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Open Panel A (JPG, 2.3MB)

Excellence boundary

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Open Panel C (JPG, 2.3MB)

‘CUSP’ PORTFOLIOS

Sometimes, portfolios at either end of a grade range may sit exceedingly close to a boundary. These are referred to as ‘cusp’ portfolios, a distinct group within the broad bandings of low, mid, and high (circled with dotted lines in the diagram). Low ‘cusp’ portfolios may satisfy all of the criteria for a grade but may verge on insufficiency in some criteria for that grade. High ‘cusp’ portfolios may provide some evidence towards criteria for the next grade up but be missing sufficient evidence to relocate it into that range.

MH

EL

Purposefully selects art making conventions to frame the investigation and to advance the ideas.

To reach the next grade level this folio could show more evidence of…

Selects and uses appropriate art making conventions to frame the investigation fluently and to drive the development of ideas.

• Establishes Ideas clearly at the beginning of the first board where the candidate selects a cohesive range of ideas
• Makes many considered decisions with placement of imagery in panel two

• A clearer extension of ideas
• A regeneration of ideas occurring earlier on panel two
• Presenting more options with the silhouette sequence at the end of the second panel
• Further editing of work on the second panel to allow for continued development of a successful idea

• Ensures that early work on board one drives the investigation from the very beginning
• Advances and develops ideas early in the submission
• Selects appropriate conventions fluently and competently from the beginning of the submission

Makes decisions that are clearly related to the establishment of a pictorial and / or conceptual purpose.

Reflects on and identifies best options from previous work and use these to advance ideas in distinct / new or diverse directions.

• Makes confident decisions about the use of pictorial and conceptual ideas identified throughout panel two
• Advances ideas purposefully with the considered use of plate and imagery

• Identifies new directions on panel one, with combinations of ball and pattern becoming central to work moving in new and diverse directions
• Creates a range of possibilities for further exploration

Competently uses media and techniques appropriate to the investigation.

Uses a range of media and techniques assuredly, each appropriate to specific phases of the investigation.

• Explores a range of print processes that are clearly appropriate to the investigation
• Works with layering, appropriate colour palette and changes of scale

• Uses printmaking techniques with skill throughout both panels
• Utilises pattern both within print and as a print substrate

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Open Panel A (JPG, 1.7MB)

Merit boundary

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Open Panel C (JPG, 1.4MB)

‘CUSP’ PORTFOLIOS

Sometimes, portfolios at either end of a grade range may sit exceedingly close to a boundary. These are referred to as ‘cusp’ portfolios, a distinct group within the broad bandings of low, mid, and high (circled with dotted lines in the diagram). Low ‘cusp’ portfolios may satisfy all of the criteria for a grade but may verge on insufficiency in some criteria for that grade. High ‘cusp’ portfolios may provide some evidence towards criteria for the next grade up but be missing sufficient evidence to relocate it into that range.

AH

ML

Uses art making conventions to frame the investigation and to provide a foundation for the ideas.

To reach the next grade level this folio could show more evidence of…

Purposefully selects art making conventions to frame the investigation and to advance the ideas.

• Uses the portrait, hands, and flowers to create a systematic body of work and this is clearly identified at the beginning of the investigation
• The work identifies possible options for development

• New print plates being used to advance ideas
• Refining of techniques across the body of work
• Identification of one of the three options presented in the second panel and significant advancement of that idea for sufficient extension

• Develops options early on panel one with the initial four prints that help advance ideas
• Selects ideas on panel one that show purposeful decision-making

Makes some decisions in relation to pictorial and / or conceptual purpose, so that the work moves forward methodically..

Makes decisions that are clearly related to the establishment of a pictorial and / or conceptual purpose.

• Uses colour printed block and collage to advance the development of the work
• Explores emotional elements help to clarify some decision-making

• Explores more than one option on the second panel
• Shifts the work into another field appropriate to the purpose of the investigation.

Uses media and techniques appropriate to the purpose of the investigation.

Competently uses media and techniques appropriate to the investigation.

• Use of a select range of print processes with purpose.
• Use of a range of print techniques with clear intent within the investigation.

• Use of composition, colour, and scale throughout both panels advance the investigation.
• Some printmaking techniques are used with competence.

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Open Panel A (JPG, 1.5MB)

Achieved boundary

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Open Panel C (JPG, 1.4MB)

‘CUSP’ PORTFOLIOS

Sometimes, portfolios at either end of a grade range may sit exceedingly close to a boundary. These are referred to as ‘cusp’ portfolios, a distinct group within the broad bandings of low, mid, and high (circled with dotted lines in the diagram). Low ‘cusp’ portfolios may satisfy all of the criteria for a grade but may verge on insufficiency in some criteria for that grade. High ‘cusp’ portfolios may provide some evidence towards criteria for the next grade up but be missing sufficient evidence to relocate it into that range.

NH

AL

Limited use of art making conventions to frame the investigation and to provide a foundation for the ideas.

To reach the next grade level this folio could show more evidence of…

Uses art making conventions to frame the investigation and to provide a foundation for the ideas.

• Works within a loose frame work to investigate ideas.
• Uses limited print blocks as a primary method of investigation.
• Uses generic techniques but specific artist model practices / conventions are unclear

• Introducing additional plates and picture-making conventions to move the work forward
• Locating additional imagery to support idea development
• Identifying clear artist models or established practices from which to learn
• Developing ideas rather than solely using print processes to recombine imagery

• Uses a range of printmaking conventions that help to frame the investigation
• Investigates ideas with a more limited exploration within the second panel

Makes some decisions in relation to pictorial and / or conceptual purpose, so that the work moves forward methodically.

Makes some decisions in relation to pictorial and / or conceptual purpose, so that the work moves forward methodically.

• Makes some pictorial decisions.
• Evidence of some conceptual purpose
• Attempts are made to develop ideas between panels

• Links ideas but needs more clarity between the work and the exploration of three-dimensional print
• Engages with pictorial decision making where the triangular shapes in panel one are developed in panel two

Uses some media and techniques appropriate to the purpose of the investigation.

Uses media and techniques appropriate to the purpose of the investigation.

• Explores ideas within traditional print media.
• Uses a limited range of print media to investigate ideas.
• Decisions regarding placement of imagery are inconsistent.

• Explores a limited number printmaking techniques and processes.
• Relies on a limited number of blocks and stencils that are appropriate to the investigation.