Visual Art Journal Progress Examples of journal content points out of 28 Your mark Comments

(divide by 4 for
Report
1-7 mark)

Exploring Skills, Techniques and 12

Processes - Documentation of process
- Experiments with materials, media and technology
- Observational drawings
- Preliminary studies and plans
- Photographic contact sheets and test prints
- Computer screenshots

Investigation and Making - Responses to artists and their work 4

Connections -Detailed evaluations and critical analysis of an artwork
- “Transcription” or using the style or technique of an artist
- Making connections between an artist and your own work
- Responses to exhibition visits
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Ideas & Intentions - Concept mapping of ideas and themes 4

- Considering how meaning is communicated through choices of
imagery and materials
-Reworking an idea using different techniques
- Self reflections work in progress

Personal Reflections 4
- Evaluations of art practices and art making experiences
- Challenges faced and obstacles overcome
- Records of valuable feedback received/ critiques

Presentation & Art Vocabulary - Balance of text and visuals 4

- Writing is legible
- Layout is considered
- Language is appropriate. Art terminology is used. Artists’ names
and movements are spelled correctly.

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