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Grade 5

Ages
8, 9
APPROX. PREPARATION HOURS
20 hours
EXAM FEE
HK$840
Grade 5
Refer to the syllabus
for full details
ATTAINMENT DESCRIPTORS

Choose one of the following themes:

Dreams

Imaginary Worlds

Formal elements (20 marks)

• Use at least 7 art elements to express ideas

o Colour, shape, line, texture, form

o Balance, pattern

Sketchbook (20 marks)

• Prepare 7 pages of a sketchbook to include:

o Development in colour, shape, line, texture, form, and composition

o Exploration and understanding of developing pattern and detail

o Developing visual ideas in relation to the chosen theme

Original artwork (40 marks)

• Express an original real or imagined experience or memory within the chosen theme

• Demonstrate an understanding of imagined or actual objects and places

• Use line, shape, colour, texture, form, and composition to communicate feelings and emotions within the theme

• Use pattern and details to add complexity and depth

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

Video (20 marks)

• Create an original recording of no more than 3 minutes in length

• In the video, the candidate should explain 5 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 according to the selected theme

  • Strong ability is shown in handling a wide range of art tools and media and through well-developed technique

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

  • Personal expression and engagement, opinion, and understanding of processes are shown in talking about the art

MERIT

  • The candidate engages independently and imaginatively in developing ideas and creating art according to the selected theme

  • Ability is shown in handling a range of art tools and media and through some well-developed technique

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

  • Personal expression and engagement, opinion, and understanding of processes are shown to a certain extent in talking about the art

PASS

  • The candidate engages somewhat independently and imaginatively in developing ideas and creating art according to the selected theme

  • Ability is shown in handling a limited range of art tools and media and through some well-developed technique

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

  • Personal expression and engagement, opinion, and understanding of processes are occasionally shown in talking about the art

BELOW PASS

  • The candidate does not convincingly engage independently or imaginatively in developing ideas and creating art according to the selected theme

  • Little ability is shown in handling art tools and various media and through developed technique

  • There is little understanding of the meanings of the required art elements, and a lack of originality and purpose in applying them in creative ways

  • Personal expression and engagement, opinion, and understanding of processes are generally 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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