PROGRAMME STANDARDS: ART AND DESIGN - MQA

[PROGRAMME STANDARDS: ART AND DESIGN] 2012
2. Assessment and the eight domains of programme learning outcomes
The measure of achievement of the eight domains of learning outcomes of a
programme (Art and Design) is based on the level of studies with a different
emphasis at each level, for example, from a low to more complex and difficult level.
These levels are defined by programme aims and learning outcomes.
The relationship of student assessment and the eight domains of programme
learning outcomes can be described in the following paragraphs.
i. Mastery of body of knowledge (of discipline areas)
Student assessment will determine whether the student has mastered the
body of knowledge in the field of specialization.
This body of knowledge may include three main aspects: art making, art
investigation and art appreciation. Students at the certificate and diploma
levels can be assessed in terms of the strength of their art making and
practical skills. At the degree level, students can be assessed in terms of a
creative production of art work, their thinking skills and art appreciation. At
the graduate level, students are assessed in terms of thinking abilities, critical
analysis, creative management, contribution to new knowledge and research
quality.
ii. Practical skills
Student assessment will determine whether the students are able to produce
practical and effective project work which has elements of creativity and which
is of a high standard. This involves the students' use of media, techniques and
technologies that incorporate the elements of art and principles of design to
produce effective, meaningful and functional works of art. Assessment
involves not only the end product but also evaluates the effectiveness of the
artwork produced.
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