Task 1-A: Observation and Analysis of Seating Forms

(LOs 1, 6)

Always records complete, precise measurements of seat depth, height, and angles for a wide range of 6 or more seating items; provides thorough and insightful analysis of comfort and ergonomics; consistently includes detailed and clear visual documentation (annotated photos and carefully detailed sketches front and side views) for each item; reflections demonstrate deep understanding and critical thinking including comparisons.

All data and evaluations are uploaded correctly and on time.

Generally records accurate measurements for at least 6 seating items; provides adequate analysis of comfort and ergonomics; includes clear visual documentation for each item (photos/sketches front and side views) ; reflections demonstrate understanding and some critical thinking.

All data and evaluations are uploaded correctly and on time.

Records incomplete or inaccurate measurements; provides limited and/or variable analysis of comfort and ergonomics; includes unclear or incomplete visual documentation; reflections demonstrate minimal and/or inconsistent understanding and critical thinking.

Data and evaluations are not uploaded in full, correctly and/or on time.

Task 1-B: Conceptualisation and Innovation in Design Propositions

(LOs 2, 6)

Consistently proposes original and innovative design solutions for the banana chair; thoroughly challenges conventional forms; comprehensively considers ergonomic, social, and narrative functions; clearly documents the design process with detailed steps and rationale, including annotated sketches and material choices. All documentation is submitted correctly and on time.

Usually proposes creative design solutions for the banana chair; generally challenges conventional forms; considers ergonomic, social, and narrative functions; adequately documents the design process with clear steps and rationale, including sketches and material choices. All documentation is submitted correctly and on time.

Proposes unoriginal design solutions; inconsistently challenges conventional forms; lacks consideration of ergonomic, social, and narrative functions; poorly documents the design process with unclear steps and rationale, including sketches and material choices. Documentation is not submitted in full, correctly, and/or on time.

Task 1-B: Experimentation and Speculative Model-Making

(LOs 3, 6)

Extensively experiments with a wide range of materials and techniques; makes highly informed and speculative design choices; comprehensively documents materials and techniques used, including detailed descriptions of challenges and solutions encountered. All documentation is submitted correctly and on time.

Adequately experiments with various materials and techniques; makes generally informed and speculative design choices; sufficiently documents materials and techniques used, including challenges and solutions encountered. All documentation is submitted correctly and on time.

Limited experimentation with materials and techniques; makes poorly informed or inappropriate design choices; poorly documents materials and techniques used, including challenges and solutions encountered. Documentation is not submitted in full, correctly, and/or on time.

Task 1-B: Critical Thinking and Reflection

(LO 6)

Demonstrates deep critical thinking and reflection on the design process; provides insightful and constructive evaluation of own and peers' work; clearly articulates insights and learnings in reflections and presentations; consistently submits documentation on time and in proper format, with thorough and reflective content, including comparisons and detailed analysis.

Demonstrates adequate critical thinking and reflection on the design process; provides reasonable evaluation of own and peers' work; articulates insights and learnings in reflections and presentations; usually submits documentation on time and in proper format, with reflective content.

Demonstrates minimal critical thinking and reflection on the design process; provides limited evaluation of own and peers' work; unclearly articulates insights and learnings in reflections and presentations; inconsistently submits documentation on time and in proper format, with minimal reflective content. Documentation is not submitted in full, correctly, and/or on time.

Application of Woodworking Skills

(LOs 1, 3) 

Consistently demonstrates thorough understanding and correct use of all woodworking tools. Safely and precisely deconstructs and reconstructs chairs with exceptional care and skill. All tasks are performed with attention to safety and craftership, resulting in high-quality construction.

Generally demonstrates understanding and correct use of woodworking tools. Safely deconstructs and reconstructs chairs with adequate care and skill. Tasks are performed with attention to safety and craftership, resulting in satisfactory construction.

Demonstrates limited understanding and use of woodworking tools. Inconsistently or inaccurately deconstructs and reconstructs chairs. Tasks are performed with minimal attention to safety and craftership, resulting in poor construction.

Design Innovation, Approach and Structural Integrity

(LOs 2, 5, 6) 

Consistently makes intentional and well-considered design choices. Proposes original and innovative seating solutions. Considers customisation, ergonomics, social, and narrative implications thoroughly. Design challenges assumptions and brings fresh, open-minded thinking. Driven by analysis of considerations, not constrained by conventional forms. Nimble and flexible in approach, effectively composing emergent forms with a limited material inventory. Ensures structural soundness and effectively supports bodies. Makes intentional and thoughtful aesthetic and compositional choices. Clearly and thoroughly articulates design choices.

Generally makes intentional and well-considered design choices. Proposes creative seating solutions. Considers customisation, ergonomics, social, and narrative implications adequately. Design challenges some assumptions. Shows some influence of analysis of considerations over conventional forms. Adequately nimble and flexible in approach. Ensures structural soundness and adequately supports bodies. Makes intentional aesthetic and compositional choices. Adequately articulates design choices.

Makes arbitrary and poorly considered design choices. Proposes unoriginal seating solutions. Inadequately considers customisation, ergonomics, social, and narrative implications. Design is driven more by conventional forms than by analysis of considerations. Lacks flexibility and gets fixated on ideas. Fails to ensure structural soundness and does not adequately support bodies. Lacks intentional aesthetic and compositional choices. Fails to clearly articulate design choices.

Effective Participation (LOs 4, 6)

Consistently identifies project requirements and roles with clarity. Effectively plans and manages project tasks. Works harmoniously and dynamically, facilitating creative compromise. Is present and actively participating (on time, prepared, contributing, accountable to group). Actively participates in critique sessions with insightful and constructive evaluation. Clearly articulates insights and learnings in reflections and presentations. All tasks and reflections are delivered correctly and on time.

Generally identifies project requirements and roles. Adequately plans and manages project tasks. Works collaboratively and independently to achieve project goals. Participates in critique sessions with reasonable evaluation. Articulates insights and learnings in reflections and presentations. All tasks and reflections are delivered correctly and on time.

Incompletely or inaccurately identifies project requirements and roles. Inconsistently plans and manages project tasks. Shows limited ability to work harmoniously and dynamically, tends to control rather than compromise. Is often absent or unprepared, minimally contributing, and not accountable to group. Limited participation in critique sessions with minimal evaluation. Unclearly articulates insights and learnings in reflections and presentations. Tasks and reflections are not delivered in full, correctly, and/or on time.

Application of Sewing and Upholstery Skills (LOs 1, 3) 

Consistently demonstrates thorough understanding and correct use of all sewing and upholstery tools and techniques. Safely and precisely creates body props with exceptional care and skill. All tasks are performed with attention to safety and craftsmanship, resulting in high-quality construction.

Generally demonstrates understanding and correct use of sewing and upholstery tools and techniques. Safely creates body props with adequate care and skill. Tasks are performed with attention to safety and craftsmanship, resulting in satisfactory construction.

Demonstrates limited understanding and use of sewing and upholstery tools and techniques. Inconsistently or inaccurately creates body props. Tasks are performed with minimal attention to safety and craftsmanship, resulting in poor construction.

Design Disruption and Social Innovation (LOs 2, 5, 6)

Consistently makes intentional and subversive design choices. Proposes original and disruptive solutions that challenge conventional expectations about where and how bodies can be accommodated in space. Thoroughly engages with themes of comfort, hierarchy, and the subversion of traditional architectural norms. Reflects deeply on the social implications of their designs and articulates these clearly and thoughtfully.

Generally makes intentional design choices. Proposes creative solutions that challenge some conventional expectations about body-space relationships. Adequately engages with themes of comfort, hierarchy, and architectural subversion. Reflects on the social implications of their designs and articulates these adequately.

Makes arbitrary and poorly considered design choices. Proposes unoriginal solutions that do not effectively challenge conventional expectations about body-space relationships. Inadequately engages with themes of comfort, hierarchy, and architectural subversion. Fails to reflect on the social implications of their designs and does not articulate these clearly.

Understanding and Integration of Readings (LOs 2, 5, 6)

Consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of the key concepts from both readings. Skillfully integrates insights from the readings into the design process, applying theoretical perspectives effectively. Reflects thoughtfully on how the readings inform and enhance their design choices, providing clear and detailed explanations.

Generally demonstrates an understanding of the key concepts from both readings. Adequately integrates insights from the readings into the design process, applying some theoretical perspectives. Reflects on how the readings inform and enhance their design choices, providing adequate explanations.

Demonstrates limited understanding of the key concepts from both readings. Inconsistently or poorly integrates insights from the readings into the design process. Provides minimal reflection on how the readings inform and enhance their design choices, with unclear or insufficient explanations.

Effective Participation (LOs 4, 6)

Consistently identifies project requirements and roles with clarity. Effectively plans and manages project tasks. Works harmoniously and dynamically, facilitating creative compromise. Is present and actively participating (on time, prepared, contributing, accountable to group). Actively participates in critique sessions with insightful and constructive evaluation. Clearly articulates insights and learnings in reflections and presentations. All tasks and reflections are submitted correctly and on time.

Generally identifies project requirements and roles. Adequately plans and manages project tasks. Works collaboratively and independently to achieve project goals. Participates in critique sessions with reasonable evaluation. Articulates insights and learnings in reflections and presentations. All tasks and reflections are submitted correctly and on time.

Incompletely or inaccurately identifies project requirements and roles. Inconsistently plans and manages project tasks. Shows limited ability to work harmoniously and dynamically, tends to control rather than compromise. Is often absent or unprepared, minimally contributing, and not accountable to group. Limited participation in critique sessions with minimal evaluation. Unclearly articulates insights and learnings in reflections and presentations. Tasks and reflections are not submitted in full, correctly, and/or on time.

Application of Design and Fabrication Skills (LOs 1, 3)

Consistently demonstrates a thorough understanding and application of design and fabrication skills. Scale models are exceptionally tidy and accurate. Successfully obtains all required inductions, including independent inductions at MakerSpace. Uses all tools and machines properly and safely. Preps digital files and crafts/fabricates cardboard with exceptional care, accuracy, and precision.

Generally demonstrates an understanding and application of design and fabrication skills. Scale models are adequately tidy and accurate. Successfully obtains required inductions, including independent inductions at MakerSpace. Uses tools and machines properly and safely. Preps digital files and crafts/fabricates cardboard with adequate care, accuracy, and precision.

Demonstrates limited understanding and application of design and fabrication skills. Scale models are untidy or inaccurate. Fails to obtain required inductions, including independent inductions at MakerSpace. Uses tools and machines improperly or unsafely. Preps digital files and crafts/fabricates cardboard with minimal care, accuracy, and precision.

Optimisation of Cardboard Structural Characteristics (LOs 2, 4, 5, 6)

Makes highly effective design choices leveraging cardboard's properties. Discovers and tests a wide range of cardboard joinery techniques. Uses dry/friction joinery techniques innovatively and effectively. Makes logical and innovative choices in joinery and structure that strongly support the design concept. Demonstrates exceptional critical evaluation and articulation of design decisions in relation to contextual influences.

Makes effective design choices leveraging cardboard's properties. Discovers and tests a range of cardboard joinery techniques. Uses dry/friction joinery techniques effectively. Makes appropriate choices in joinery and structure that support the design concept. Adequately evaluates and articulates design decisions in relation to contextual influences.

Makes ineffective or poorly considered design choices. Discovers and tests few cardboard joinery techniques. Uses dry/friction joinery techniques ineffectively. Makes inappropriate choices in joinery and structure that do not support the design concept. Fails to adequately evaluate or articulate design decisions in relation to contextual influences.

Contextual Understanding and Application (LOs 2, 5, 6)

Thoroughly informs and contextualises the project with a wide range of concepts presented in class and additional independent sources. Integrates these concepts seamlessly into the design and articulates them clearly in critiques and documentation. Demonstrates exceptional synthesis and integration of ideas into the design and interpretation.

Adequately informs and contextualises the project with concepts presented in class. Integrates these concepts into the design and articulates them adequately in critiques and documentation. Synthesises and integrates ideas into the design and interpretation satisfactorily.

Fails to adequately inform or contextualise the project with concepts presented in class. Poorly integrates these concepts into the design and does not articulate them clearly in critiques and documentation. Demonstrates limited synthesis and integration of ideas into the design and interpretation.

Effective Participation (LOs 4, 6)

Consistently plans and manages group tasks effectively. Works harmoniously and dynamically within the group, facilitating creative compromise. Uses class and independent time wisely. Is consistently accountable and contributes to discussions and critiques constructively. Presents the final prototype and design process with exceptional clarity. Reflects deeply on team dynamics and personal contributions, providing insightful and constructive feedback.

Generally plans and manages group tasks effectively. Works collaboratively within the group. Uses class and independent time adequately. Is accountable and contributes to discussions and critiques constructively. Presents the final prototype and design process clearly. Reflects on team dynamics and personal contributions, providing adequate feedback.

Fails to plan or manage group tasks effectively. Shows limited ability to work harmoniously within the group. Uses class and independent time ineffectively. Is not consistently accountable and minimally contributes to discussions and critiques. Presents the final prototype and design process unclearly. Provides limited reflection on team dynamics and personal contributions, offering minimal feedback.