Composition and Performance Assessment
A B
Beyond Expected
The selected presentation
consistently shows a good
sense of Simultaneity/
Performance Aspect 1: Ensemble and is well
Sense of Simultaneity/ matched to the student’s/
Ensemble group’s performance
capabilities.
The work consistently
displays effective musical
communication. A strong
Performance Aspect 2:
sense of communication and
Musical communication
commitment is evident.
The work is consistently
creative and captivating, with good shape and direction.
Composition Aspect 1: very good shape and
Use of Polyrhythms direction.
The work consistently shows
Composition Aspect 2: well-focused control of the
Use of Musical Elements musical elements, and these
such as Dynamics, Timbre, are developed highly
Metre, and Structure/Form effectively.
TOTAL MARK:
C D
Expected
The selected presentation
mostly shows a good sense
of Simultaneity/Ensemble,
and is appropriate for the
student’s/group’s
performance capabilities.
The work displays mostly
effective musical
communication. A good
sense of communication and
commitment is evident.
The work is creative with
The work shows good
control of the musical
elements, and these are
developed mostly effectively.
Developing
The selected presentation
shows some sense of
Simultaneity/Ensemble but is
sometimes beyond the
student’s/group’s
performance capabilities.
The work displays some
musical communication. An
adequate sense of
communication and
commitment is evident.
The work is creative, with
satisfactory shape and
direction.
The work shows satisfactory The work shows little control
control of the musical of the musical elements.
elements, and these are
developed partially
effectively.
Not Acceptable
The selected presentation
shows little sense of
Simultaneity/Ensemble, and
is not appropriate to the
student’s/group’s
performance capabilities
The work offers little sense of
communication and
commitment.
The work shows little
creativity, shape and
direction.
Grade Descriptors:
A - Beyond Expected
This is beyond what is expected of a student in Form 2, exceeding expectations of a Form 2 student.

- Demonstrates in-depth and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the task used with precise use of terminology and
performance to communicate this understanding.

- In-depth understanding of artistic intention and engagement with the artistic process demonstrated in consistent development of
ideas, creativity and critical reflection.

B - Expected
This is what is expected of a student in Form 2, as most students will be expected to be working at this level.

- Demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of the media used, with appropriate use of terminology to communicate this
understanding.

- Evidence of understanding of artistic intention and the artistic process and development of ideas, creativity and critical reflection

C - Developing
This is below what is expected of a student in Form 2, however this could be due to various reasons whether it be issues with
commitment and effort into the work and/or could also be due to the lack of effort or commitment given into the work.

- Some understanding of artistic intention and the artistic process, that is, understanding of the work of others, the student’s own work
and the connections between these.

- Some evidence, through the student’s own work, of understanding of the artistic process.

- Technical skills are evident but not necessarily well developed. There is some evidence of development of ideas and some evidence
of creativity and critical reflection.

D - Not Acceptable
The student did not complete the work to a suitable and and appropriate level and is not acceptable. This could be due to lack of
understanding or prior knowledge and/or could also be due to the lack of effort or commitment given into the work.

- Demonstrates little knowledge and understanding of the media used with limited use of terminology.

- The student’s own work demonstrates very limited artistic process, technical skills, creativity and critical reflection.