Art skills required by the end of Grade 9 / 11 and 12
By the end of Grade 9 ... all students should:
- be familiar with the art elements and priniciples
- have explored different mediums
- have grasped the basic techniques of drawing
- understand how a brief works (and mark allocations)
- be familiar with art terminology
- communicate effectively
By the end of Grade 11 .... all art students should have achieved the following outcomes:
AO1
GATHERING, RECORDING, RESEARCH & INVESTIGATION
(a) Investigate and research a variety of appropriate sources
(b) Record and analyse information from direct observation
and /or other sources and personal experience
AO2 EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF IDEAS
(a) Explore range of visual and/or other ideas by manipulating images
(b) Show a development of ideas through appropriate processes
AO3 ORGANISATION AND RELATIONSHIPS OF VISUAL AND/OR OTHER
FORMS
(a) Organise and manipulate visual and/or other forms effectively to express ideas
(b) Make informed aesthetic judgements
AO4 SELECTION & CONTROL OF MATERIALS, MEDIA & PROCESSES
(a) Show exploration and experimentation with appropriate materials
(b) Select and control appropriate media and processes,
AO5 PERSONAL VISION AND PRESENTATION
(a) Personal vision and commitment through an interpretative/creative response
(b) Present informed response through personal evaluation, reflection & critical thinking
By the end of Grade 12 .... all art students should have mastered the following skills:
- Personal Qualities (e.g. originality of theme)
- Manipulative, Artistic and Analytical Skills (e.g. direct observation / technique)
- Aesthetic Qualities (e.g. using the formal elements of art in a highly skilled way)
- Knowledge and Critical Understanding (e.g. making critical judgments about their work)
