Art

Emerging

Developing

Securing

Mastering

Observing

Can record images both from life and from 2d images using basic techniques. 

Can record both from life and 2d images, with close observation of elements of the image.

Can record both from life and 2d images, with confidence and careful observation of proportion and detail. Is able to add tone/colour to enhance the image, where appropriate.

Can record both from life and 2d images, with confidence and skilful observation of proportion and detail. Will have no problem enhancing the image with tone/colour detail, as necessary.

Techniques and Media

Can use at least two non-drawing based medias, using basic techniques to apply these.

Can use at least three or more non drawing based medias using basic techniques. Multiple techniques will be explored for one material.  

Can use two or more techniques for each material they use and will often use the appropriate material/technique for the situation.

Confidently approaches new materials and techniques and will regularly use the appropriate material/technique for the situation.

Skills with Materials

Can replicate images with very simple shapes and proportion. Can produce some neat work inside their outlines.  

Can achieve at least 3 tones with each material. Can achieve a basic shading gradient. Can achieve mostly correct proportion.   

Can achieve a range of tones and achieve accurate large scale shapes. Can vary pressure of materials and produce delicate and bold marks.

Can achieve accurate small scale shapes/proportion. Can produce smooth shading gradients and can produce basic blending.

Analysis and Evaluation

Can analyse and identify the work of artists and have successfully produced pieces which contain visual elements the artist uses.

Can analyse the work of artists and produce pieces that use materials and techniques in the artists' style. 

Has analysed both their own and artists' work and used this to produce a successful piece of their own, using this inspiration. 

Has analysed one of their own pieces and used feedback to generate a new, more successful piece, improving on weaker areas.      

Artists and History

Can name and comment on the styles and work of artists relevant to their project, and will be able to identify key information.

Can name and comment the styles and work of relevant artists and will be able to identify a range of information for each.  

n describe and explain the styles and effect of a range of artists and will use a range of artistic language to justify possible concepts. 

Can record both from life and 2d images, with confidence and careful observation of proportion and detail. Is able to add tone/colour to enhance the image, where appropriate.