Assessment in art uses four criteria;
A. Knowledge and understanding.
B. Application.
C. reflection.
D. Artistic awareness and personal engagement.
Below you will find the rubrics which will help you understand how you will be graded for each.
If you have any problems in understanding these rubrics speak to Mr. Kerr and he will explain them to you :-)
Adapted assessment criteria for Year 3 MYP.Assessment in Art in the ISM
Criterion A: Knowledge and understanding. Maximum 8
You are expected to have a knowledge and understanding of the art forms you have studied. This criterion includes:
Knowing and understanding the theoretical basis of the art forms studied.
Developing an understanding of themes and issues studied in/through art.
Using subject specific terminology to show aesthetic and critical awareness when talking about your work or the work of others.
Understanding how history and cultural differences might have influenced the production or direction of art.
Understanding how a range of artists and people who work in the arts have contributed to its development.
Below is a description of the grade levels for this criterion.
Level of achievement
Descriptor
1-2 Poor
You have a limited theoretical knowledge and a little understanding of the topic being studied.
3-4 Acceptable
You have acquired a basic theoretical knowledge and understanding of the topic being studied. You have used some subject specific terminology to show critical awareness.
5-6 Good
You have shown a broad understanding of the topic being studied and have applied theoretical knowledge and subject specific terminology to identify some of the complexities of the materials studied.
7-8 Great
You have shown a thorough understanding of the topic being studied. You have confidently applied theoretical knowledge and subject specific terminology to identify clearly the complexities of the materials studied.
Assessment for this criterion will be based on written work in your sketch book, in your process journal, on oral presentations and discussions with your teacher.
