Criterion A

Criterion A: Knowing and understanding
Maximum: 8

Objectives:
i. demonstrate knowledge of the art form studied, including concepts, processes, and the use of
appropriate language
ii. demonstrate knowledge of the role of the art form in original or displaced contexts
iii. use acquired knowledge to inform their artwork.

Achievement level Level descriptor
0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
 
1–2  The student:
i. demonstrates limited knowledge of the art form studied, including
concepts, processes, and limited use of appropriate language
ii. demonstrates limited knowledge of the role of the art form in original or
displaced contexts
iii. demonstrates limited use of acquired knowledge to inform his or her
artwork.

3–4  The student:
i. demonstrates adequate knowledge of the art form studied, including
concepts, processes, and adequate use of appropriate language
ii. demonstrates adequate knowledge of the role of the art form in original
or displaced contexts
iii. demonstrates adequate use of acquired knowledge to inform his or her
artwork.

5–6 The student:
i. demonstrates substantial knowledge of the art form studied, including
concepts, processes, and substantial use of appropriate language
ii. demonstrates substantial knowledge of the role of the art form in
original or displaced contexts
iii. demonstrates substantial use of acquired knowledge to inform his or her
artwork.

7–8 The student:
i. demonstrates excellent knowledge of the art form studied, including
concepts, processes, and excellent use of appropriate language
ii. demonstrates excellent knowledge of the role of the art form in original
or displaced contexts
iii. demonstrates excellent use of acquired knowledge to inform his or her
artwork.