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Work Sample : Darcy

Activity : Visual Arts: Insect drawings

    Visual Arts: Insect drawings - Darcy : Grade Commentary

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Darcy has demonstrated a limited level of competence in using forms and techniques to represent the subject matter. There is very little detail in the features of the insect. Darcy has produced a simplistic outline drawing with rough colouring to indicate texture, demonstrating limited observation skills. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade D standard at the end of Stage 2.

Grade D

The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited 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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