Art & Design – Printmaking (assessed for Entry 2)
Example task: Make a print in the style of your favourite artist.
AC1.1 Select references and resources to support printmaking work.
AC1.2 Respond to observations and experiences relating to a task or theme.
AC1.3 Make references to the work of artists, craftspersons and / or designers.
The pupil has selected a limited number of
references to support their work.
Observational drawing and written
comments provide some evidence of a
personal response from the pupil.
Only one visual reference to the work of
artists, with some basic aspects of the
artist's style evident in the final outcomes.
AC2.1 Use materials, tools and techniques appropriate to printmaking.
The pupil has used a number of painting
and drawing techniques. However, apart
from the final outcomes, where two different
printmaking processes have been used,
there is no evidence of experimentation
with printmaking materials, tools and
techniques.
AC2.2 Use visual elements in
practical work, such as: colour;
pattern; texture; line; shape; form;
space; tone.
Line, colour and shape in particular, lend themselves
to this task and in view of the reference to the work of
Andy Warhol and subsequent outcomes, colour would
be especially important. More emphasis on this particular
element throughout the unit of work would benefit
outcomes.
AC2.3 Develop ideas for a
printmaking outcome.
There is some evidence of the process of selection taking
place, however no real indication of where the final
Images for the prints come from. Development could also
have included different colour ways, which would have
linked well to the initial Andy Warhol reference 'Marilyn'.
AC3.1 Produce an outcome in response to a task or theme using printmaking processes.
AC3.2 Present a printmaking outcome.
The pupil has successfully completed two printmaking outcomes, a multi-coloured
polystyrene press print and a linocut which has been repeated. They both demonstrate a
response to the initial task.
General Comments
The two printmaking outcomes are successful. However, evidence for a number of
the AC's is thin and in the case of AC1.3 and AC2.3 very limited.
The main problem is the lack of experimentation with printmaking materials, tools
and techniques throughout the unit of work.
Art & Design – PRINTMAKING (Assessed for Entry 3)
Example task: Produce a repeat print based on your studies of an artist.
AC1.1 Select a range of references and resources to support printmaking activities.
The pupil has selected appropriate references and resources, however, this area would have
benefited from a wider range of initial references.
AC1.2 Produce visual and / or
tactile records of observations
and experiences relating to a
task or theme.
The pupil has used cut and paste
to recreate an Escher repeat
pattern.
There is also evidence of
observational drawing to record
experiences as well as written
comments.
AC1.3 Identify the influence of artists, craftspersons and / or
designers on their own practice.
The final design relates clearly to the influence of M. C. Escher's
repeat designs.
AC2.1 Select and handle materials, tools and
techniques appropriate to practical printmaking.
This is an AC that needs attention as there is no evidence
of printmaking materials, tools and techniques being
used in the development of ideas.
AC2.2 Use visual elements in practical work, such
as: colour; pattern; texture; line; shape; form;
space; tone.
The visual elements of line, colour, shape and
pattern, which are most appropriate for this
particular task, are well covered.
AC2.3 Develop ideas for a printmaking
Outcome, modifying work as needed.
Ideas have been developed in graphic form,
but not using printmaking techniques.
Little, if any modification of the original idea
has taken place.
AC3.1 Use printmaking processes to produce an outcome in response to a task or theme.
AC3.2 Present a resolved printmaking outcome, with some consideration of refinement.
The pupil has produced a
Printmaking outcome, however,
there is a lack of real
understanding of printmaking
materials, tools and techniques
(see AC2.1)
As a result, the outcome lacks
refinement and is unresolved.
General Comments
In order to achieve an Entry 3 this pupil would have to show evidence that they
were able to handle materials, tools and techniques appropriate to printmaking
both in the development and final outcome.
AC2.1, AC2.2 and AC2.3 all relate to the development of ideas,
and the amplification of content within the specification says:
“Although other materials, tools and techniques will be used during the course,
particularly during research, the emphasis should be on printmaking processes”.
Clearly that is not the case with this unit of work.