ATTAINMENT DESCRIPTORS
Choose one of the following themes:
• Global Traveller
• A Magical Place
Formal elements (20 marks)
• Use at least 5 art elements to express ideas
o Colour, shape, line, texture, form
Sketchbook (20 marks)
• Prepare 5 pages of a sketchbook to include:
o Development in colour, shape, line, and texture
o Exploration and understanding of creating form
o Developing visual ideas in relation to the chosen theme
Original artwork (40 marks)
• Express an original real or imagined experience within the chosen theme
• Demonstrate an understanding of an imagined or actual place
• Use line, shape, colour, texture, and form to communicate ideas within the theme
• Draw on personal experiences and imagination as source material for final artwork
Video (20 marks)
Create an original recording of no more than 2 minutes in length
In the video, the candidate should explain 3 personal ideas 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 various art tools and media
There is understanding of the meanings of the required art elements, and originality and purpose in applying them
Personal expression and engagement are shown in talking about the art
MERIT
The candidate engages independently and imaginatively in developing ideas and creating art
Ability is shown in handling various art tools and media
There is understanding of the meanings of the required art elements, and originality and purpose 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 some 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 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
