Edexcel International GCSE: Art & Design Assessment Matrix

LAMcGrath 2012

GRADES

AO1 RECORDRecord observations, experiences and ideas which are appropriate to

intentions.

AO2 ANALYSEAnalyse and evaluate images, objects and artefacts, making

informed connections with the work of others.

AO3 DEVELOPDevelop and explore ideas, using a variety of media and processes that

are appropriate to intentions.

A04 REVIEWReview and refine ideas, modifying

work as it progresses, before presenting a coherent personal

response.

A*91-100 marks

Exceptional

• 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

A81-90 marks

Fluent

• 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 peronal style

B71-80 marks

Confident

• 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

C61-70 marks

Competent

• 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

D51-60 marks

Sound

• 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 procsses

• Sound judgements and review through deliberate personal style

E41-50 marks

Limited

• 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

F31-40 marks

Basic

• 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

G21-30 marks

Weak

• 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

U0-20 marks

• 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