Gathering, recording, research, and investigation I have a detailed mind map. My project has a clear beginning point. I have looked at an appropriate artist – I can explain why, and why I chose specific works. – I have done some practical work based on what I researched. I have evidence of researching from different sources – I havent just used the internet, I have visited a library, museum, gallery etc. My evidence supports the ideas on my sheet. This is obvious and clear. I have recorded from direct observation/from other sources. This work is detailed and accomplished.

Exploration and developing of ideas I can clearly see my first ideas (they are different to my final ideas). I have developed initial ideas and observational drawings, by sketching different solutions. I have taken my sketches and developed these further, trying out different media in the process I have analysed the results of these explorations and made clear artistic decisions about what to do next There is a clear link between research images and my work. I have used my research to help me. My work has changed (improved) as it has developed. I have explained how. I have explained why my work needed the changes that I have made.

Organisation and relationships of visual and/or other forms I have organised my work clearly and imaginatively – I have made clear design choices that make sense. The way my worksheet looks helps explore the question. My idea is clear and easy to follow – it is not getting lost. I have thought about how to make the design of my worksheet even better, and then done it. I have thought carefully about the composition of my final piece and I have tried out different ways of presenting the same idea. I have judged my own work and worked out areas to change or improve – I have made clear changes now, and some I will make in my final piece. I have explained this.

Selection and control of materials, media and processes I have included quality evidence that I have experimented with different media. I have explained how I did this. I have used some of the following : Pencil, biro, pen and ink, charcoal, pastels, pencil crayons, wax crayons, felt tips, printing, mono-printing, sponging, watercolour, acrylic, oil, collage, mixed media, sculpture, relief, photoshop, illustrator. I have explained why I used these. I have take photographs to help me explore my idea. I have printed these on photographic paper. I have experimented – I have used the results of these experiments to change and improve my ideas. I have decided how to improve or change my work and used different materials/media to help me If I have done work on the computer, I have taken screenshots at each stage of the process, and I have explained what I’m doing.

Personal vision and presentation I have explained my final ideas carefully and using correct keywords. My writing supports the images and adds to them. I have tried to make a piece of art that is personal to me, I have important ideas and I have expressed them as uniquely as possible. I can discuss the themes and ideas in my work, and the style of my work, and I can relate this to my research. I have clearly identified areas in which I have done well, and areas that I need to improve – these are things that I will do in my final piece. I can clearly express my opinion about the artwork that I have produced for this project, and I can use specialist vocabulary to explain my ideas and artistic choices.

Overall mark and comments You must give yourself a mark out of 20 for each section. A mark of 0 means there is no evidence. A mark of 5 means that the work is limited. A mark of 10 means the work is satisfactory. A mark of 15 means the work is very good. A mark of 20 means that the work is outstanding.