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Grade 2

Ages
5, 6
APPROX. PREPARATION HOURS
12 hours
EXAM FEE
HK$720
Grade 2
Refer to the syllabus
for full details
ATTAINMENT DESCRIPTORS

Choose one of the following themes:

In the Air

Under the Sea

Formal elements (20 marks)

• Use at least 4 art elements to express ideas

o Colour, shape, mark-making/line, texture

Sketchbook (20 marks)

• Prepare 4 pages of a sketchbook to include:

o Development in colour and shape

o Exploration in use of lines, including but not limited to zigzags, wavy,

curly, broken, dashed, and dotted line

o An understanding of texture

o Developing visual ideas in relation to the chosen theme

Original artwork (40 marks)

• Express a real or imagined experience within the chosen theme

• Demonstrate an understanding of an imagined or actual place

• Use line, shape, colour, and texture to communicate ideas within the theme

• Draw on play and personal experiences as source material for final artwork

Video (20 marks)

• Create an original recording of no more than 1 minute in length

• In the video, the candidate should explain 2 personal idea related to the chosen theme, process of creation, and/or the final artwork

Attainment Levels

DISTINCTION

  • The candidate engages enthusiastically, independently, and highly imaginatively in developing ideas and creating art

  • Strong ability is shown in handling simple art tools and various media

  • There is understanding of the meanings of the required art elements, and originality and purpose in applying them

  • Personal engagement is shown in talking about the art

MERIT

  • The candidate engages independently and imaginatively in developing ideas and creating art

  • Ability is shown in handling simple art tools and various media

  • There is understanding of the meanings of the required art elements, and originality in applying them

  • Some personal engagement is shown in talking about the art

PASS

  • The candidate engages semi-independently and somewhat imaginatively in developing ideas and creating art

  • Basic ability is shown in handling simple art tools and various media

  • There is some understanding of the meanings of the required art elements, and some originality in applying them

  • Some personal engagement is shown in talking about the art

BELOW PASS

  • The candidate does not show engagement and/or imagination in developing ideas and creating art

  • Little ability is shown in handling simple art tools and various media

  • There is little to no understanding of the meanings of the required art elements, and a lack of originality in applying them

  • Personal engagement is not shown in talking about the art

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KEY DATES

REGISTRATION OPENS
11 March 2024
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
31 August 2024
RESULTS ANNOUNCED
AWARDS CEREMONY
Mid-OCTOBER 2024
Mid-OCTOBER 2024
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