1. Art & Design – Graphic Design (assessed for Entry 2) Example theme: Competitions.

2. AC1.1 Select references and resources to support graphic design work. Within the general theme of “Competitions” the pupil has investigated medieval combat with a view to designing a poster for a modern day re-enactment. A sample of the research shows internet images of such events as well as examples of artists' work covering similar topics.

3. AC1.2 Respond to observations and experiences relating to a task or theme. The pupil has responded in a personal way both visually, using drawings and photographs, and in written form.

4. AC1.3 Make references to the work of artists craftpersons and designers. There are a number of different references to artists and craftspersons, and the influence of the Bayeux Tapestry in particular can be seen in the work. In this example the pupil has used the paper cut-out method to recreate the simple shapes noted in the tapestry.

5. AC2.1 Use materials, equipment and basic techniques appropriate to graphic design work. AC2.2 Use visual elements in practical work, such as: colour; pattern; texture; line; shape; form; space; tone. The pupil has used a variety of 2D materials and techniques including collage, photography and simple printmaking. A number of visual elements have also been covered. However, experimentation with text and layout, which would have been most appropriate for this particular piece of work are missing.

6. AC2.3 Develop ideas for a graphic design outcome. The pupil has used a landscape image together with one of his own photographs to produce the final design as a polystyrene print.

7. AC3.1 Produce an outcome in response to a task or theme using graphic design processes AC3.2 Present a graphic design outcome. The pupil has used simple printmaking together With ICT to produce an outcome in the form of a poster advertising a medieval battle re-enactment.

8. General Comments A number of ACs have been well covered, particularly the initial research, suggesting that this pupil could have achieved an Entry 3. However, key elements important to graphic design work are missing with the result that evidence for even Entry 2 is very thin in certain areas. There is no experimentation with typography in any of the development work. Also, the development of ideas is quite limited with no alternative layouts being considered. The final outcome is disappointing and doesn't really work as a poster, emphasising the need to have worked with text and layout throughout the unit.