International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Art Assessment Criteria

Criterion

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SCORE

Knowledge and Understanding

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.

The student has acquired limited theoretical knowledge and little understanding of the topic under consideration.

The student shows a basic acquisition of theoretical knowledge and understanding of the topic under consideration. The student uses some subject-specific terminology to show a critical awareness.

The student shows a broad understanding of the topic under consideration, and applies theoretical knowledge and subject-specific terminology to identify some of the complexities of the materials studied.

The student shows a thorough understanding of the topic under consideration, and confidently applies theoretical knowledge and subject-specific terminology to identify clearly the complexities of the materials studied.

NOT Applicable

 

Application

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.

The student demonstrates limited abilities to use skills and strategies. The work is of poor quality.

The student demonstrates success with basic skills and strategies. The work reaches a point of realization and shows some proficiency in technique(s).

The student applies skills and strategies needed to produce creative work showing reasonable proficiency in technique(s).

The student shows confidence in applying skills and strategies needed for the realization of work, which shows creativity and proficiency in technique(s).

The student is highly competent in choosing and applying a range of skills and strategies for the realization of work. The processes and resolved artwork reflect a high level of creativity/proficiency.

 

Reflection and Evaluation

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.

The student’s use of feedback and reflections upon themes is minimal. The student completes a rudimentary evaluation of her/his skill.

The student finds it difficult to take feedback into account when working. The student provides an evaluation of her/his development as well as evaluating the themes and issues. Some aspects of the evaluation may be unrealistic or incomplete.

The student reflects on themes and takes feedback into account when working. The student provides an evaluation of her/his development and the process of working. The evaluation includes an appraisal of the quality  of produced work and an identification of areas of improvement

The student gives a considered response to feedback and provides a thorough reflection and evaluation of her/his development and of the process of working. The evaluation includes an accurate analysis of the quality of produced work and details of improvements which could be made.

NOT Applicable

 

Artistic Awareness and Personal Engagement

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.

The student participates to some extent in activity associated with the task yet shows little interest and personal engagement in the work.

The student participates in activity associated with the task and shows some self-discipline and motivation in the work.

The student is fully engaged in the work and shows a willingness to develop further her or his potential.

The student demonstrates a high level of interest and personal engagement in the work, and shows initiative, enthusiasm, and commitment.

NOT Applicable