other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding reviewing and refining ideas as work develops on work and progress 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, literal, elementary, minimal, rushed, sporadic, naïve, lacks straightforward, deliberate, just adequate, methodical, superficial, unrefined, lacks understanding and focus, predictable, broadening, makes progress, relevant, description not explanation, diverse, effective, purposeful, consistent, skilful, coherent, imaginative, informed, independent, realised, sensitive, creative, sustained, highly inventive, critical, inspired, surprising, unique, authoritative, genuine discovery, adventurous, accepting of
skills, little creative intent, disjointed, pedestrian, credible, worthy crude visual language, simplistic reflection, weak connections, plays safe, unresolved demonstrates intentions, appropriate, sufficient, control, emerging individuality, thorough, developing skills, adequate, lacks perception, signs of understanding some perception, satisfies creative intent, engaged perceptive, comprehensive, in-depth, insightful, original, genuine creative journey, refined, highly skilled, in-depth reflection, pertinent connections, exciting 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 Useful links – GCE A2 exemplar sketchbook – A* – GCE AS exemplar sketchbook – A – GCE AS exemplar sketchbook – A - exemplar sketchbooks - Web Art Academy – multiple tutorials - Tate Gallery - multiple videos about art / artists - Museum of Modern Art, New York