2. Understanding Standards: Art & Design (Advanced Higher) Expressive
An overview of course assessment

3. What this presentation covers
overview
course structure
preparing candidates
expressive portfolio
evaluation
contextual analysis

4. An overview of what is changing and/or what is not changing
The content of the course has not changed.
Content previously only assessed in the units is now included in the course assessment.
The marks for the practical work have increased from 60 to 64.
The marks for the evaluation have been reduced from 10 to 6.
Candidates must complete their evaluation on the SQA template.

5. Course Structure Coursework assessment task — 100 marks
Contains three sections:
practical expressive artwork: 64 marks
contextual analysis: 30 marks
evaluation: 6 marks

6. Practical expressive artwork
The removal of unit assessment has led to amendments in the practical artwork.
Investigation and initial development previously in the units is now assessed here.
Marking instructions have been restructured.

7. Portfolio assessment task
The portfolio assessment task is set by centres under the conditions specified by SQA.
The portfolio is externally marked and quality assured.

8. Presenting your practical artwork
Candidates can present their practical artwork in a number of ways:
The overall minimum size for practical work is 8 single-sided A1 sheets (or equivalent).
The overall maximum size for practical work is 16 single-sided A1 sheets (or equivalent).
Sketchbooks are included in the overall allocation.
3D work is included in the overall allocation.
Evaluation template must be attached to the first sheet.
If practical artwork exceeds the maximum, a penalty is applied.

9. Practical expressive artwork
Candidates should submit photographic prints and not the actual work for the following:
two-dimensional work in excess of A1 size
work using valuable or expensive equipment
work of a fragile nature
work which is large, heavy or otherwise difficult to handle

10. Practical expressive artwork
Throughout the folio candidates have the opportunity to demonstrate skills knowledge and understanding by:
selecting a theme or stimulus
producing expressive art work
-investigative research
-development of ideas
-resolution and realisation of artwork
applying an understanding of art practice by using materials techniques and/or technology to experiment with visual elements

11. Portfolio assessment task: preparing candidates
The portfolio assessment task is published on the SQA website. This contains:
instructions for teachers and lecturers
marking instructions
instructions for candidates.

12. Marking instructions
The marking instructions for the practical artwork and the evaluation have been restructured and marks are now awarded as follows:
Process - 32 marks
Skills - 32 marks
Evaluation - 6 marks

13. Marking instructions — practical artwork
Process
Candidates provide evidence of their ability to respond to their theme or stimulus by:
producing a visually coherent and sustained creative process
showing relevant investigative research and development
leading to the effective resolution and realisation of artwork

14. Marking instructions — practical artwork
Skills
Candidates provide evidence of their ability to apply their understanding of art practice by
skilfully and creatively using materials, techniques and/or technology to explore and experiment with visual elements

15. Marking instructions — evaluation
Candidates provide evidence of their ability to evaluate the impact of:
creative decisions and the effectiveness of their artwork with reference to the theme or stimulus
creative intentions and specific turning points

16. Contextual analysis
Candidates must produce a contextual analysis by selecting a single artwork with a clear connection to their practical expressive artwork and discuss the impact of related contexts through analysing the features of the artwork
the term ‘artwork’ can be interpreted in its broadest sense and may be a group of closely related works
The contextual analysis has a maximum of 2,000 words. If the word count exceeds the maximum by more than 10%, a penalty is applied.

17. Contextual analysis — command words
Discuss
Candidates should make connections with contexts to consider how they relate to features of the chosen artwork.
Analyse
Candidates should examine the elements of the work showing how they relate to the work as a whole.

18. Portfolio assessment task — submission
The portfolio assessment task is uplifted at the end of May.
Attendance registers (Ex6 forms) will be provided.
Candidates must complete a flyleaf and include it with their work.
Candidates should number their sheets in the order that they wish them to be viewed.
If submitting sketchbooks, candidates should bookmark the pages they wish to be marked.

19. Useful Links
Important information and documents can be accessed through the Art and Design subject page as they are published:
Course specification
Course support notes
Portfolio assessment task
Evaluation template