Mr. Hutson’s

Drama / Theatre Class

Stage Design Assignment
(Grading rubric for student assignment on set design.)

 

Beginning
1
(number of points)

(61-70)

Developing
2
(number of points)

(71-80)

Accomplished
3
(number of points)

(81-90)

Exemplary
4
(number of points)

(91-100)

Score

 

Selecting from the script needed props, doors, windows, etc.

 

Key elements found in the dialogue missing; only some of the basic elements needed were listed. Beginning level of performance.

Elements from dialogue and stage direction included all basic elements included but lacks creativity movement toward mastery of performance.

All needed elements included, plus color and style choices for props, floor, walls and theme. Reflecting mastery of performance.

All needed elements, plus color and style choices for props, floor, walls and theme, with special effects and lighting suggestions reflecting the highest level of performance.




 

Initial sketches of the set design

 

 

Basic over head drawing of one or two ideas. No 3D and little detail. Beginning level of performance.

Over head drawing in pencil, including sketches of several possible configurations. Movement toward mastery of performance.

Both overhead and 3D renderings, a variety of configurations and solutions to particular problems. Characteristics reflecting mastery of performance.

Both overhead and 3D renderings, a variety of configurations and solutions to particular problems. Some renderings done in color and innovative staging like a raked or multi-tiered set .Reflecting the highest level of performance.




 

Evaluation of materials needed, cost and source for materials

 

 

Materials list is very general in nature lacks detail; cost and sources have not been researched and are guesstimates. Reflecting a beginning level of performance.

List is detailed in the bigger items but fails to list detail items like paint and screws, sources are general and cost are guesses. Movement toward mastery of performance.

List includes all lumber and hardware needed to complete the project, location and costs have been researched. Characteristics reflecting mastery of performance.

List includes all lumber and hardware needed to complete the project, location and costs have been researched. Includes proposal for donations, or sponsorship in exchange for goods. Reflecting the highest level of performance.




 

Final drawing of set design and cost estimate

 

Final drawing doesn’t include computer generated 3D design only hand drawings. Estimates not researched from initial guesstimates. Reflecting a beginning level of performance.

3D drawing is computer generated, includes two or more views. There are revisions and improvements from initial sketches, sources and cost remain un-researched. Movement toward mastery of performance.

3D drawing is computer generated, includes three or more views at least one in color. There are revisions and improvements from initial sketches, multiple sources with cost comparisons included. Characteristics reflecting mastery of performance.

3D drawing is computer generated, includes three or more views at least one in color. There are revisions and improvements from initial sketches, multiple sources with cost comparisons included. Includes construction drawings in detail for use in construction. Reflecting the highest level of performance.




 

TSW Design a set for “Teen Angel”

 

Performed most of the tasked in the assignment but failed to go beyond what was required. Reflecting a beginning level of performance.

Final design reflected additional work from initial sketched, completed all requirements but nothing extra. Movement toward mastery of performance.

Completed every requirement of the assignment  demonstrated creativity and included “extras” in the process beyond what was required. Characteristics reflecting mastery of performance.

Completed every requirement of the assignment  demonstrated creativity and included “extras” in the process beyond what was required. Demonstrated out of the box thinking far beyond expectations. Reflecting the highest level of performance.




Total number
of Points
(score)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grading Scale

Points

Grade

91-100

A

81-90

B

71-80

C

61-70

D

60 or less

F