investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements What do these actually mean? Different ideas are developed from different starting points or Investigations are thorough and explore many options within the ideas. Artist studies and gallery visits are in depth and improve your knowledge and understanding. Your language is critical and your analysis of artist’s work is detailed and includes your own and others’ opinions. All materials should be explored over many different studies. You do not have to use a wide range of materials but you have to show how your skills are developing with each material. Techniques should be analysed – for example ways of working with oil paint. Your sketchbook and portfolio will show how you have refined your skills to make improvements to your ideas. Through drawing, painting, sculpture, printing and photography you will observe and record the world around you from primary sources. In addition, you will do the same with secondary resources where it is appropriate. Standards should be consistent and development of skills should be evident as time progresses. You will show in your sketchbook how you are refining your skills. Outcomes are personal to you, clearly developed through your sketchbook and portfolio and clearly realise your intentions. They may make connections with artist studies you have completed but must not be artist interpretations. These are your own final pieces and should be the pinnacle of your success. There are 6 marking bands – each with 3 marks. A performance calculator is used to place your work in a particular mark band for each AO. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Limited ability Basic ability Emerging competent ability Competent and consistent ability Confident and assured ability Exceptional ability partial, inconsistent, straightforward, deliberate, just predictable, broadening, diverse, effective, independent, realised, inspired, surprising, themes.
literal, elementary, minimal, rushed, sporadic, naïve, lacks skills, little creative intent, disjointed, pedestrian, credible, worthy adequate, methodical, superficial, unrefined, lacks understanding and focus, crude visual language, simplistic reflection, weak connections, plays safe, unresolved makes progress, relevant, description not explanation, demonstrates intentions, appropriate, sufficient, control, emerging individuality, thorough, developing skills, adequate, lacks perception, signs of understanding purposeful, consistent, skilful, coherent, imaginative, informed, some perception, satisfies creative intent, engaged sensitive, creative, sustained, highly inventive, critical, perceptive, comprehensive, in-depth, insightful, original, genuine creative journey, refined, highly skilled, in-depth reflection, pertinent connections, exciting unique, authoritative, genuine discovery, adventurous, accepting of the unexpected, challenging, synthesis of ideas, fully informed, questioning, sophisticated, dexterous, fluent skills, erudite, intuitive, daring 1-3 marks 4-6 marks 7-9 marks 10-12 marks 13-15 marks 16-18 marks Unit 1: Developing a theme and question for investigation Unit 1 Outline of study: Proposal and Expectations Aim of Unit 1 To explore an aspect of Art and Design making reference to and showing learning from a range of contextual sources. Unit 1 title: An Investigation into…