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STUDIO ARTS SCHOOL-ASSESSED TASK 1

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessor:
CRITERIA

Student:
LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE
Not shown 12 (very low)
An exploration proposal that provides limited evidence of ability to plan some aspects of the individual design process. The proposal demonstrates limited sense of exploration and development.

Student no.:

34 (low)
An exploration proposal that provides evidence of ability to plan aspects of the individual design process and its development.

56 (medium)
A personal and clearly defined exploration proposal that satisfactorily plans how the individual design process will be developed.

78 (high)
A personal and well-defined exploration proposal that clearly plans how the individual design process will be developed.

910 (very high)

A personal and comprehensively defined, highly detailed and articulate exploration proposal that plans how the individual design process will be developed.

1. Use of an exploration proposal to define the development of an individual design process that includes a plan of how the proposal will be undertaken

The subject matter is poorly defined, with little indication of the process for investigation.

The subject matter is identified and simple ideas to be investigated are described.

Satisfactory explanation of the focus and subject matter to be explored, with a discussion about the sources of motivation and inspiration to be investigated.

Clear explanation of the focus and subject matter to be explored, with a discussion about the sources of motivation and inspiration to be investigated.

The focus and subject matter to be explored are clearly defined and detailed and provide insight into the sources of motivation and inspiration to be investigated.

Very little discussion of conceptual possibilities and reference to art forms is unclear. Little discussion of ideas to be explored or investigated.

Limited discussion of conceptual possibilities. Some reference to art forms and ideas to be explored or investigated.

Adequate discussion of the conceptual possibilities relevant to the subject matter and art forms and a range of related ideas to be investigated.

Thoughtful discussion of the conceptual possibilities relevant to the subject matter and art forms and a range of related ideas to be investigated.

Perceptive and thoughtful discussion of conceptual possibilities relevant to the subject matter and art forms and a range of related ideas to be investigated.

Limited reference to aesthetic qualities, with little indication of how they relate to the Ideas presented.

Aesthetic qualities are suggested or described, with some indication of how they relate to the ideas presented. .

Explanation of some aesthetic qualities to be developed in relation to the ideas presented.

Clear explanation of the aesthetic qualities to be developed in relation to the ideas presented.

Comprehensive explanation of the aesthetic qualities to be explored and developed in relation to the ideas. Demonstrates thorough, detailed documentation and visual material.

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STUDIO ARTS SCHOOL-ASSESSED TASK 1

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessor:
Art form(s) or some materials or techniques to be used are listed with very limited reference to ideas.

Student:
Art form(s) and some materials and techniques to be explored are listed with some reference to ideas. Satisfactory description of the art form(s), materials and techniques to be explored in reference to ideas.

Student no.:
Confident description of the art form(s), materials and techniques to be explored in reference to ideas. Comprehensive description of the art form(s), materials and techniques to be explored in reference to ideas.

Very limited description of the exploration of materials, techniques and skills to be investigated.

Some description of the proposed exploration of materials, techniques and skills to be investigated.

Adequate description of the proposed exploration of appropriate materials, development of techniques and skills to be investigated.

Sound discussion of the proposed exploration of appropriate materials, development of techniques and skills to be investigated.

Detailed discussion of the proposed exploration of appropriate materials, development of techniques, processes and skills to be investigated.

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STUDIO ARTS SCHOOL-ASSESSED TASK 1

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessor:
CRITERIA

Student:
LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE
Not shown 12 (very low)
Limited exploration of ideas within the design process related to the subject matter as described in the exploration proposal, with limited investigation of sources of inspiration and motivation.

Student no.:

34 (low)
Some exploration of ideas related to the subject matter within the design process, with limited investigation of sources of inspiration and motivation.

56 (medium)
Demonstration of considered exploration of a number of related ideas in developing subject matter within the design process.

78 (high)
Demonstration of creative and well-articulated approaches in the exploration and development of a range of ideas and conceptual possibilities within the design process.

910 (very high)

Demonstration of highly creative and insightful approaches in the exploration and development of a range of ideas and conceptual possibilities within the design process.

2. Exploration and development of subject matter and ideas within the design process that are related to concepts and ideas described in the exploration proposal

Limited suggestions as to how ideas and subject matter contribute to the development of the imagery as described in the exploration proposal, and reliance on heavily borrowed imagery.

Some suggestions as to how ideas and subject matter contribute to the development of the imagery as described in the exploration proposal.

Relevant exploration develops and refines ideas and subject matter as described in the exploration proposal.

Clear and thoughtful exploration that develops and refines ideas and subject matter in the development of the personal imagery as described in the exploration proposal.

Comprehensive and thoughtful exploration that progressively develops and refines ideas and subject matter in the development of the personal imagery as described in the exploration proposal and supported by visual evidence.

Limited investigation of sources of inspiration and motivation. Very limited evidence of documentation of the development of imagery.

Some investigation of sources of inspiration and motivation. Little documentation of the development of imagery.

Adequate investigation of sources of inspiration and motivation, including documentation of the development of imagery.

Well-informed investigation of sources of inspiration and motivation, including documentary evidence of the development of personal imagery.

Highly informative and detailed investigation of sources of inspiration and motivation, including documentary evidence of the development of personal imagery.

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STUDIO ARTS SCHOOL-ASSESSED TASK 1

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessor:
CRITERIA

Student:
LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE
Not shown 12 (very low)
Some visual art elements and principles in visual and/or written documentation are used with very limited reference to aesthetic qualities and ideas mentioned or listed in the exploration proposal.

Student no.:

34 (low)
Limited visual and/or written documentation provides some indication as to how art elements and principles are used to create aesthetic qualities and reflect ideas.

56 (medium)
Satisfactory visual and written documentation demonstrates how a range of art elements and principles communicate the aesthetic qualities related to ideas and/or subject matter.

78 (high)
Effective visual and written documentation demonstrates how a range of art elements and principles communicate the aesthetic qualities related to ideas and subject matter.

910 (very high)

Comprehensive and effective visual and written documentation that demonstrates how a range of art elements and principles communicate the aesthetic qualities related to ideas and subject matter.

3. Exploration and development of aesthetic qualities in the design process relevant to the ideas described in the exploration proposal

Very limited evidence of exploration and development of aesthetic qualities relevant to the individual ideas.

Some evidence of exploration and development of aesthetic qualities relevant to the individual ideas are demonstrated in the design process.

Satisfactory evidence of exploration and development of aesthetic qualities relevant to the individual ideas are demonstrated in the design process.

Creative exploration and development of aesthetic qualities relevant to the individual ideas demonstrate a thorough investigation throughout the design process.

Consistently creative exploration and development of aesthetic qualities relevant to the individual ideas demonstrate an extensive investigation throughout the design process.

Very limited evidence of individual ideas in the exploration and development of the design process. Limited reference to the exploration proposal.

Limited evidence of individual ideas in the exploration and development of the design process. Little relationship to the exploration proposal.

The visual effectiveness of the imagery is adequately developed to communicate ideas described in the exploration proposal.

The visual effectiveness of the imagery is developed and refined to communicate ideas described in the exploration proposal.

The imagery is progressively developed and refined to effectively communicate ideas described in the exploration proposal.

Very limited use of art language or terminology that reflect ideas.

Written material uses some art language and terminology that reflect ideas.

Written material uses appropriate art language and terminology that reflect ideas.

Comprehensive written material uses appropriate art language and terminology that reflect ideas.

Highly comprehensive written material confidently uses art language and terminology that reflect ideas.

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessor:
CRITERIA

Student:
LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE
Not shown 12 (very low)
Little documentation accompanying the exploration of materials and techniques related to the selected art form(s) and little reference to this in the exploration proposal.

Student no.:

34 (low)
Some documentation accompanies the exploration of materials and techniques related to the selected art form(s) as articulated in the exploration proposal.

56 (medium)
Adequate exploration and documentation of a range of materials, and the development of techniques relevant to the selected art form(s) as articulated in the exploration proposal.

78 (high)
Consistent and considered exploration and documentation of a range of materials, and the development of techniques appropriate to the selected art form(s) as articulated in the exploration proposal.

910 (very high)

Extensive and thoughtful exploration and comprehensive documentation of a range of materials, and the development of techniques appropriate to the selected art form(s) as articulated in the exploration proposal.

4. Exploration of materials and development of techniques and processes within the design process relevant to the art form(s) and ideas described in the exploration proposal

Limited development in the use and exploration of materials and techniques and limited understanding of the selected art form(s) are evident.

Evidence of some development of skill in the use and exploration of materials and techniques. Limited appreciation of materials and/or understanding of particular characteristics of materials.

Clear demonstration of development of skills in the use and exploration of materials and techniques, showing some appreciation and/or understanding of particular characteristics of materials.

Demonstration of consistent development and refining of skills in the use and exploration of materials and techniques, showing appreciation and understanding of particular characteristics of materials.

Demonstration of consistent, progressive development and refinement of a very high level of skill in the use of materials and techniques, showing sensitivity to and awareness and understanding of particular characteristics of materials.

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessor:
CRITERIA

Student:
LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE
Not shown 12 (very low)
Inconsistent and very limited evidence of ideas and aesthetics and/or techniques that contribute to the development of the design process.

Student no.:

34 (low)
Annotations provide some evidence of refinement of ideas, aesthetics and/or techniques that contribute to the development of the design process.

56 (medium)
Relevant annotations document a process of evaluation and development of ideas, aesthetics and techniques in the design process.

78 (high)
Clear and informative annotations document the processes of analysis, evaluation and refinement of ideas, aesthetics and techniques in the design process.

910 (very high)

Comprehensive and highly informative annotations document the processes of analysis, evaluation and refinement of ideas, aesthetics and techniques in the design process.

5. Evaluation of exploratory and developmental work throughout the design process

Little documentation of thought processes using art language and terminology. Limited indication of directions for the development of artwork.

Some documentation of thought processes using art language and terminology is evident and may signal directions for the development of artwork.

Satisfactory level of evidence of thought processes with appropriate use of art language and terminology that signals directions for the development of artwork.

Clear evidence of thought processes with confident use of art language and terminology that signals directions for the development of artwork.

Strongly evident consolidation of thought processes with accomplished use of art language that signals directions for the development of artwork.

Limited use of art elements in the presentation of a range of potential directions that could form the basis for future artworks.

Some use of art elements in the presentation of a range of potential directions that could form the basis for future artworks.

Evidence of the use of art elements in the presentation of a range of potential directions in the design process that could form the basis for future artworks.

Thoughtful use of art elements in the presentation of a range of potential directions in the design process that could form the basis for future artworks.

Insightful use of art elements and principles in the presentation of a range of potential directions in the design process that could form the basis for future artworks.

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STUDIO ARTS SCHOOL-ASSESSED TASK

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessor:
CRITERIA

Student:
LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE
Not shown 12 (very low)
Minimal evidence of potential directions, which bear little relationship to material on which future artworkswill be based.

Student no.:

34 (low)
Limited evaluation of potential directions that could be used for the production of future artworks.

56 (medium)
Evaluation of a range of potential directions that provide adequate material on which future artworks will be based.

78 (high)
Thorough evaluation of a range of potential directions that provide sufficient material on which future artworks will be based.

910 (very high)

Comprehensive evaluation of a range of potential directions that provide substantial material on which future artworks will be based.

6. Selection and evaluation of a range of potential directions that will form the basis of artworks in Unit 4

Little identification of potential directions and little connection to the ideas expressed in the exploration proposal.

Some identification of potential directions and some connection to the ideas expressed in the exploration proposal.

Potential directions demonstrate effective approaches to the communication of ideas expressed in the exploration proposal.

Potential directions demonstrate effective, creative and/or innovative approaches in the communication of concepts and ideas expressed in the exploration proposal.

Potential directions demonstrate effective, creative and innovative approaches in the communication of concepts and ideas expressed in the exploration proposal.

Limited number of potential directions, visually and/or in writing. Contains very limited connection to the ideas, techniques and/or aesthetics expressed in the exploration proposal.

Potential directions reflect limited investigation, visually and/or in writing, and development of ideas, techniques and/or aesthetics discussed in the exploration proposal.

Potential directions reflect, visually and/or in writing, the investigation and development of ideas, aesthetics and techniques discussed in the exploration proposal.

Potential directions clearly reflect, visually and in writing, the investigation, development and refinement of ideas, aesthetics and techniques discussed in the exploration proposal.

Potential directions comprehensively reflect, visually and in writing, the investigation, development and refinement of ideas, aesthetics and techniques discussed in the exploration proposal.

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