Level 4 exemplar and comments (1)

Paper ONE Visual Presentation of a Theme: Question 1

Part A

Comments

The candidate has sought out many relevant, but not interrelated foci, for example in his/her description of the

images and use of colours in the artworks.

The candidate is able to connect art forms to many related experiences and feelings, showing an understanding of

the relationships among forms, and has attempted to analyse the key messages of the designs, for example in the use of

colours and lines between two artworks.

The candidate is able to provide multiple interpretations of meaning with forms of presentation, for example in

plate (1a), he/she suggests the cross represents a religious symbol. In plate (1b), he/she argues the brush strokes and the

colours used suggest a kind of experiment in style.

The candidate is able to propose multiple criteria, yet is unable to judge the appropriateness of the presentation for

delivering the key message, for example in his/her comments on the meaning behind of the two artworks.

Part B

Artwork Statement:

Comments

The candidate shows mastery of materials and skills in appropriately and effectively highlighting

the key message of the theme, for example his/her use of a flat, thick strokes.

The candidate shows mastery of multiple visual elements and the principles of design in

highlighting the key message of the theme, for example in his/her use of colour and the form of the

design.

The candidate shows an ability to consider particular forms or ideas in his/her appreciation and

criticism of the artwork by reflecting on how to present the theme, for example by the use of tree trunks.

The candidate is able to demonstrate personality characteristics in an original way and by means of

transference or association for example, in the use of the ‘red’ sky.

The candidate is able to use multiple, relevant and coordinate forms of artistic creation to express

different emotions or ideas. For example, his/her use of colour, composition and images in the work

shows the atmosphere in the forest.

Level 4 exemplar and comments (2)

Paper TWO Design: Question 3

Part A

Comments

The candidate is able to link different relevant foci, and identify their relationship, for example in

the description of the use of colour in Plate (3a) and the materials used in Plate (3b).

The candidate is able to connect different experiences and feelings with the visual form, without

understanding the relationship among the forms, for example in Plate (3a), he/she states the grey colour

creates a playful atmosphere and the way of packaging in Plate (3b) evokes a strong traditional

Japanese art style.

The candidate is able to provide multiple interpretations of meaning with forms of presentation.

For example in plate (3a), he/she suggests the use of images give a sense of playfulness. In plate (3b),

he/she argues the cloth used in packaging the bottles suggest an environmentally-friendly product.

The candidate is able to propose one or two criteria, but without being able to judge the

appropriateness of the presentation, for example with regard to the attractiveness of the designs.

Part B

Artwork Statement:

Comments

The candidate shows mastery of materials and skills in appropriately and effectively highlighting

the key message of the theme, for example in his/her use of marker pens.

The candidate shows mastery of multiple visual elements and principles of design in highlighting

the key message of the theme, for example in his/her use of colour and the form of the designs

The candidate shows an ability to consider particular forms or ideas in his/her appreciation and

criticism of the artwork by reflecting on how to present the theme, for example by the use of characters

with closing eyes.

The candidate is able to demonstrate personality characteristics in an original and richly imaginative

way, for example his/her in the use of different images to represent the flavours of the noodles.

The candidate is able to use multiple, relevant and coordinate forms of artistic creation to express

different emotions or idea. For example, his/her use of colour, composition and images in the design

shows the candidate’s intention.