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Screamers
Group Project:
Paper Mache Sculpture Objectives
- Students will design and create a full round papier mache "Screamer."
- Students will research methods of creating with the papier mache medium.
- Students will use researched methods, as well as the methods demonstrated by the teacher to create their sculpture.
- Students will adhere to the requirements as found in the Screamer Grading Rubric. (posted below)
RESOURCES:
Books:
Make Something Ugly for a Change, Dan Reeder, c. 1999
The Simple Screamer, Dan Reeder, c. 1984
Web sites:
Materials:
- 12 wire coat hangers
- wire cutters
- protective glasses
- 1 old bed sheet
- newspaper (lots and lots)
- papier mache paste
- buckets
- masking and duct tape
- clay
- tempera or acrylic paint
Finished Screamers
Grading Rubric
Illinois State Goals: 26.B.4d 26.A.5
Final Project
Points ______/60 Percentage ________ Letter Grade______________
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10 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
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How sturdy is your
finished work? |
The sculpture is quite sturdy and well built. No soft spots, bending areas, etc. |
Above average construction.
Could be improved in a spot or two. |
There are some weak spots that do not stay in place. It moves
when carried.
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Could fall apart at any moment. |
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Finished paper mache
surface. |
Well done. Surface
is crafted to easily accept paint. |
A few minor loose areas. Nothing that detracts from the whole. |
Loose flapping areas of paper or cloth.
Possible visible tape and/or raw edges. |
Poorly done and looks unfinished. |
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Expression. |
Excellent, a personality has been created. Care was given in painting features and detail. |
Very good, an attempt has been made to give it an interesting
expression. |
Average, it just sits and stares vacantly. May have eyes, and
teeth. |
Nothing much attempted |
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Detail |
Unique shape, details of tails, spines wings, etc. are well done |
A few interesting details have been added, but it needs more
work. |
Average screamer, nothing that sets it apart from the rest. If wings, tails, etc. were attempted they are poorly constructed or not paper mached |
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Painting |
The artwork was beautifully and patiently done; it was as good
as hard work could make it. |
With a little more effort the work could have been outstanding;
lacks the finishing touches. A few roughly painted areas. |
The student showed average craftsmanship; adequate but not as
good as it could have been, a bit careless. Edges are rough and uneven. |
The student showed below-average craftsmanship, lack of pride in finished artwork. Below
expectations. |
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Sculptural Qualities |
Stands or sits sturdily on its own. |
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Cannot stand or sit on its own.
No thought was given to how it would be displayed as a finished sculpture. |
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Effort |
The project was continued until it was as complete as the student
could make it; gave effort far beyond that required; took pride in going well beyond the requirement. |
The student worked hard and completed the project, but with
a little more effort
it might have been outstanding |
The student finished the project, but could have been improved
upon. |
The project was completed with minimum effort. |
Group Cooperation and Attitude Grade:
Points ________/20 Percentage ____________
Please list your group members,
include yourself, and write the number for that individual’s group cooperation and effort.
10: The student worked toward group goals, effectively performed a variety of roles in-group work, followed
through on commitments, and was sensitive to the feelings and knowledge level of others, willingly participated in necessary
preparation and work.
9: The student participated enthusiastically, followed through on commitments, performed more than adequately,
assisted in preparation, planning and cleanup.
8: The student mostly allowed others in the group to make all the decisions, did his or her share of work adequately,
assisted in preparation and cleanup when asked. Possibly joined the group later on in the project.
7: The student was part of the group, but allowed others to do most of the work, did participate minimally,
did the minimum amount of work.
Student Name
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