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Thinking Caps

Thinking Sheet1. Which headdress(es) did you find most inspiring?

2. What is the purpose of this garment in its native culture?

3. How does your design transform the existing item? How does it reflect the society it represents?

4. Talk about the person who wears this. Consider the following… Does it serve a particular function? (i.e. sport or medical device, etc.) What is the culture’s socio-economic story? Why is it relevant to society?

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Grading Rubric

Process Criteria:

Student Teacher

4 4 Exceeds expectations for idea development and analyzing & synthesizing multiple ideas and demonstrating advanced refinement of selected ideas through visual planning, notes, & research.

3 3 Meets expectations by exploring and documenting multiple ideas, selecting one idea & refining the idea.

2 2 Selects one idea with some evidence of refinement.

1 1 Selects one idea without evidence of refinement.

Product Criteria:

Student Teacher

4 4 Artwork meets all of the production criteria and exceeds expectations in originality, technique, and craftsmanship.

3 3 Artwork meets all of the production criteria and meets expectations in originality, technique, and craftsmanship.

2 2 Artwork may lack originality or need improvement in technique and craftsmanship.

1 1 Artwork lacks originality, technical skills and craftsmanship.

Theme/Content Criteria:

Student Teacher

4 4 Artwork demonstrates a thorough understanding by combining personal ideas with thematic content.

3 3 Artwork clearly shows some personal connection to thematic content.

2 2 Artwork implies thematic content without personal connection.

1 1 Artwork does not communicate thematic content.

Understanding Criteria:

Student Teacher

4 4 Exceeds expectations in the comprehension of contemporary adornment and the application of personal influences on a design.

3 3 Meets expectations in the comprehension of contemporary adornment and the application of personal influences on a design.

2 2 Describes how one's artwork conveys meaning to the viewer.

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Investigated cultural/contemporary headdresses & responded in visual journal.Completed brainstorming worksheet and working sketch.Collaborated with process partner regularly.Built wire headdress.

Created a stable wire headdress with smooth, secure joints and cross points.Product sits comfortably and balanced on subject’s head.Lines are smooth, shape is clearly defined and embellishments compliment the overall design.

Artist selected an existing cultural headdress and developed his/her own evolution evident in the piece.Medium successfully created the adapted design in 3 dimensions.Artist has considered cultural characteristics of the imagined wearer of his/her headdress.

Researched cultural headdresses to develop a unique 3D design.Passed the “Bounce Test,” proving proficiency of construction techniques.Thoughtful participation in PQP critique process.