Pinch Pots Teacher Name: Mrs.

Saunders Student Name: ________________________________________ At or Below Average

15+ Points Pinch method mastery is attempted but major problems exist in technique. Some control of the skill is evident.

CATEGORY
Pinch Technique

Low Performance
10+ Points Pinch method mastery is not evident. Skill appears sloppy and inconsistent. No control of the skill.

At or Above Average
17+ Points Pinch method mastery is evident yet minor flaws exist in smoothness and consistent thickness. Control of the skill is evident.

Earned Exemplary Performance Points

19+ Points Pinch method is mastered with equal thickness, balance and smooth surface evident. Control of the skill is evident and exemplary.

Glaze

10+Points Glazing is uneven or spotty. Project may be left unglazed.

15+ Points Glazing is 17+ Points Glazing is even but evident but still may be some minor glazing flaws still uneven and display some exist. poor workmanship. 15+ Points Student displays some attempt at original thinking in form and expression. Organic form differs from refined form. 17+ Points Student displays significant original thinking in form and expression. Concept of Organic vs. Refined form is evident and work demonstrates knowledge of idea.

19+ Points Glazing is even and consistently applied. No glazing flaws exist.

Idea Communication

10+ Points Student displays no original thinking in form or expression. Organic form does not differ from refined form.

19+ Points Student displays unique and original thinking in form and expression. Thoughtful planning and thorough detail are evident in the work. Idea of Organic vs. Refined form is evident and work demonstrates the concept in an exemplary fashion.

General Craftsmanship/Work Process

10+ Points Student made little or no attempt to create a pinch pot. Organic form is weak. Refined form is weak or non-existent.

15+ Points Student made some attempt to create a pinch pot but the project is not well formed and has significant craftsmanship problems. 15+ Points Pinch pot shows some evidence of texture application but is limited in the type of texture applied.

17+ Points Student work displays good craftsmanship and has shown nice detail within the project. Some minor craftsmanship problems exist.

19+ Points Student work is very neatly formed and craftsmanship is excellent. There are no imperfections in the construction of the pinch pot.

Use of Textures: Applied, Incised, 10+ Points Pinch pot shows no evidence of Additive or Impressed
textures as a surface design.

17+ Points Pinch pot shows 19+ Points Pinch pot shows evidence of multiple types of exemplary use of textures and texture used as a surface design. excellent application of elements and principles of design as a surface decoration.