Art and design exemplification standards file level 1 - The National ...

Assessmentary commentary
Pupil C has described his progress and
demonstrated his willingness to act on advice. His
evaluation shows that he resolved ideas and
experiments with different materials, techniques
and technologies through interdisciplinary practice.
His evaluation shows that he has understood how
the final designs were achieved through a
collaborative and inventive connection of different
ideas and references. It also shows that he
adapted and changed ideas as underlying
technical problems arose. His journal shows that
he is aware of the various influences that have
shaped his thinking and the effectiveness of his
work.
Understanding art, craft and design:
Pupil C has described and discussed the
approaches of different artists. His work does relate to the stylistic conventions of the artists he has
studied.
Exploring and investigating:
Pupil C has used his reflective journal to give shape to his thinking and develop approaches that reflect
his interests and intentions.
Next steps
To progress, Pupil C needs to:
■ explain and analyse different cultural contexts more fully
■ express preferences with a higher degree of informed opinion
■ interpret and explain how ideas and meanings are conveyed by artists.
Overall assessment judgement
Art and design exemplification standards file level 5
Overall, Pupil C is working at Level 5
Pupils take some creative risks when exploring, experimenting and responding to ideas and selecting
information and resources in order to develop their work. When designing and making, they develop and use
their technical knowledge and skills to manipulate the qualities of materials, processes and the formal
elements appropriately. They consider and discuss the ideas, methods and approaches that are used by
artists, craftspeople and designers, relating these to both context and purpose. They evaluate their own work
and that of others, reflecting on their own view of its purpose and meaning. They are able to adapt and refine
their ideas, processes and intentions.
Understanding art, craft and design:
Pupil C has drawn on others’ methods and approaches, and engaged with the work of practising artists,
to inform his own ideas, intentions and choices. He has made comparisons between his work and that
of other artists (Keith Haring and Grayson Perry). He has understood the role of an artist (Marjan
Wouda) who works in his local community and developed his own views on relevant subject matter for
a workshop project. He is less secure in his understanding of the cultural context within which artists
operate.
Exploring and investigating:
Pupil C has explored and experimented with ideas, materials, tools and techniques with some success.
In conversation with teachers and fellow students he has made reasoned and informed judgements as
the work progressed. Working from first-hand exploration using a range of media, he has found ways to
communicate feelings, experiences and ideas to others.
Creating art, craft and design:
Pupil C’s work shows that he has taken part in the creative process by exploring ideas, media and new
technology. His prior knowledge of Photoshop helped him engage confidently with processes in which
he has improved and refined a series of completed design ideas for a three-dimensional figure. He has
worked with others to realise his ideas and intentions. He has gained in confidence in drawing but this
is not a strength.
Some aspects of his work show that he has approached and used a wide range of media with confidence.
(This is a characteristic of level 6.)
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