Critique & Evaluation Form
Entry Number _________
If Pattern: Original Pattern maker______________________
Division ______________
Name of Pattern _____________________________________
Class _________________
Original Mold Maker _________________________________
Total Points____________
Ribbon Awarded_________
Each doll is evaluated on its own merit and is not compared to other entries for this Critique
100 – 90 Points = Blue Ribbon 89 – 80 points = Red Ribbon
CATEGORY 

POSSIBLE
POINTS

COMMENTS
DESCRIPTION
POINTS
SCORED
1
EXPRESSIVE IMPACT…..20
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Strong Visual Impact/Emotion Evoked
2
DESIGN ORIGINALITY….20 
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Designed own unique form or creative use
of commercial Pattern
3
INNOVATION………………5 _______
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Something New and never seen in Form,
Concept, Technique, or successfully solved
a difficult problem
4
IMAGINATION……………10 _______
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Unusual degree of imagination with regard
to portraying human condition, a plaything
or cultural object
5
BODY DESIGN AND
COSTUMING………………15 _______
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_____Neat construction
_____Good choice of materials
_____Interesting / innovative use of materials
_____Appropriate / effective in achieving overall design success
_____Costume shows good color coordination
_____Good scale of fabrics and trims
_____Costume well designed
_____Costume fits well
6
ANATOMY…15 _______
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Choose applicable of the following two
I ANATOMICAL DESIGN…REALISTIC INTENT
_____Harmonious in all elements
_____Reflects believable human anatomy
_____Scale and proportion are uniform
_____All parts match in type and execution
II ANATOMICAL DESIGN…NON-REALISTIC INTENT
_____ Harmonious in all elements
_____Shows good consideration of form
_____Whole is balanced and proportionate
_____Shows consideration of Anatomy in abstract design
7
PAINTING OR SURFACE
FINISH TREATMENT…15 _______
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_____Shows good use of chosen technique,
No parts incomplete or problems unresolved
_____Shows good control of chosen medium
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Please feel free to discuss your critique/evaluation score with me.
I ask only that the doll be present at this time.