Level 5 exemplar and comments (1)
Paper TWO
Part A
Design: Question 4
Comments
The candidate is able to link different relevant foci, and identify their relation, for example in the
description of images in Plate (4a) and the hand writing in Plate (4b).
The candidate is able to connect different experiences and feelings with the visual forms, without
understanding the relationship among them, for example in Plate (4a), he/she states the selection of
images creates the form of a ship and the use of colour in Plate (4b) is eye catching.
The candidate is able to provide multiple interpretations of meaning with regard to forms of
presentation. For example in plate (4a), he/she suggests the image of a ship creates a sense of welcome.
In plate (4b), he/she argues the hands and tools used suggest a hand-made feeling.
The candidate is able to quote multiple criteria to judge the appropriateness and effectiveness in
delivering the key message of the presentation for example in his/her comments on the choice of
images in both designs.
Part B
Artwork Statement:
Comments
The candidate shows selection and mastery of materials and skills accurately and effectively in
expressing the key message of the theme, for example in his/her use of marker pens.
The candidate is able to select and master multiple visual elements and principles of design,
accurately and effectively in expressing the key message of the theme, for example in his/her use of
colour and the form in the design.
The candidate shows an ability to integrate various contexts of artworks or ideas in his/her
appreciation and criticism of the designs, and deal with the problems in expressing the theme, for
example in the the composition and the use of typography in the design.
The candidate is able to demonstrate personality characteristics in an original and richly
imaginative way, for example in his/her use of images on the top of the man’s head.
The candidate is able to use multiple, relevant and coordinate forms of artistic creation in
expressing different emotions or idea. For example, his/her use of colour, composition and images in the
work shows the candidate’s intention.
Level 5 exemplar and comments (2)
Paper ONE
Part A
Visual Presentation of a Theme : Question 3
Comments
The candidate is able to link different relevant foci, and identify their relationship, for example in his/her
description of images, colours and composition in Plate (3a) and Plate (3b).
The candidate is able to connect different experiences and feelings with the visual form, without understanding the
relationship among the forms, for example in Plate (3a), he/she states the yellow and red colours create a warm
atmosphere and the colours in Plate (3b) evoke danger and disorder.
The candidate is able to provide multiple interpretations of meaning with forms of presentation. For example, in
plate (3a), he/she suggests the outfit of the lady implies she is from the upper-class. In plate (2b), he/she argues the
different layers of the city represent the development of the city.
The candidate is able to propose multiple criteria, yet is unable to judge the appropriateness of the presentation for
delivering the key message, for example in his/her comments on the colour, composition and the mood of both artworks.
Part B
Artwork Statement:
Comments
The candidate shows selection and mastery of materials and skills accurately and effectively in
expressing the key message of the theme, for example in the use of oil pastel.
The candidate shows mastery of multiple visual elements and principles of design accurately and
effectively in expressing the key message of the theme, for example, in his/her use of colour and the
composition of the work.
The candidate shows an ability to assimilate various context s relating to the artworks or ideas in
his/her appreciation and criticism of the artworks, and explore his/ her own way of painting and looking
for his/ her own painting language, for example, his/her use of composition and images.
The candidate is able to demonstrate personality characteristics in an original and richly
imaginative way, for example in his/her use of the ‘big-head-man’ walking in the street.
The candidate is able to use multiple, relevant and coordinate forms of artistic creation in
expressing different emotions or idea. For example, his/her use of colour, composition and images in the
work shows the candidate’s intention.