St Marys Coptic Orthodox College

Years 8 Visual Arts Assessment, 2014

Name:

Class:

Term: Semester 2, Term 3

Assessment Tasks:
Aboriginal brush stroke painting (Acrylic paint on black card) Land
Students view and discuss the works of Gloria Petyarre and other Aboriginal bush medicine leaves
painters. They explore the sense of movement in the paintings and consider the use of art elements
that have been employed in order to achieve this.
Students plan for and complete their own work inspired by the bush medicine leaves painters. They
use acrylic paint of black card with fine brushes. Students attempt to apply even and intentional
brushstrokes and follow movement lines to give a sense of movement to their work.
Grade
E
D
C

What the Grade Means:

Your result is approximately one year BELOW the standard expected.
Your result is approximately six months BELOW the standard expected.
Your work is up to the standard expected. You are making acceptable progress in developing

your skills.
You are making good progress. Your result is approximately six months ABOVE the standard

expected.
You are making excellent progress. Your result is approximately one year ABOVE the

standard expected.
Your Assessment for this Work:

Creating and Making

Skills being Assessed:

Experiment with visual arts conventions and techniques, including
exploration of techniques used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
artists, to represent a theme, concept or idea in your artwork
Develop planning skills for art-making by exploring techniques and
processes used by different artists
Practise techniques and processes to enhance representation of ideas
in your art-making
Make visual art works that demonstrate the conceptual representation
of the world as a source of ideas.
Present artwork demonstrating consideration of how the artwork is
displayed to enhance your intention to an audience
Select aspects of other Arts subjects and learning areas to inspire and
develop visual arts works, exploring ideas and learning about Australia
and the world.

Comment:

Teacher: Mrs. Hayley Kirkpatrick

Date: 20 / 08 /2015

St Marys Coptic Orthodox College

Years 8 Visual Arts Assessment, 2014

Name:

Class:

Term: Semester 2, Term 3

Assessment Tasks:
Chinese Pottery (Ceramics)
- Students review the Elements and Principals of Art and practice applying these in
their analysis of others art and creation of their own
- Students view and discuss pottery form the Ming Dynasty. They design their own
bowl or vase inspired by the Ming style. Students gain understanding of the
equipment and processes of working with clay as they form, dry, fire, paint, glaze
and re-fire their work.
- Students complete a test about the history of the Ming Dynasty, their art and the
techniques required.
Grade
E
D
C

What the Grade Means:

Your result is approximately one year BELOW the standard expected.
Your result is approximately six months BELOW the standard expected.
Your work is up to the standard expected. You are making acceptable progress in developing

your skills.
You are making good progress. Your result is approximately six months ABOVE the standard

expected.
You are making excellent progress. Your result is approximately one year ABOVE the

standard expected.
Your Assessment for this Work:

Creating and Making

Skills being Assessed:

Investigate the practices and viewpoints of art, craft and design and the
connection to and influence on aesthetic and expressive intention when
imagining and planning.
Attribute purpose and meaning to visual arts works through a range of

perspectives.
Practise techniques and processes to enhance representation of ideas in their
art-making
Reflect on their own and others visual arts practice recognising the safe and
sustainable use of materials and processes.
Practice skills in a range of mediums
Make visual arts works that demonstrate the conceptual representation of the
world as a source of ideas.

Comment:

Teacher: Mrs. Hayley Kirkpatrick

Date: 14 / 08 /2015

St Marys Coptic Orthodox College

Years 8 Visual Arts Assessment, 2014

Name:

Class:

Term: Semester 2, Term 3-4

Assessment Tasks:
Watercolour Painting Sky
Students learn the techniques required for the medium of watercolour paint. They practice using wet
and dry techniques as well as blending colours on the page. Students explore the concept of
silhouettes against a sky; they research, develop and practice their concept before completing a
watercolour painting of the sky scene and using ink to add a silhouette on top of the watercolour.
Grade
E
D
C

What the Grade Means:

Your result is approximately one year BELOW the standard expected.
Your result is approximately six months BELOW the standard expected.
Your work is up to the standard expected. You are making acceptable progress in developing

your skills.
You are making good progress. Your result is approximately six months ABOVE the standard

expected.
You are making excellent progress. Your result is approximately one year ABOVE the

standard expected.
Your Assessment for this Work:

Creating and Making

Skills being Assessed:

Investigate the practices and viewpoints of art, craft and design and the
connection to and influence on aesthetic and expressive intention when
imagining and planning.
Attribute purpose and meaning to visual arts works through a range of
perspectives.
Practise techniques and processes to enhance representation of ideas in their
art-making
Reflect on their own and others visual arts practice recognising the safe and
sustainable use of materials and processes.
Practice skills in a range of mediums
Make visual arts works that demonstrate the conceptual representation of the
world as a source of ideas.

Comment:

Teacher: Mrs. Hayley Kirkpatrick

Date: 14 / 08 /2015

St Marys Coptic Orthodox College

Years 8 Visual Arts Assessment, 2014

Name:

Class:

Term: Semester 2, Term 4

Assessment Tasks:
Renaissance Art:
Exploring and responding: Students research the historical influences behind Renaissance Art, they also apply
their knowledge of the elements and principals of art to portraits paintings from the Renaissance time; they
recognise common uses of colour, value, gradation, line, theme and more to understand the typical composition
of the art movement.

Creating and making: Students design and create their own portrait, applying similar elements and principals as
the renaissance painters. They consider the use of background, clothing and prop to enhance the meaning and
representation of the person in the portrait. They learn to mix complex colours and apply even and effective
brushstrokes.

Grade
E
D
C

What the Grade Means:

Your result is approximately one year BELOW the standard expected.
Your result is approximately six months BELOW the standard expected.
Your work is up to the standard expected. You are making acceptable progress in developing

your skills.
You are making good progress. Your result is approximately six months ABOVE the standard

expected.
You are making excellent progress. Your result is approximately one year ABOVE the

standard expected.
Your Assessment for this Work:

Creating and Making

Skills being Assessed:

understanding of social, cultural, political, economic and historic contexts and

constructs
Combine and manipulate arts elements, principles and/or conventions
to represent and communicate ideas and develop imaginative solutions
to set tasks.
Practise techniques and processes to enhance representation of ideas in their
art-making
Compare, analyse, evaluate, and interpret the content, meaning and qualities
in arts works created in different social, cultural and historical contexts
Practice skills in a range of mediums
Make visual arts works that demonstrate the conceptual representation of the
world as a source of ideas.

Comment:

Teacher: Mrs. Hayley Kirkpatrick

Date: 20 / 11 /2015
St Marys Coptic Orthodox College

Years 8 Visual Arts Assessment, 2014

Name:

Class:

Term: Semester 2, Term 4

Assessment Tasks:
Fabric Art
Exploring and responding: Students learn about the importance of safe work practices, they complete a risk
assessment to inform the way they work with sharp tools and equipment
Creating and making: Students learn how to cut, pin and hand stitch two pieces of fabric to create a Christmas
tree ornament. They apply an embellishment technique according to their skill and comfort level, this may include
embroidery, beading, applique or fabric marking.

Grade
E
D
C

What the Grade Means:

Your result is approximately one year BELOW the standard expected.
Your result is approximately six months BELOW the standard expected.
Your work is up to the standard expected. You are making acceptable progress in developing

your skills.
You are making good progress. Your result is approximately six months ABOVE the standard

expected.
You are making excellent progress. Your result is approximately one year ABOVE the

standard expected.
Your Assessment for this Work:

Creating and Making

Skills being Assessed:

Experiment with, select and use appropriate skills, techniques, processes,
media, materials, equipment and technologies across a range of arts forms
and styles.
Independently plan, design, make and present arts works that
represent and communicate ideas and purpose.
Practise techniques and processes to enhance representation of ideas in their
art-making
Practice skills in a range of mediums
Make visual arts works that demonstrate the conceptual representation of the
world as a source of ideas.
Understand and apply effective safety procedures while completing artworks

Comment:

Teacher: Mrs. Hayley Kirkpatrick

Date: 4 / 12 /2015

St Marys Coptic Orthodox College

Years 8 Visual Arts Assessment, 2014

Name:

Class:

Term: Semester 2, Term 4

Assessment Tasks:
Visual Diaries
Students are required to keep a visual diary and contribute at least one piece to it per week throughout the
semester. The pieces do not need to be all drawings, but must reflect the inspiration the student is finding in their
day-to-day lives that influences their art making.

Grade
E
D
C

What the Grade Means:

Your result is approximately one year BELOW the standard expected.
Your result is approximately six months BELOW the standard expected.
Your work is up to the standard expected. You are making acceptable progress in developing

your skills.
You are making good progress. Your result is approximately six months ABOVE the standard

expected.
You are making excellent progress. Your result is approximately one year ABOVE the

standard expected.
Your Assessment for this Work:

Creating and Making

Skills being Assessed:

One entry in visual diary made every week throughout the semester
Maintain a record of the creating and making of your art works
Explain your decisions about how you present arts works for specific
purposes and audiences

Develop skills in seeking inspiration from the world

around you
Practice technical art skills in your choice of style and medium
Use correct arts language and terminology when explaining art works and
inspiration of art making.

Comment:

Teacher: Mrs Hayley Kirkpatrick

End of term 4, 2015