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IB Diploma visual arts assessment feedback
Candidate name:
Part 1: Comparative Study (20%)
Candidates who do not examine and compare at least 3 artworks by at least 2 different artists from at least two contrasting cultural contexts will not be awarded a mark
higher than 2 in criteria B and C. Candidates who do not examine and compare at least 3 artworks by at least 2 different artists will not be awarded a mark higher than
3 in criterion D.
A: Identification and analysis of
formal qualities
0 0
Does not reach the standard
1-2
Outline of the formal qualities
of the selected pieces
Limited, superficial
or
Relies heavily on personal
opinion.
3-4
Largely descriptive account of
the identified formal qualities.
Some informed analysis but
this is underdeveloped.
5-6
Consistent, insightful and
informed identification and
analysis of the formal qualities.
Mark awarded /6
Marks awarded are indicative only. This task is marked by external examiners.
Additional comments, suggestions or remarks:
B: Analysis and understanding
of function and purpose
Does not reach the standard
1-2
Outline of the function and
purpose
Limited, superficial
or
Relies heavily on personal
opinion.
3-4
Largely descriptive account of
the function and purpose
At least two contrasting
cultural contexts.
Some informed analysis and
understanding but not fully
developed.
5-6
Consistent, insightful and
informed analysis
Thorough understanding of the
function and purpose
At least two contrasting
cultural contexts
Mark awarded /6
C: Analysis and evaluation of
cultural significance
0 0
Does not reach the standard
1-2
Outline of the material,
conceptual and cultural
significance
Limited, superficial
or
Relies heavily on personal
opinion.
3-4
Largely descriptive account of
the material, conceptual and
cultural significance
At least two contrasting
cultural contexts.
Some informed analysis and
evaluation but not fully
developed.
5-6
Consistently insightful and
informed analysis and
thorough evaluation of the
material, conceptual and
cultural significance
At least two contrasting
cultural contexts.
Mark awarded /6
D: Making comparisons and
connections
Does not reach the standard
1-2
Outlines connections,
similarities and differences with
little analysis.
Connections are largely
superficial or inappropriate
Basic understanding of how
the pieces compare and
contrast.
3-4
Analyses and describes the
connections, similarities and
differences with some critical
analysis.
Connections are logical and
coherent
Adequate understanding of
how the pieces compare and
contrast
5-6
Critically analyses and
discusses the connections,
similarities and differences
Connections are logical and
coherent
Thorough understanding of
how the pieces compare and
contrast
Mark awarded /6
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E: Presentation and subject-
specific language
0 0
Does not reach the standard
1-2
Limited or inconsistent clarity
Limited or inconsistent visual
appropriateness
Some limited subject-specific
language
3-4
Clear and coherent
Visually appropriate and
legible
Some consistent use of
appropriate subject-specific
language.
5-6
Clear and coherent
Visually creative, engaging and
legible.
Subject-specific language is
used accurately and
appropriately throughout.
Mark awarded /6
Total (for SL) /30
(HL only)
F: Making connections to own art-
making practice
Does not reach the standard
1-3
Outlines the outcomes of the
investigation in a limited way.
Few or only superficial connections to
their own art-making practice.
4-6
Some analysis of the outcomes of the
investigation.
Describes the extent to which their own
art-making and pieces have been
influenced by artworks, objects and
artifacts
Inconsistent or incomplete connections.
7-9
Analysis of the outcomes of the
investigation.
Explains the extent to which their own
art-making and pieces have been
influenced by artworks, objects and
artifacts,
Adequate connections.
10-12
Consistent and insightful evaluation on
the outcomes of the investigation.
Effective analysis and evaluation of the
extent to which their own art-making
and pieces have been influenced by
artworks, objects and artifacts
Informed and meaningful connections
throughout.
Mark awarded /12
Total (for HL) /42