a clear “story” istold. The use of graphics, color andcomposition is well done.
As design develops, student is able toidentify problem areas in their design andtake appropriate and logical steps to try toresolve. Some areas could still be morefully resolved.
Student has a well developed sense of form,proportion, use of texture, and color.
Student benefits from research and appliesthis knowledge to their design.
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Model Quality
ErgonomicUnderstanding
Sketch Quality
Material Usage
ManufacturingProcesses
Conceptual &Idea Quality
VisualCommunication
Problem-solvingAbility
Aesthetic Sense
Research Ability
GRADE CCRITERIA:
Model is unfinished, but form is well crafted.
Ergonomics taken into consideration toinform design in an acceptable way.
Sketches communicate design ideas in anaverage way. Average use of composition,color, perspective, and line weight.
Average use of materials.
Acceptable understanding of manufacturingprocesses used in this design.
Acceptable exploration of ideas, with adegree of fixation on one idea. Conceptualquality is average.
Visual communication and support materialsare average.Use of composition, graphics,and color is average.
Design develops at an average pace.
Acceptable sense of form, proportion, useof texture, and color.
Research applied to this design, but notused to generate a wide variety of diverseideas.
GRADING EXAMPLE- IDS FURNITURE DESIGN (365/376/440) INSTRUCTOR LISA VUSKOVIC
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Model Quality
ErgonomicUnderstanding
Sketch Quality
Material Usage
ManufacturingProcesses
Conceptual &Idea Quality
VisualCommunication
Problem-solvingAbility
Aesthetic Sense
Research Ability
© 2009, Academy of Art University.
Sample Rubric: IDS Furniture DesignGrade B
CRITERIA:
Model Quality Craftsmanship could use improvement—gaps, edges not aligned. Model does not match control drawings.
Ergonomic Knowledge
Ergonomics taken into consideration to inform design.
Sketch Quality Communicates design ideas well. Composition, use of color, perspective, line weight, and use of explanatory notes and/or titles are well used.
Material Usage Good use of materials for structural, aesthetic, ergonomic and surface qualities.
Manufacturing Processes
Student understands manufacturing processes used in creating design.
Conceptual & Idea Quality
Good conceptual ability. Many ideas. Creativity, original-ity, and unique point of view are present.
VisualCommunication
Design is communicated in clear, logical and visually appealing way. The development of design is illustrated with appropriate sketchs, control drawing, andother relevant images: a clear “story” is told. The use of graphics, color and composition is well done.
Problem-solving Ability
As design develops, student is able to identify problem areas in their design and take appropriate and logical steps to try to resolve. Some areas could still be more fully resolved.
Aesthetic Sense Student has a well developed sense of form, proportion, use of texture, and color.
Research Ability Student benefits from research and applies this knowledge to their design.
GRADE A GRADE B GRADE C
CRITERIA:
Model Quality
ErgonomicKnowledge
Sketch Quality
Material Usage
ManufacturingProcesses
Attendance
Excellent and appropriate use of
materials. Craftsmanship is
excellent--all edges and places where
materials meet are clean and precise.
Model excedes expectations in
difficulty and complexity.
Student consistently uses their
understanding of ergonomics to
inform and refine their design.
Sketches expertly communicate
design ideas and exploration.
Visually compelling and interesting
to look at. Excellent composition,
use of color, perspective, line weight,
and use of explanatory notes and/or
titles.
Excellent use of materials for
structural, aesthetic, ergonomic and
surface qualities. Exploratory and
creative approach.
Student exhibits a high level of
understanding and inquisitiveness
of how their design would be
manufactured. Level of knowledge
grows throughout the term.
Excellent attendance with only
excused absenses. Arrives on time
and prepared.
Average use of materials.
Craftsmanship is acceptabe-- some
edges and places where materials
meet do not line up well or are poorly
resolved. Model represents design
in an average way.
Student shows an acceptable
understanding of ergonomic and
how it impacts furniture design.
Sketches are acceptable. Average
use of composition, use of color,
perspective, line weight, and use of
explanatory notes and/or titles.
Acceptable use of materials for
structural, aesthetic, ergonomic and
surface qualities. Average material
exploration into considering the best
material for design.
Acceptable understanding of
manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of manufacturing grows
throughout term.
Acceptable attendance.
Good use of materials.
Craftsmanship is good--most edges
and places where materials meet
are well executed. Complexity of
model is appropriate to design and
level of class.
Student understands the role of
ergonomics and uses their
knowledge to guide their design.
Sketches communicate design
ideas and exploration. Sketches
have visual interest. Good
composition, use of color,
perspective, line weight, and use
of explanatory notes and/or titles.
Good and appropriate use of
materials for structural, aesthetic,
ergonomic and surface qualities.
Good understanding of
manufacturing processes. Their
level of knowledge grows
throughout the term.
Good attendance. Very few tardies
or absenses.
GRADE A GRADE B GRADE CCRITERIA:
Participation
Conceptual &Idea Quality
VisualCommunication
Problem-solvingAbility
Aesthetic Sense
Research Ability
Student actively participates during
class with instructor and other students.
Raises the level of the class by sharing
knowledge, ideas, and comments.
Student demonstratesvaried, diverse,
and prolific amount of ideas in response
to design problem/criteria. Creativity,
originality, innovation and unique point
of view are present.
For presentations, design is
communicated in clear and visually
appealing way. The design development
is well illustrated and a clear “story”
is told. The use of graphics, color and
composition is excellent.
As design develops, student is able to
identify problem areas in their design
and take appropriate and logical steps
to resolve. Resolution is achieved.
Student has a highly developed sense
of form, proportion, use of texture, and
color.
Student is able to self-direct their
research to the design criteria. Their
research abilities are used to problem-
solve, define their market and user, and
inspire/inform their design ideas.
Student’s engagement with instuctor
and other students is acceptable.
Number of ideas student generates is
acceptable. Blocks such as; fixation
on one idea, difficulty brainstorming
or poor conceptual quality may be
present.
For presentations, design is
communicated in an average way with
some indication at how the design has
developed. The use of graphics, color
and composition are average.
Design develops at an acceptable pace.
Some design problems may be
unidentified and/or unresolved.
Student’s sense of form, proportion,
use of texture, and color is average.
There is an average use of research
and link to the student’s design
solutions.
Student participates during class
with instructor and other students.
Is engaged with other students by
sharing knowledge, ideas, and
comments.
Student comes up with some variety
of ideas to design criteria/problem.
Either all or one of the following
is present: creativity, originality,
innovation and unique point of
view.
For presentations, design
development is shown and design
is expressed well. The use of
graphics, color and composition is
good.
As design develops, student is able
to identify problem areas in their
design and take steps to try to
resolve.
Student has a good sense of form,
proportion, use of texture, and color.
Student benefits from research and
applies this knowledge to their
design ideas, enhancing their design
solutions.
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GRADE ACRITERIA:
Excellent craftsmanship. High attention todetail. Good use of technology (laser cutter)to make model.
Student understands the role of ergonomicsand used this knowledge to refine design.
Communicate design ideas and explorationwell. Composition, use of color, perspective,line weight, and use of explanatory notesand/or titles are well used.
Innovative use of materials for structural,aesthetic, ergonomic and surface qualities.Creative and innovative.
Student exhibits a high level ofunderstanding and inquisitiveness aboutthe manufacturing processes fo their design.
Excellent conceptual ability. Many diverseand varied ideas. Creativity, originality,innovation and unique point of view arepresent.
Design is communicated in clear, logicaland visually appealing way. Thedevelopment of their design from researchstages to final model is illustrated withappropriate sketchs, control drawing, andother relevant images: a clear “story” istold. The use of graphics, color andcomposition is excellent.
As design develops, student is able toidentify problem areas in their design andtake appropriate and logical steps to resolve.Resolution is achieved.
Student has a well developed and originalsense of form, proportion, use of texture,and color.
Student is able to self-direct their researchand interests to the design criteria. Theirresearch abilities are used to problem-solve,define their market and user, andinspire/inform their design ideas.
GRADING EXAMPLE- IDS FURNITURE DESIGN (365/376/440) INSTRUCTOR LISA VUSKOVIC
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Model Quality
ErgonomicUnderstanding
Sketch Quality
Material Usage
ManufacturingProcesses
Conceptual &Idea Quality
VisualCommunication
Problem-solvingAbility
Aesthetic Sense
Research Ability
GRADE BCRITERIA:
Craftsmanship could use improvement--gaps, edges not aligned. Model does notmatch control drawings.
Ergonomics taken into consideration toinform design.
Communicates design ideas well.Composition, use of color, perspective, lineweight, and use of explanatory notes and/ortitles are well used.
Good use of materials for structural,aesthetic, ergonomic and surface qualities.
Student understands manufacturingprocesses used in creating design.
Good conceptual ability. Many ideas.Creativity, originality, and unique point ofview are present.
Design is communicated in clear, logicaland visually appealing way. Thedevelopment of design is illustrated withappropriate sketchs, control drawing, andother relevant images: a clear “story” istold. The use of graphics, color andcomposition is well done.
As design develops, student is able toidentify problem areas in their design andtake appropriate and logical steps to try toresolve. Some areas could still be morefully resolved.
Student has a well developed sense of form,proportion, use of texture, and color.
Student benefits from research and appliesthis knowledge to their design.
GRADING EXAMPLE- IDS FURNITURE DESIGN (365/376/440) INSTRUCTOR LISA VUSKOVIC
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Model Quality
ErgonomicUnderstanding
Sketch Quality
Material Usage
ManufacturingProcesses
Conceptual &Idea Quality
VisualCommunication
Problem-solvingAbility
Aesthetic Sense
Research Ability
GRADE CCRITERIA:
Model is unfinished, but form is well crafted.
Ergonomics taken into consideration toinform design in an acceptable way.
Sketches communicate design ideas in anaverage way. Average use of composition,color, perspective, and line weight.
Average use of materials.
Acceptable understanding of manufacturingprocesses used in this design.
Acceptable exploration of ideas, with adegree of fixation on one idea. Conceptualquality is average.
Visual communication and support materialsare average.Use of composition, graphics,and color is average.
Design develops at an average pace.
Acceptable sense of form, proportion, useof texture, and color.
Research applied to this design, but notused to generate a wide variety of diverseideas.
GRADING EXAMPLE- IDS FURNITURE DESIGN (365/376/440) INSTRUCTOR LISA VUSKOVIC
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Model Quality
ErgonomicUnderstanding
Sketch Quality
Material Usage
ManufacturingProcesses
Conceptual &Idea Quality
VisualCommunication
Problem-solvingAbility
Aesthetic Sense
Research Ability
© 2009, Academy of Art University.
Sample Rubric: IDS Furniture DesignGrade C
CRITERIA:
Model Quality Model is unfinished, but form is well crafted.
Ergonomic Knowledge
Ergonomics taken into consideration to inform design in an acceptable way.
Sketch Quality Sketches communicate design ideas in an average way. Average use of composition, color, perspective, and line weight.
Material Usage Average use of materials.
Manufacturing Processes
Acceptable understanding of manufacturing processes used in this design.
Conceptual & Idea Quality
Acceptable exploration of ideas, with a degree of fixation on one idea. Conceptual quality is average.
VisualCommunication
Visual communication and support materials are average. Use of composition, graphics, and color is average.
Problem-solving Ability
Design develops at an average pace.
Aesthetic Sense Acceptable sense of form, proportion, use of texture, and color.
Research Ability Research applied to this design, but not used to generate a wide variety of diverse ideas.
GRADE A GRADE B GRADE C
CRITERIA:
Model Quality
ErgonomicKnowledge
Sketch Quality
Material Usage
ManufacturingProcesses
Attendance
Excellent and appropriate use of
materials. Craftsmanship is
excellent--all edges and places where
materials meet are clean and precise.
Model excedes expectations in
difficulty and complexity.
Student consistently uses their
understanding of ergonomics to
inform and refine their design.
Sketches expertly communicate
design ideas and exploration.
Visually compelling and interesting
to look at. Excellent composition,
use of color, perspective, line weight,
and use of explanatory notes and/or
titles.
Excellent use of materials for
structural, aesthetic, ergonomic and
surface qualities. Exploratory and
creative approach.
Student exhibits a high level of
understanding and inquisitiveness
of how their design would be
manufactured. Level of knowledge
grows throughout the term.
Excellent attendance with only
excused absenses. Arrives on time
and prepared.
Average use of materials.
Craftsmanship is acceptabe-- some
edges and places where materials
meet do not line up well or are poorly
resolved. Model represents design
in an average way.
Student shows an acceptable
understanding of ergonomic and
how it impacts furniture design.
Sketches are acceptable. Average
use of composition, use of color,
perspective, line weight, and use of
explanatory notes and/or titles.
Acceptable use of materials for
structural, aesthetic, ergonomic and
surface qualities. Average material
exploration into considering the best
material for design.
Acceptable understanding of
manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of manufacturing grows
throughout term.
Acceptable attendance.
Good use of materials.
Craftsmanship is good--most edges
and places where materials meet
are well executed. Complexity of
model is appropriate to design and
level of class.
Student understands the role of
ergonomics and uses their
knowledge to guide their design.
Sketches communicate design
ideas and exploration. Sketches
have visual interest. Good
composition, use of color,
perspective, line weight, and use
of explanatory notes and/or titles.
Good and appropriate use of
materials for structural, aesthetic,
ergonomic and surface qualities.
Good understanding of
manufacturing processes. Their
level of knowledge grows
throughout the term.
Good attendance. Very few tardies
or absenses.
GRADE A GRADE B GRADE CCRITERIA:
Participation
Conceptual &Idea Quality
VisualCommunication
Problem-solvingAbility
Aesthetic Sense
Research Ability
Student actively participates during
class with instructor and other students.
Raises the level of the class by sharing
knowledge, ideas, and comments.
Student demonstratesvaried, diverse,
and prolific amount of ideas in response
to design problem/criteria. Creativity,
originality, innovation and unique point
of view are present.
For presentations, design is
communicated in clear and visually
appealing way. The design development
is well illustrated and a clear “story”
is told. The use of graphics, color and
composition is excellent.
As design develops, student is able to
identify problem areas in their design
and take appropriate and logical steps
to resolve. Resolution is achieved.
Student has a highly developed sense
of form, proportion, use of texture, and
color.
Student is able to self-direct their
research to the design criteria. Their
research abilities are used to problem-
solve, define their market and user, and
inspire/inform their design ideas.
Student’s engagement with instuctor
and other students is acceptable.
Number of ideas student generates is
acceptable. Blocks such as; fixation
on one idea, difficulty brainstorming
or poor conceptual quality may be
present.
For presentations, design is
communicated in an average way with
some indication at how the design has
developed. The use of graphics, color
and composition are average.
Design develops at an acceptable pace.
Some design problems may be
unidentified and/or unresolved.
Student’s sense of form, proportion,
use of texture, and color is average.
There is an average use of research
and link to the student’s design
solutions.
Student participates during class
with instructor and other students.
Is engaged with other students by
sharing knowledge, ideas, and
comments.
Student comes up with some variety
of ideas to design criteria/problem.
Either all or one of the following
is present: creativity, originality,
innovation and unique point of
view.
For presentations, design
development is shown and design
is expressed well. The use of
graphics, color and composition is
good.
As design develops, student is able
to identify problem areas in their
design and take steps to try to
resolve.
Student has a good sense of form,
proportion, use of texture, and color.
Student benefits from research and
applies this knowledge to their
design ideas, enhancing their design
solutions.
GRADING STANDARDS- IDS FURNITURE DESIGN (365/376/440) INSTRUCTOR LISA VUSKOVIC
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GRADE ACRITERIA:
Excellent craftsmanship. High attention todetail. Good use of technology (laser cutter)to make model.
Student understands the role of ergonomicsand used this knowledge to refine design.
Communicate design ideas and explorationwell. Composition, use of color, perspective,line weight, and use of explanatory notesand/or titles are well used.
Innovative use of materials for structural,aesthetic, ergonomic and surface qualities.Creative and innovative.
Student exhibits a high level ofunderstanding and inquisitiveness aboutthe manufacturing processes fo their design.
Excellent conceptual ability. Many diverseand varied ideas. Creativity, originality,innovation and unique point of view arepresent.
Design is communicated in clear, logicaland visually appealing way. Thedevelopment of their design from researchstages to final model is illustrated withappropriate sketchs, control drawing, andother relevant images: a clear “story” istold. The use of graphics, color andcomposition is excellent.
As design develops, student is able toidentify problem areas in their design andtake appropriate and logical steps to resolve.Resolution is achieved.
Student has a well developed and originalsense of form, proportion, use of texture,and color.
Student is able to self-direct their researchand interests to the design criteria. Theirresearch abilities are used to problem-solve,define their market and user, andinspire/inform their design ideas.
GRADING EXAMPLE- IDS FURNITURE DESIGN (365/376/440) INSTRUCTOR LISA VUSKOVIC
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Model Quality
ErgonomicUnderstanding
Sketch Quality
Material Usage
ManufacturingProcesses
Conceptual &Idea Quality
VisualCommunication
Problem-solvingAbility
Aesthetic Sense
Research Ability
GRADE BCRITERIA:
Craftsmanship could use improvement--gaps, edges not aligned. Model does notmatch control drawings.
Ergonomics taken into consideration toinform design.
Communicates design ideas well.Composition, use of color, perspective, lineweight, and use of explanatory notes and/ortitles are well used.
Good use of materials for structural,aesthetic, ergonomic and surface qualities.
Student understands manufacturingprocesses used in creating design.
Good conceptual ability. Many ideas.Creativity, originality, and unique point ofview are present.
Design is communicated in clear, logicaland visually appealing way. Thedevelopment of design is illustrated withappropriate sketchs, control drawing, andother relevant images: a clear “story” istold. The use of graphics, color andcomposition is well done.
As design develops, student is able toidentify problem areas in their design andtake appropriate and logical steps to try toresolve. Some areas could still be morefully resolved.
Student has a well developed sense of form,proportion, use of texture, and color.
Student benefits from research and appliesthis knowledge to their design.
GRADING EXAMPLE- IDS FURNITURE DESIGN (365/376/440) INSTRUCTOR LISA VUSKOVIC
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Model Quality
ErgonomicUnderstanding
Sketch Quality
Material Usage
ManufacturingProcesses
Conceptual &Idea Quality
VisualCommunication
Problem-solvingAbility
Aesthetic Sense
Research Ability
GRADE CCRITERIA:
Model is unfinished, but form is well crafted.
Ergonomics taken into consideration toinform design in an acceptable way.
Sketches communicate design ideas in anaverage way. Average use of composition,color, perspective, and line weight.
Average use of materials.
Acceptable understanding of manufacturingprocesses used in this design.
Acceptable exploration of ideas, with adegree of fixation on one idea. Conceptualquality is average.
Visual communication and support materialsare average.Use of composition, graphics,and color is average.
Design develops at an average pace.
Acceptable sense of form, proportion, useof texture, and color.
Research applied to this design, but notused to generate a wide variety of diverseideas.
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Model Quality
ErgonomicUnderstanding
Sketch Quality
Material Usage
ManufacturingProcesses
Conceptual &Idea Quality
VisualCommunication
Problem-solvingAbility
Aesthetic Sense
Research Ability
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