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 craftsmanship, 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 craftsmanship, resulting in satisfactory construction.

Adequately demonstrates understanding and use of woodworking tools. Deconstructs and reconstructs chairs with variable but acceptable care and skill. Tasks are performed with attention to safety and craftsmanship, resulting in solid construction.

Demonstrates basic understanding and use of woodworking tools. Deconstructs and reconstructs chairs with inconsistent care and skill. Tasks are performed with basic attention to safety and craftsmanship, resulting in inconsistent construction.

Fails to demonstrate understanding of woodworking tools and safety. Incomplete or inaccurate tasks, performed with poor craftsmanship.

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 customization, ergonomics, social, and narrative implications thoroughly. Design challenges assumptions and brings fresh, open-minded thinking. 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 customization, ergonomics, social, and narrative implications adequately. Design challenges some assumptions. Ensures structural soundness and adequately supports bodies. Makes intentional aesthetic and compositional choices. Adequately articulates design choices.

Makes intentional design choices. Proposes solid seating solutions. Considers customization, ergonomics, social, and narrative implications with some variability. Design shows evidence of challenging conventional forms. Ensures structural soundness and supports bodies adequately. Articulates design choices reasonably well.

Makes basic design choices. Proposes acceptable seating solutions. Considers customization, ergonomics, social, and narrative implications minimally. Design adheres more closely to conventional forms. Ensures basic structural soundness and supports bodies sufficiently. Articulates design choices with some clarity.

Makes arbitrary and poorly considered design choices. Proposes unoriginal seating solutions. Inadequately considers customization, ergonomics, social, and narrative implications. Design is driven more by conventional forms than by analysis of considerations. Fails to ensure structural soundness and does not adequately support bodies. 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.

Identifies project requirements and roles. Plans and manages project tasks with some variability. Works collaboratively to achieve project goals. Participates in critique sessions with some evaluation. Articulates insights and learnings in reflections and presentations. All tasks and reflections are delivered correctly and on time.

Identifies basic project requirements and roles. Plans and manages project tasks with basic effectiveness. Participates in critique sessions with minimal evaluation. Articulates insights and learnings in reflections and presentations. Tasks and reflections are delivered on time.

Fails to identify project requirements and roles. Poor planning and management of project tasks. Minimal or no participation and contribution.

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

Demonstrates exceptional understanding and application of design and fabrication skills.

Scale models exhibit high precision, accuracy, and exceptional craftsmanship.

Obtains all required inductions promptly and independently at MakerSpace, with clear evidence of safe and proper tool usage.

Digital files are meticulously prepped, and cardboard is crafted with outstanding accuracy and precision.

Shows a strong understanding of design and fabrication skills.

Scale models are precise and show good craftsmanship.

Obtains all required inductions, including independent inductions at MakerSpace, with safe and proper use of tools.

Digital files are adequately prepped, and cardboard is crafted with a high level of accuracy and precision.

Demonstrates a basic understanding of design and fabrication skills.

Scale models are tidy, but there may be minor inaccuracies.

Completes required inductions, including independent inductions at MakerSpace, using tools safely.

Digital files are prepped adequately, and cardboard is crafted with reasonable care and precision.

Shows a limited understanding of design and fabrication skills.

Scale models lack accuracy, with noticeable flaws.

Completes inductions, but with some guidance needed for safe tool use.

Digital files and cardboard crafting exhibit minimal precision.

Demonstrates a poor understanding of design and fabrication skills.

Scale models are untidy and lack accuracy.

Fails to complete required inductions or demonstrates improper tool use.

Digital files and cardboard crafting are inaccurate and careless.

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

Leverages cardboard properties in highly innovative ways.

Extensively explores a wide range of joinery techniques, with a focus on dry/friction joinery.

Makes sophisticated and innovative choices in joinery and structural design that significantly enhance the project.

Demonstrates deep critical evaluation and clear articulation of design choices relative to contextual influences.

Effectively uses cardboard properties with thoughtful design choices.

Explores multiple joinery techniques and applies dry/friction joinery effectively.

Makes logical joinery and structural choices that support the project.

Provides clear evaluation and articulation of design decisions relative to contextual influences.

Uses cardboard properties effectively in most instances.

Tests some joinery techniques with reasonable application of dry/friction joinery.

Makes adequate structural and joinery choices that support the design.

Provides a basic evaluation of design decisions, with some reference to contextual influences.

Uses cardboard properties in a limited way.

Tests few joinery techniques, with inconsistent application of dry/friction joinery.

Makes structural and joinery choices that are occasionally illogical or ineffective.

Provides minimal evaluation of design decisions in relation to contextual influences.

Does not effectively utilise cardboard properties.

Explores very few or no joinery techniques.

Makes structural choices that do not support the project.

Fails to evaluate design decisions or relate them to contextual influences.

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

Integrates a wide range of concepts and theories from class and independent research.

Seamlessly incorporates these concepts into the design, with clear articulation in critiques and documentation.

Demonstrates exceptional synthesis and integration of ideas, showing deep understanding of context.

Utilises concepts from class discussions and independent research effectively.

Integrates these concepts clearly into the design and articulates them adequately in critiques and documentation.

Demonstrates strong synthesis of ideas with a clear understanding of context.

Applies some concepts from class with basic integration into the design.

Articulates these concepts in critiques and documentation satisfactorily.

Demonstrates adequate synthesis and understanding of context.

Shows limited application of concepts from class.

Struggles to articulate ideas in critiques and documentation clearly.

Demonstrates minimal synthesis and understanding of context.

Fails to integrate or apply concepts from class.

Does not clearly articulate ideas in critiques or documentation.

Shows little to no synthesis or understanding of context.

Effective Participation (LOs 4, 6)

Demonstrates exceptional planning, task management, and use of time.

Works harmoniously within the group, consistently facilitating creative compromise.

Actively participates in discussions, providing insightful feedback and constructive critique.

Reflects deeply on team dynamics and personal contributions.

Plans and manages tasks well, making good use of time.

Works effectively within the group, with occasional facilitation of creative compromise.

Participates actively in discussions, providing relevant feedback and critique.

Reflects adequately on team dynamics and contributions.

Demonstrates basic planning and task management, with adequate use of time.

Works cooperatively within the group, contributing to tasks as required.

Participates in discussions, offering some constructive feedback.

Provides a basic reflection on team dynamics and contributions.

Shows minimal planning and task management, with poor use of time.

Struggles to work effectively within the group or contribute meaningfully.

Provides limited participation in discussions and minimal feedback.

Reflection on team dynamics and contributions lacks depth.

Fails to plan or manage tasks effectively.

Shows little to no ability to work within the group.

Does not participate meaningfully in discussions or provide constructive feedback.

Provides little or no reflection on team dynamics or contributions.

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

Knowledge: Understands and uses sewing and upholstery tools and techniques correctly and safely. 

Application: Carefully executes the creation of body props. 

Evaluation: Ensures safe and proper tool use and high-quality construction.

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)

Knowledge: Makes intentional and subversive design choices. 

Application: Proposes disruptive solutions that challenge social and physical expectations about body-space relationships. 

Synthesis: Engages with themes of comfort, hierarchy, and the subversion of traditional architectural norms. 

Evaluation: Reflects on the social implications of their designs and articulates these clearly.

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)

Knowledge: Demonstrates comprehension of the key concepts from "Why are most buildings rectangular?" and "The Eyes of the Skin". 

Application: Integrates insights from the readings into the design process. 

Synthesis: Applies theoretical perspectives to the practical creation of body props. 

Evaluation: Reflects on how the readings inform and enhance their design choices.

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)

Knowledge: Identifies project requirements and roles; Articulates insights and learnings. 

Application: Plans and manages project tasks effectively; Submits documentation properly. 

Synthesis: Works harmoniously and dynamically, facilitating creative compromise rather than creative control; is present and actively participating (on time, prepared, contributing, accountable to group); Demonstrates deep reflection. 

Evaluation: Provides constructive evaluation; Reflects on team dynamics and personal contributions.

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.