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
