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Work Sample : Kim

Activity : Visual Arts: Wire Sculptures

    Visual Arts: Wire Sculptures - Kim : Grade Commentary

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Kim has demonstrated a very high level of competence in using materials and forms to represent the subject matter of a face and its features. There is evidence of careful, detailed observation and artistic risk-taking in the inclusion of hair and glasses. Kim has investigated and experimented with a variety of construction techniques and spatial qualities to represent likenesses using a 3D wire sculpture. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade A standard at the end of Stage 3.

Grade A

The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.

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Foundation Statement strands

The following strands are covered in this activity:

  • Visual Arts
    Students make artworks for a variety of audiences using different forms and techniques to convey meaning and represent the likeness of things in the world. They discuss artworks in terms of how subject matter is used and represented, artists' intention and audience interpretation and make reasoned judgements about these artworks.
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