Edexcel IGCSE Art & Design: Assessment Criteria

1 2 3 4 RECORD observations, experiences and ideas which are appropriate to intentions.

ANALYSE and evaluate images, objects and artefacts, making informed connections with the work of others.

DEVELOP and explore ideas, using a variety of media and processes that are appropriate to intentions.

REVIEW and refine ideas, modifying work as it progresses before presenting a coherent personal response.

Working beyond the expected level of skills & techniques whilst recording from observation, experience and ideas

Working beyond expectations of understanding of complex issues.Outstanding analysis and connections

Exploration of ideas and command of media and processes exceed expectations at this level

Independent judgements, review and personal style exceed expectations for this level

Perceptive command of skills & techniques whilst recording from observation, experiences and ideas.

Understanding of complex issues, heightened analysis, informed connections

Fluent exploration of ideas, excellent command of media and processes

Independent judgements and review through exciting personal style

A*91-100 marksExceptional

A81-90 marksFluent

B71-80 marksConfident

C61-70 marksCompetent

D51-60 marksSound

E41-50 marksLimited

F31-40 marksBasic

G21-30 marksWeak

U0-20 marks

Good use of skills & techniques when recording from observation, experiences and ideas

Good judgements shown when analysing and making connections

Confident exploration of ideas through good use of media and processes

Discriminating judgements and review through imaginative personal style

Consistent use of skills & techniques when recording from observation, experiences and ideas

Some consideration of issues shown when analysing and making connections

Methodical exploration of ideas through use of media and process

Considered judgements and review through methodical personal style

Sound use of skills & techniques when recording from observation, experiences and ideas

Some understanding of formal elements when analysing and making connections

Deliberate exploration of ideas through use of media and processes

Sound judgements and review through deliberate personal style

Limited use of skills & techniques when recording from observation, experiences and ideas

Some understanding of colour and technique when analysing and making connections

Exploration of ideas through the use of media and processes lacks subtlety or sensitivity

Tendency to repeat ideas and a lack of technical competency frustrates personal style

Basic use of skills & techniques when recording from observation, experience and ideas

Basic understanding of some issues when analysing and making connections

Ideas are consolidated too early and not fully realised.Use of media and process are laboured

Little appreciation of aesthetic consideration in personal style

Weak use of skills & techniques when recording from observation, experience and ideas

Attempts are made to analyse and make connections

Ideas are consolidated immediately.Use of media and processes lack control

Attempts made to review, aesthetic considerations lack coordination

Work that fails to meet any of the weak descriptors

Work that fails to meet any of the weak descriptors

Work that fails to meet any of the weak descriptors

Work that fails to meet any of the weak descriptors

LAMcGrath 2014

Assessment Objectives

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