Fine Art - Component 2 - GCE A Level Practical - September 2016 - Total Mark 46 - Performance Level Descriptors

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GCE A Level Advanced Art and Design Fine Art Component 2 provides assessment guidance for practical work, using AO1–AO4 with performance level descriptors and a total mark of 46 out of 72. It details how candidates develop ideas through sustained investigation, explore and select resources and techniques, record observations and insights, and present a personal response connecting visual elements. An examiner commentary highlights work situated around mid to high Performance Level 4, with stronger marks in AO1 and AO3 and independent thinking linked to the theme 'Variation and Similarity'.

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Reading Time48 min

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Fine Art

Component 2

Assessment Framework (AO1–AO4)

Performance Levels and Mark Bands

Examiner commentary

GCE A LevelAdvancedArt and Design # Fine Art Component 2FRAZERTotal Mark 46 AO1 AO2 AO3 AO4 Record Realise Develop Explore and Select 11 12 12 11 Mark Performance 4 4 4 4 Level Total 46 out of 72 | PERFORMANCE
CALCULATOR | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | A LEVEL
PRACTICAL
-SEPT 2016 | LIMITED ABILITY | BASIC ABILITY | EMERGING COMPETENT ABILITY | COMPETENT AND CONSISTENT
ABILITY | CONFIDENT AND ASSURED
ABILITY | EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY | | | Taxonomy | partial,inconsistent,literal,
elementary,minimal,rushed,
sporadic,naive,little creative
intent,disjointed,pedestrian,
credible,lacks control over the
formal elements,vague aims | straightforward,deliberate,just
adequate,methodical,superficial,
unrefined,crude visual language,
simplistic reflection,plays safe,
unresolved,contextual references
explored but lack relevance,
defines aims with some
understanding,developing control
over the formal elements | predictable,broadening,makes
progress,relevant,description not
explanation,demonstrates
intentions,appropriate,sufficient
control,emerging individuality,
thorough,adequate control over
the formal elements,contextual
references inform journey,pursues
aims with understanding | diverse,effective,purposeful,
consistent,skilful,coherent,
imaginative,informed,some
perception,satisfies creative intent,
engaged,consistent control over
the formal elements,contextual
references inspire creativity,
realises some aims, | independent,realised,sensitive,
creative,sustained,highly
inventive,critical,perceptive,
comprehensive,in-depth,
insightful,original,genuine creative
journey,refined,in-depth
reflection,exciting,comprehensive
control over the formal elements,
contextual references shows some
personal insight,fully realises all
aims and objectives | inspired,surprising,unique,
authoritative,genuine discovery,
adventurous,accepting of the
unexpected,challenging,fully
informed,questioning,dexterous,
erudite,highly intuitive,daring,
insightful and comprehensive
exploration of contextual
references,ideas synthesised into
highly sophisticated realisations,
goes beyond aims to produce
surprising realisations,control over
the formal elements demonstrate
fluent sensitivity and understanding | | | AO1
Develop ideas
through sustained
and focused
investigations
informed by
contextual and
other sources,
demonstrating
analytical and
critical
understanding | 3
1
2 | 6
5
4 | 9
8
7 | 12
11
10 | 15
14
13 | 18
17
16 | AO1 total:
12 | | | LIMITED | BASIC | EMERGING COMPETENT | COMPETENT AND CONSISTENT
diverse,
purposeful,
informed
effective,
consistent
coherent
some perception
imaginative
contextual references inspire
creativity | CONFIDENT AND ASSURED
independent | EXCEPTIONAL | | | AO2
Explore and select
appropriate
resources,media,
materials,
techniques and
processes,
reviewing and
refining ideas as
work develops | 2
3
1 | 5
4
6 | 8
7
9 | 12
11
10 | 15
13
14 | 18
17
16 | AO2 total:
11 | | | LIMITED | BASIC | EMERGING COMPETENT | COMPETENT AND CONSISTENT
diverse,
skilful,
imaginative
contextual references inspire
creativity,
coherent, | CONFIDENT AND ASSURED | EXCEPTIONAL | | | A03
Record ideas,
observations and
insights relevant to

FAQs

What are the assessment objectives (AOs) used in this Fine Art practical component?

The document uses AO1 (Develop ideas), AO2 (Explore and select resources and techniques), AO3 (Record ideas, observations and insights), and AO4 (Present a personal and meaningful response).

How does Performance Level 4 relate to the examiner commentary?

The examiner notes the submission establishes assessment within mid and high positions of Performance Level 4 and that it begins to meet descriptors from Performance Level 5 in AO1 and AO3.

What theme and creative intention does the examiner commentary describe?

The candidate’s responses address the theme 'Variation and Similarity', aiming to explore inequality within the city and using contextual references to inspire experiments with drawing styles and digital manipulation.

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