Dragon’s Laire Baronial Arts & Sciences

OBJECT EVALUATION SHEET

Presentation:

Includes both verbal presentation of the entry and any display used to support the entry, as well as the ability of the entrant to discuss the entry, its process, its challenges, and to field questions.

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1
Minimal presentation, discussion, display, etc.
5
Basic presentation, discussion, display, etc.
7
Good presentation, discussion, display, etc.
10
Excellent presentation, discussion, display, etc.

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Appearance:

Evaluation of how closely the item resembles historic examples as well as how closely the item conforms to historic aesthetics and expectations of period craftsmanship.

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1
Minimal craftsmanship, display, etc.
5
Basic craftsmanship, display, etc.
7
Good craftsmanship, display, etc.
10
Excellent craftsmanship, display, etc.

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Process:

Evaluation of how closely the entrant adhered to historical processes in producing the item, the steps taken to create the entry, and how 'historical' these steps were.

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1
Minimal use of historical process, etc.
5
Basic use of historical process, etc.
7
Extensive use of historical process, etc.
10
Comprehensive use of historical process, etc.

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Technical Ability:

Evaluates the level of technical ability in the use of historical skill set(s) appropriate to the process of creating the piece. Also evaluates the craftsmanship of the piece compared to craftsmanship of historical examples.

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1
Minimal level of technical ability and/or craftsmanship.
5
Basic level of technical ability and/or craftsmanship.
7
Good level of technical ability and/or craftsmanship.
10
High level of technical ability and/or craftsmanship.

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Complexity:

Evaluates the level of difficulty, challenge, and level of ambition represented by the entry. The complexity of a piece should be compatible to historical examples. Entrants do not need to execute every aspect of a piece; however, the entrant should be the sole artisan of the aspects of the piece being judged.

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1
Minimal complexity, simple in execution, etc.
5
Basic complexity, basic execution, etc.
7
Moderate complexity, strong level of execution, etc.
10
High level of complexity and of execution, etc.

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Historical Context:

Evaluates how historically appropriate the entry is as well as how closely the item adheres to the use of historic materials and/or methods. Also includes reasonable rationale for the use of modern substitutions due to safety concerns, costs, or unavailability.

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1
Minimally historical in aspect, minimal use of historical models and inspiration, etc.
5
Somewhat historical in aspect, some use of historical models and inspiration, etc.
7
Mostly historical in aspect, good use of historical models and inspiration, etc.
10
Excellent historical in aspect, excellent use of historical models and inspiration, etc.

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Documentation:

Describes the historical context of the item — who may have made and/or used the item, when (what time period) the item is situated, where (geographically and/or socially) the item is situated, and what were the known and possible uses of the item. Also establishes the context of all aspects of the entry in relation to other things of its type.)

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1
Minimal documentation, minimal bibliography, etc.
5
Basic documentation and bibliography, etc.
7
Good documentation and bibliography, etc.
10
Excellent documentation and bibliography, etc.

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Bonus Points:

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1 - 10 points awarded at the judge's discretion.

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