Edexcel International GCSE: Art & Design Assessment Matrix
AO1 RECORD GRADES
A*
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Working beyond expectations of understanding of complex issues
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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
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Perceptive command of skills & techniques whilst recording from observation, experiences and ideas.
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Understanding of complex issues, heightened analysis, informed connections
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Fluent exploration of ideas, excellent command of media and processes
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Independent judgements and review through exciting peronal style
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Good use of skills & techniques when recording from observation, experiences and ideas
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Good judgements shown when analysing and making connections
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Confident exploration of ideas through good use of media and processes
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Discriminating judgements and review through imaginative personal style
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Consistent use of skills & techniques when recording from observation, experiences and ideas
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Some consideration of issues shown when analysing and making connections
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Methodical exploration of ideas through use of media and process
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Considered judgements and review through methodical personal style
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Sound use of skills & techniques when recording from observation, experiences and ideas
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Some understanding of formal elements when analysing and making connections
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Deliberate exploration of ideas through use of media and procsses
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Sound judgements and review through deliberate personal style
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Limited use of skills & techniques when recording from observation, experiences and ideas
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Some understanding of colour and technique when analysing and making connections
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Exploration of ideas through the use of media and processes lacks subtlety or sensitivity
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Tendency to repeat ideas and a lack of technical competency frustrates personal style
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Basic use of skills & techniques when recording from observation, experience and ideas
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Basic understanding of some issues when analysing and making connections
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Ideas are consolidated too early and not fully realised.
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Little appreciation of aesthetic consideration in personal style
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Use of media and process are laboured
Weak use of skills & techniques when recording from observation, experience and ideas
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Attempts are made to analyse and make connections
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Ideas are consolidated immediately.
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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
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Work that fails to meet any of the weak descriptors
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Work that fails to meet any of the weak descriptors
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Work that fails to meet any of the weak descriptors
81-90 marks
Fluent
71-80 marks
Confident C 61-70 marks
Competent D 51-60 marks
Sound E 41-50 marks
Limited F 31-40 marks
Basic G
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21-30 marks
Weak U 0-20 marks
A04 REVIEW
Working beyond the expected level of skills & techniques whilst recording from observation, experience and ideas
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91-100 marks
B
AO3 DEVELOP
Develop and explore ideas, using a variety of media and processes that are appropriate to intentions.
Exceptional A
AO2 ANALYSE
Analyse and evaluate images, objects and artefacts, making informed connections with the work of others.
Record observations, experiences and ideas which are appropriate to intentions.
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Review and refine ideas, modifying work as it progresses, before presenting a coherent personal response.
LAMcGrath 2012