Design Package Rubric

Score only the required items and the options selected by your group.

Item	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exceptional 4	Score
Monument: a) design	Shows little originality; lacks impact; unclear type and style; does not meet all RFP guidelines	Good basic design appealing to viewers; mixes types and styles; does not meet all RFP guidelines	Good basic design appealing to viewers; clear type and style; meets all RFP guidelines	Original and creative design that powerfully impacts viewers; clear example of type and style; meets all RFP guidelines
Monument: b) message	No clear message about Underground Railroad apparent to viewers	Communicates mixed message about Underground Railroad	Good job of communicating simple message about Underground Railroad	Communicates clear, powerful message about Underground Railroad
Monument: c) materials choice	Materials selected conflict with design ideas	Selects standard materials to carryout design	Selected materials and design complement each other	Both design and monument message are enhanced by materials selected
Drawings	Messy, incomplete drawings; no color used; do not show two views; do not show surrounding grounds	Drawings neat and complete; no color used; show two views of monument but do not show surrounding grounds	Drawings neat and clear; use color; show two views of monument plus surrounding grounds	Drawings colorful and attractive, present impressive and detailed views of monument and surrounding grounds
Inscription	No inscription	Brief, simple inscription that includes names and dates; basic font	Inscription includes key quote or statement about Underground Railroad; stylish font	Powerful, inspiring inscription that captures the spirit of the Underground Railroad; font enhances words
Written explanation	Provides little explanation about design choices and shows little understanding of Underground Railroad	Gives simple explanations for design choices and shows basic understanding of Underground Railroad	Clearly explains the group's thinking and reason for design choices and shows good understanding of Underground Railroad	Thoroughly explains the group's thinking and design choices and shows deep understanding and respect for the lessons of the Underground Railroad
3-D model	Model has little resemblance to drawings; messy and unattractive	Model resembles drawings; attractive	Model shows monument clearly; attractive and neat	Model is excellent replica of drawings; shows detail; neat and attractive; well-made with excellent use of materials
Dedication speech	Provides little explanation of reason for monument; shows little understanding of Underground Railroad; uninspiring	Provides basic explanation of reason for monument; shows basic understanding of Underground Railroad; coherent	Offers solid reasons for monument; shows strong understanding of Underground Railroad; logical and positive	Inspiring and compelling; excellent use of quotes from others; provides insight into Underground Railroad; gives solid reasoning for building of monument
Music selection	Music selected does not relate to Underground Railroad	Music selected relates to Underground Railroad	Music selected enhances mood and message of monument	Original music created; enhances mood and message of monument
Press release	Poorly written; lacks details	Covers the basic facts	Covers the basic facts; well-written	Covers the basic facts in interesting way to attract media; well-written, excellent word choice
Poem	Uses existing poem written by others	Short, simple, original poem; poem describes facts rather than thoughts and feelings about Underground Railroad	Well-written, original poem that is interpretive and expresses thoughts and feelings about Underground Railroad	Well-written original poem, highly interpretive, uses colorful words and images; includes strong metaphors; inspiring