2-D Design Concentration — Section II
A concentration is defined as “a body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence.” In scoring concentrations, there are four major areas of concern.
Coherence and development or both— is the work presented actually a concentration?
Quality of the concept/idea represented— is there evidence of thinking and of focus?
Degree of development and investigation that is evident in the work— including the amount of work or number of pieces represented.
Quality of the work in both concept and technique.
Note:
These four areas will necessarily appear in shifting relationships of relative strength and weakness. Where the four are not even in the level of achievement they represent, they will be considered as a whole to arrive at the score for the section.
Because this section is concerned with a process of growth and discovery, the work presented may span a range of levels of achievement. If this is the case, the higher level that is reached should be acknowledged in the score that is given.
Key Scoring Descriptors
A. Integration of the Topic of the Concentration and the Work Presented
B. Decision Making and Discovery through Investigation
C. Originality and Innovative Thinking
D. Evocative Theme and Engagement of the Viewer
E. Understanding and Application of 2-D Design Principles
F. Growth and Transformation
G. Technical Competence and Skill with Materials and Media
H. Appropriation and the Student “Voice”
I. Image Quality (for Weak and Poor Concentration only)
J. Overall Accomplishment and Quality
In applying these descriptors, consider the content, style, and process of the work.
6 EXCELLENT CONCENTRATION
6.A The concentration topic and the work presented are unmistakably and coherently integrated.
6.B The investigation of the concentration topic provides convincing evidence of informed decision making and discovery.
6.C The concentration clearly demonstrates an original vision and innovative ideas and risk taking, or both.
6.D An evocative, engaging theme is sustained through most of the work.
6.E The work shows a thorough understanding and effective application of 2-D design principles.
6.F The work conveys a sense of transformation and most works demonstrate a distinct measure of success.
6.G In general, the work is technically excellent; materials and media are used effectively to express ideas.
6.H Any apparent appropriation of published or photographic sources clearly provides a visual reference that is transformed in the service of a larger, personal vision in which the student’s “voice” is prominent.
6.J Accomplishment among the works may vary but overall, the work reaches a level of excellent quality.
5 STRONG CONCENTRATION
5.A The concentration topic is successfully integrated with most of the work presented.
5.B The investigation of the concentration topic provides evidence of thoughtful decision making and of discovery in many works.
5.C The work for the concentration generally demonstrates original and innovative ideas.
5.D An evocative, engaging concentration theme is clearly present in much of the work.
5.E Overall the work shows understanding and effective application of design principles; there may be some less successful pieces
5.F The work generally exhibits transformation and many works demonstrate a measure of success.
5.G The work is technically strong; materials and media are used well to express ideas.
5.H Any apparent appropriation of published or photographic sources or the work of other
artists shows a strong sense of the student’s “voice” and individual transformation of the images.
5.J There may be varying levels of accomplishment among the works, but overall, the work is of strong quality.
4 GOOD CONCENTRATION
4.A The concentration topic and the work presented are closely related.
4.B Some clear decision making and discovery are evident in the investigation of the concentration.
4.C The concentration demonstrates some originality, and the work shows some innovative thinking.
4.D A clear theme that engages the viewer with some of the work is discernible.
4.E The work is inconsistent in quality, but overall the understanding and application of design principles is good.
4.F Apparent transformation is noticeable but the scope of the work is limited or repetitive.
4.G The work demonstrates good technical competence and use of materials and media; technical aspects and articulation of ideas do not always work together.
4.H With the apparent appropriation of published or photographic sources or the work of other artists, the student’s “voice” is discernible; the images have been manipulated to express the student’s individual ideas.
4.J There may be uneven levels of accomplishment among the works for the concentration, but overall the work is of good quality.
3 MODERATE CONCENTRATION
3.A The connection between the concentration topic and the work is evident, but erratic.
3.B Decision making is sporadic and the work demonstrates little sense of investigation or discovery.
3.C An idea for a concentration is presented and some original ideas or attempts at innovation with materials and techniques seem to be emerging.
3.D A potentially engaging theme is somewhat discernible, but is inadequately considered.
3.E Some development is evident, but only a moderate understanding and superficial application of design principles are demonstrated.
3.F Some transformation is discernible but the scope of the work is narrow and repetitive or both.
3.G Though uneven, the work demonstrates emerging technical competence and some knowledgeable use of materials and media.
3.H If published or photographic sources or the work of other artists are appropriated, the works appear to be nearly direct reproductions; even if skillfully rendered, the student’s “voice” and the individual transformation of the images are minimal.
3.J There may be an emerging level of accomplishment among the works for the concentration, and overall the work is of moderate quality.
A concentration is defined as “a body of work unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence.” In scoring concentrations, there are four major areas of concern.
Coherence and development or both— is the work presented actually a concentration?
Quality of the concept/idea represented— is there evidence of thinking and of focus?
Degree of development and investigation that is evident in the work— including the amount of work or number of pieces represented.
Quality of the work in both concept and technique.
Note:
These four areas will necessarily appear in shifting relationships of relative strength and weakness. Where the four are not even in the level of achievement they represent, they will be considered as a whole to arrive at the score for the section.
Because this section is concerned with a process of growth and discovery, the work presented may span a range of levels of achievement. If this is the case, the higher level that is reached should be acknowledged in the score that is given.
Key Scoring Descriptors
A. Integration of the Topic of the Concentration and the Work Presented
B. Decision Making and Discovery through Investigation
C. Originality and Innovative Thinking
D. Evocative Theme and Engagement of the Viewer
E. Understanding and Application of 2-D Design Principles
F. Growth and Transformation
G. Technical Competence and Skill with Materials and Media
H. Appropriation and the Student “Voice”
I. Image Quality (for Weak and Poor Concentration only)
J. Overall Accomplishment and Quality
In applying these descriptors, consider the content, style, and process of the work.
6 EXCELLENT CONCENTRATION
6.A The concentration topic and the work presented are unmistakably and coherently integrated.
6.B The investigation of the concentration topic provides convincing evidence of informed decision making and discovery.
6.C The concentration clearly demonstrates an original vision and innovative ideas and risk taking, or both.
6.D An evocative, engaging theme is sustained through most of the work.
6.E The work shows a thorough understanding and effective application of 2-D design principles.
6.F The work conveys a sense of transformation and most works demonstrate a distinct measure of success.
6.G In general, the work is technically excellent; materials and media are used effectively to express ideas.
6.H Any apparent appropriation of published or photographic sources clearly provides a visual reference that is transformed in the service of a larger, personal vision in which the student’s “voice” is prominent.
6.J Accomplishment among the works may vary but overall, the work reaches a level of excellent quality.
5 STRONG CONCENTRATION
5.A The concentration topic is successfully integrated with most of the work presented.
5.B The investigation of the concentration topic provides evidence of thoughtful decision making and of discovery in many works.
5.C The work for the concentration generally demonstrates original and innovative ideas.
5.D An evocative, engaging concentration theme is clearly present in much of the work.
5.E Overall the work shows understanding and effective application of design principles; there may be some less successful pieces
5.F The work generally exhibits transformation and many works demonstrate a measure of success.
5.G The work is technically strong; materials and media are used well to express ideas.
5.H Any apparent appropriation of published or photographic sources or the work of other
artists shows a strong sense of the student’s “voice” and individual transformation of the images.
5.J There may be varying levels of accomplishment among the works, but overall, the work is of strong quality.
4 GOOD CONCENTRATION
4.A The concentration topic and the work presented are closely related.
4.B Some clear decision making and discovery are evident in the investigation of the concentration.
4.C The concentration demonstrates some originality, and the work shows some innovative thinking.
4.D A clear theme that engages the viewer with some of the work is discernible.
4.E The work is inconsistent in quality, but overall the understanding and application of design principles is good.
4.F Apparent transformation is noticeable but the scope of the work is limited or repetitive.
4.G The work demonstrates good technical competence and use of materials and media; technical aspects and articulation of ideas do not always work together.
4.H With the apparent appropriation of published or photographic sources or the work of other artists, the student’s “voice” is discernible; the images have been manipulated to express the student’s individual ideas.
4.J There may be uneven levels of accomplishment among the works for the concentration, but overall the work is of good quality.
3 MODERATE CONCENTRATION
3.A The connection between the concentration topic and the work is evident, but erratic.
3.B Decision making is sporadic and the work demonstrates little sense of investigation or discovery.
3.C An idea for a concentration is presented and some original ideas or attempts at innovation with materials and techniques seem to be emerging.
3.D A potentially engaging theme is somewhat discernible, but is inadequately considered.
3.E Some development is evident, but only a moderate understanding and superficial application of design principles are demonstrated.
3.F Some transformation is discernible but the scope of the work is narrow and repetitive or both.
3.G Though uneven, the work demonstrates emerging technical competence and some knowledgeable use of materials and media.
3.H If published or photographic sources or the work of other artists are appropriated, the works appear to be nearly direct reproductions; even if skillfully rendered, the student’s “voice” and the individual transformation of the images are minimal.
3.J There may be an emerging level of accomplishment among the works for the concentration, and overall the work is of moderate quality.