Understanding Standards Art Design Advanced Higher Expressive An

Understanding Standards: Art & Design (Advanced Higher) Expressive An overview of course assessment

What this presentation covers w w w overview course structure preparing candidates expressive portfolio evaluation contextual analysis

An overview of what is changing and/or what is not changing w The content of the course has not changed. w Content previously only assessed in the units is now included in the course assessment. w The marks for the practical work have increased from 60 to 64. w The marks for the evaluation have been reduced from 10 to 6. w Candidates must complete their evaluation on the SQA template.

Course Structure Coursework assessment task — 100 marks Contains three sections: w practical expressive artwork: 64 marks w contextual analysis: 30 marks w evaluation: 6 marks

Practical expressive artwork The removal of unit assessment has led to amendments in the practical artwork. w Investigation and initial development previously in the units is now assessed here. w Marking instructions have been restructured.

Portfolio assessment task w The portfolio assessment task is set by centres under the conditions specified by SQA. w The portfolio is externally marked and quality assured.

Presenting your practical artwork Candidates can present their practical artwork in a number of ways: w The overall minimum size for practical work is 8 singlesided A 1 sheets (or equivalent). w The overall maximum size for practical work is 16 single -sided A 1 sheets (or equivalent). w Sketchbooks are included in the overall allocation. w 3 D work is included in the overall allocation. w Evaluation template must be attached to the first sheet. w If practical artwork exceeds the maximum, a penalty is applied.

Practical expressive artwork Candidates should submit photographic prints and not the actual work for the following: w two-dimensional work in excess of A 1 size w work using valuable or expensive equipment w work of a fragile nature w work which is large, heavy or otherwise difficult to handle

Practical expressive artwork Throughout the folio candidates have the opportunity to demonstrate skills knowledge and understanding by: w selecting a theme or stimulus w producing expressive art work -investigative research -development of ideas -resolution and realisation of artwork w applying an understanding of art practice by using materials techniques and/or technology to experiment with visual elements

Portfolio assessment task: preparing candidates The portfolio assessment task is published on the SQA website. This contains: w instructions for teachers and lecturers w marking instructions w instructions for candidates.

Marking instructions The marking instructions for the practical artwork and the evaluation have been restructured and marks are now awarded as follows: Process - 32 marks Skills - 32 marks Evaluation - 6 marks

Marking instructions — practical artwork Process Candidates provide evidence of their ability to respond to their theme or stimulus by: w producing a visually coherent and sustained creative process w showing relevant investigative research and development w leading to the effective resolution and realisation of artwork

Marking instructions — practical artwork Skills w Candidates provide evidence of their ability to apply their understanding of art practice by – skilfully and creatively using materials, techniques and/or technology to explore and experiment with visual elements

Marking instructions — evaluation Candidates provide evidence of their ability to evaluate the impact of: w creative decisions and the effectiveness of their artwork with reference to theme or stimulus w creative intentions and specific turning points

Contextual analysis w Candidates must produce a contextual analysis by selecting a single artwork with a clear connection to their practical expressive artwork and discuss the impact of related contexts through analysing the features of the artwork – the term ‘artwork’ can be interpreted in its broadest sense and may be a group of closely related works w The contextual analysis has a maximum of 2, 000 words. If the word count exceeds the maximum by more than 10%, a penalty is applied.

Contextual analysis — command words Discuss Candidates should make connections with contexts to consider how they relate to features of the chosen artwork. Analyse Candidates should examine the elements of the work showing how they relate to the work as a whole.

Portfolio assessment task — submission w The portfolio assessment task is uplifted at the end of May. w Attendance registers (Ex 6 forms) will be provided. w Candidates must complete a flyleaf and include it with their work. w Candidates should number their sheets in the order that they wish them to be viewed. w If submitting sketchbooks, candidates should bookmark the pages they wish to be marked.

Useful Links Important information and documents can be accessed through the Art and Design subject page as they are published: Course specification Course support notes Portfolio assessment task Evaluation template

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