Task 1 – Presentation (Criteria Ai and Aii)

Art Speaks out

Grade 9

Statement of inquiry

Artists draw attention to issues of human impact on the environment (locally or

globally).

Students research on: -

 Inquiry Question
 About the art and Artwork chosen
 Elements of the music
 Purpose of the composition
 Lyrics interpretation
 Connection to SOI
 Composing techniques.

Methodology: -

1. Primary research: Purpose of the composition, Why they have chosen the specific artwork and
artist.
2. Technical Analysis: Tempo, key, Time signature, Texture, Dynamics, Chords(Harmonies) and
Timbre.

3. Conduct a thorough research on the piece including the style and genre, the artists’ involved
and influences, when, where, how and why the music was written. You may conduct interviews
of musicians, surveys etc. if necessary, to make your research more authentic.

DUE DATE 18th September 2020

 ASSESSMENT:: TASK SPECIFIC CLARIFICATIONS
Criterion A: Knowing and understanding
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 and
understanding of the art form studied,
including concepts, processes and limited
use of subject-specific terminology
ii. demonstrates limited understanding of the
role of the art form in original or displaced
contexts
3–4 The student:
i. demonstrates adequate knowledge and
understanding of the art form studied,
including concepts, processes and adequate
use of subject-specific terminology
ii. demonstrates adequate understanding of
the role of the art form in original or
displaced contexts
5–6 The student:
i. demonstrates substantial knowledge and
understanding of the art form studied,
including concepts, processes and
substantial use of subject-specific
terminology
ii. demonstrates substantial understanding of
the role of the art form in original or
displaced contexts
Clarifications
You do not reach a standard described by any
of the descriptors below.
You:
The student demonstrates limited knowledge
and understanding of art/music that
demonstrates personal/group identities and
relationships (the context) including concepts,
processes and limited use of subject-specific
terminology,
Demonstrates limited understanding of the role
of the art form in original or displaced contexts,
including research about the artist(s)
You:
The student demonstrates adequate knowledge
and understanding of art/music that
demonstrates personal/group identities and
relationships (the context) including concepts,
processes and limited use of subject-specific
terminology,
Demonstrates adequate understanding of the
role of the art form in original or displaced
contexts, including research about the artist(s)
You:
The student demonstrates substantial
knowledge and understanding of art/music that
demonstrates personal/group identities and
relationships (the context) including concepts,
processes and limited use of subject-specific
terminology,
Demonstrates substantial understanding of the
role of the art form in original or displaced
contexts, including research about the artist(s)
7–8 The student:
i. demonstrates excellent knowledge and
understanding of the art form studied,
including concepts, processes and excellent
use of subject-specific terminology
ii. demonstrates excellent understanding of
the role of the art form in original or
displaced contexts
You:
The student demonstrates excellent knowledge
and understanding of art/music that
demonstrates personal/group identities and
relationships (the context) including concepts,
processes and limited use of subject-specific
terminology,
Demonstrates excellent understanding of the
role of the art form in original or displaced
contexts, including research about the artist(s)