ATTAINMENT DESCRIPTORS
Choose one of the following themes:
• In the City
• Planet Earth
Formal elements (20 marks)
• Use at least 9 art/design elements to express ideas
o Colour, shape, line, texture, form, value
o Balance, pattern, contrast
Sketchbook (20 marks)
• Prepare 8 pages of a sketchbook to include:
o Development in colour, shape, line, texture, form, composition, and pattern o Exploration and understanding of developing value and contrast
o Reference to at least one other theme-related artwork and/or artist
o Exploration of diversity in creating art based on researched reference
o Developing visual ideas in relation to the chosen theme
Original artwork (40 marks)
• Express an original real or imagined experience or memory or observation within
the chosen theme
• Demonstrate an understanding of imagined or actual people, and/or objects,
and/or places
• Use line, shape, colour, texture, form, composition, and pattern to communicate feelings and emotions within the theme
• Use value and contrast to add complexity and depth
• Draw on diversity, 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 6 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
