Clay Effigy & Pedestal Criteria

Name_____________

T / S

___/___ 25 points Objective: Solving the problem

• You have designed a sculptural effigy and pedestal that combines realistic and
expressive elements in a way that clearly honors their importance or significance.

___/___ 25 points Clay Process: Skills & procedures

• You used the proportion worksheet to sketch your person proportionally.
• You used reference images in of your person to observe throughout the clay
process.
• You used the clay sculpting tools for surface refinement, adding texture and
reinforcing structure.
• You scored and slipped all parts of your effigy correctly making them strong and
supportive.
• You used your class time effectively.
• You built (added) and carved (reductive) the clay to form the head, neck and
features of your effigy and the expressive elements of your pedestal.
• You and your table followed all clean-up procedures at the end of each class.

___/___ 25 points Design: How you sculpted your effigy

• Your effigy uses representational feature to show a realistic or caricature
representation of that person.
• Your effigy demonstrates proper facial proportions.
• Your effigy is structurally supportive, such that all parts are well connected, and
the sculpture can stand on its own.
• You have included symbolic or metaphorical elements in your pedestal design
that illustrates significant or influential aspects about your person.

___/___ 25 points Presentation: The final product

• Before firing, you have refined all surfaces of your sculpture and pedestal.
• You have invested care and craftsmanship in all building stages.
• Your effigy remained intact during the firing process.
• You have responded to all reflective questions, using complete sentences.
Reflection Questions

1. Who was the person you selected? How is this person significant or influences you?

2. How did you express the importance of your selected person in your design of both
the effigy and the pedestal?

3. Explain how you made you pedestal structurally stable so that it can support the
weight of your effigy sculpture?

Critique

1. Chose two of your classmate’s sculptures that demonstrate correct facial proportions
in its creation.

2. Which of your classmate’s pedestals illustrates good planning and expressive

elements?

3. After seeing your classmate’s finished work, how would you rate this units success?
Did you enjoy this unit? If given the opportunity would you participate in a similar unit
again? Why?