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Work Sample : Bobby

Activity : Visual Arts: Insect drawings

    Visual Arts: Insect drawings - Bobby : Grade Commentary

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Bobby has demonstrated an adequate level of competence in using forms and techniques to represent qualities of the subject matter. The insect has been drawn in proportion and there is evidence of observation of common features such as legs and antennae. Bobby has used a variety of colours and experimented with the use of line and shading in an attempt to create texture. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade C standard at the end of Stage 2.

Grade C

The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the processes and skills.

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Foundation Statement strands

The following strands are covered in this activity:

  • Visual Arts
    Students make artworks that represent a variety of subject matter and make choices about the forms and techniques used to best represent the qualities of the subject matter. They discuss reasons why artists make particular artworks and why different interpretations are possible, recognising similarities and differences in how subject matter is represented.
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