Agoura High School
Agoura Hills, CA

Rationale for Score:

A broad range of sculptural problems is addressed.

Various techniques and clay processes are used successfully to demonstrate breadth.

Ambitious experimentation is shown with a range of colors and surfaces, including glaze application, stains, and crackle.

The work demonstrates technical mastery of hand-built forms.

Work 6 demonstrates thoughtful experimentation with the open linear treatment of space.

Concept, technique, and contrast in the surface of works 3 and 5 indicate a high level of achievement.

The successful simulation of materials is achieved in work 3.

Works 3 and 6 present an imaginative exploration of different figure/ground relationships in terms of 3-D   forms.

The portfolio reflects clear decision-making and risk-taking; overall, the quality of the work is strong. The excellent slide quality made the works easy to view and evaluate.

 * Important Note:
The numbers of the slides run from top left to bottom right.

1, view 1. 7” x 6” x 3” ceramic
1, view 2. 7” x 6” x 3” ceramic
2, view 1. 12” x 2” x 2” ceramic
2, view 2. 12” x 2” x 2” ceramic
3, view 1. 11” x 7” x 7” ceramic
3, view 2. 11” x 7” x 7” ceramic
4, view 1. 12” x 6” x 6” ceramic
4, view 2. 12” x 6” x 6” ceramic
5, view 1. 5” x 7” x 6” ceramic
5, view 2. 5” x 7” x 6” ceramic
6, view 1. 13” x 12” x 13” ceramic
6, view 2. 13” x 12” x 13” ceramic
7, view 1. 12” x 2” x 2” ceramic
7, view 2. 12” x 2” x 2” ceramic
8, view 1. 8” x 5” x 6” ceramic
8, view 2. 8” x 5” x 6” ceramic