| Pass | Merit | Distinction |
P1 show a response to source material through experimentation in practical workshops, recognising obvious possibilities as performance material | M1 show considered responses to source material, exploring its more creative possibilities as performance material with insight and attention to detail | D1 show a range of detailed responses to source material, in which the possibilities as performance material are explored in a perceptive and comprehensive manner |
P2 develop and shape workable ideas | M2 develop and shape the most workable ideas | D2 develop and shape the most creative ideas |
P3 perform with a level of skill appropriate to the chosen medium showing commitment and engagement with the material | M3 perform with a level of skill that shows some control in the handling of the chosen medium, showing clear commitment and engagement with the material | D3 perform with a sense of flair, confidence and assured control of the chosen medium, showing consistent focus and engagement with the material |
P4 evaluate the potential of the work in artistic, professional and vocational terms with recognition of the strengths and weaknesses of the work. | M4 evaluate the potential of the work in artistic, professional and vocational terms, with considered judgements about what worked well and/or less well. | D4 evaluate the potential of the work in artistic, professional and vocational terms with strengths and weaknesses clearly identified and judgements fully justified and thoughtfully expressed. |
To achieve P1 evidence should show that the learner has used their research to identify possibilities for development although responses will consist of the most obvious uses of the material. For M1 learners will be able to consider a number of possibilities for the development of source material and this will be undertaken in a more creative manner. To achieve D1 source materials must be explored in a detailed and insightful manner. Learners will show that they have considered a number of possibilities and will not be afraid of rejecting ideas. They will also be able to explain the thought processes behind their choices in a thorough manner.
To achieve P2 learners must engage in the development of feasible ideas showing that they appreciate some of the practical constraints, eg time and physical resources, they are likely to come across. For M2 their contribution to the development process will demonstrate that they understand the medium in which they are working and can apply their understanding of the medium to the shaping of the work. They will demonstrate some foresight in the consideration of practical constraints they are likely to some across. To achieve D2 the learners will demonstrate more creative and perceptive way of working. They will not only be able to identify constraints but will be able to suggest alternatives and work through problems to find workable solutions.
Performance work will be assessed through P3, M3 and D3. To achieve P3 learners should demonstrate competent performance skills appropriate to the medium being used. Performance work should show that they have used and demonstrated some skills appropriate to the chosen performance medium. The learners should show some commitment to the work and be able to communicate their ideas to the audience. For M1 performances will show control in the handling of performance skills. A higher degree of commitment to the performance will be apparent and performance work will be focused. To achieve D3 learners should be confident and well focused.
To achieve P4 learners should be able to identify what went well and less well and make some suggestions as to how the work might be further developed. These suggestions are however likely to be unelaborated and general in their nature. For M4 the evaluation should discuss the potential of the work making reference to specific examples from the work produced. To achieve D4 the learner will be able to weigh up the potential of the work and make judgements about the feasibility of further development. Comments will be fully supported by well-chosen examples from the work.
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