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Sample Rubric: IDS Furniture Design Grade 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. Visual Communication 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. © 2009, Academy of Art University.

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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.

GRADING STANDARDS- IDS FURNITURE DESIGN (365/376/440) INSTRUCTOR LISA VUSKOVIC

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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

Page 4

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

Page 5

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.

GRADING STANDARDS- IDS FURNITURE DESIGN (365/376/440) INSTRUCTOR LISA VUSKOVIC

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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

Page 3

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

Page 4

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

Page 5

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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GRADING STANDARDS- IDS FURNITURE DESIGN (365/376/440) INSTRUCTOR LISA VUSKOVIC

Page 2

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

Page 3

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.

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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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