BTEC International Level 2 Art and Design

Unit 2: Creative Project in Art and Design — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 2 Unit 2 (Creative Project in Art and Design) — 60 Guided Learning Hours.

Mandatory (Pearson-set)60 GLH13 criteria3 learning aims

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Assessment criteria

Reproduced verbatim from the Pearson specification — the same grid the assignment brief carries. A unit grade is the highest band where all criteria in that band (and every band below it) are met.

Pass

6 criteria

A.P1Yes Your work shows confident understanding of formal elements and how they are used to produce art and design. This includes in-depth recording of the development of your response to the brief and the development of your own visual language.

A.P2Basic recording of development of visual language.

B.P3Yes There is clear evidence of your confident application of visual communication techniques throughout your portfolio. Your response to the brief is both creative and innovative and you have been able to imaginatively communicate ideas in response to the theme of the PSA.

B.P4Make basic use of fictional writing techniques to produce a straightforward script for a fictional drama scene.

C.P4Yes Your research into the work of other practitioners demonstrates clear understanding of how others use visual language, and your annotation and evaluation show you are able to critically reflect on your own use of visual language.

C.P5Sources of information

Merit

3 criteria

A.M1Competent understanding of formal elements in art and design, with effective recording of development of visual language.

B.M2Make appropriate use of scripting conventions and fictional writing techniques to produce a suitable script for a fictional drama scene.

C.M3Competent consideration of visual communication techniques in own and others work.

Distinction

4 criteria

A.D1Explain how the features of fictional drama writing are used to create meaning and engage audiences in different fictional drama scenes.

B.D2Confident application of visual communication techniques to communicate ideas imaginatively in response to a given brief.

BC.D2Carry out competent planning for a scene from a new fictional drama.

C.D3Yes General comments Well done Rosa, this is a really strong portfolio and your hard work throughout this project is clear. Your final piece is a really interesting response to the theme of the brief and your digital image manipulation skills are developing well. For the next project it would be good to see you becoming more confident with the different camera settings as I think this could allow you to take your photography to the next level. Learner Declaration - I certify that the evidence submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources and any artificial intelligence (AI) tools used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice. Learner signature Rosa Russell Date 21.11.24 Assessor declaration – I declare that the work submitted for assessment has been carried out without assistance other than that which is acceptable according to the rules of the specification. I certify that to the best of my knowledge the evidence submitted for this assignment is the learner’s own. The learner has clearly referenced any sources and any AI tools used in the work. I have not solely used AI to mark learner’s work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice. Assessor signature S. Nunez Date 21.11.24 Date of feedback to learner – this must be within a timely period of the assessment taking place and after internal verification has taken place. 21.11.24 By signing the above declaration, you agree to your work and/or image (if featured in recorded and/or photographed files) to be used by Pearson or other Pearson group companies for: (delete if not consenting to some of the following) • professional development, online support, and training of Centre Assessors • support and training for Pearson Examiners/Moderators • published resources • marketing materials Your personal details will be kept in accordance with GDPR, if you have any concerns regarding this, please contact us via the Pearson Contact Portal.

Command verbs in this unit

The verb decides the depth expected — that is what separates Pass from Merit and Distinction work on the same learning aim.

YesBasicMakeSourcesCompetentExplainConfidentCarry

Pearson's ladder runs Identify → Describe → Explain → Compare / Analyse → Evaluate / Justify / Assess. A Merit or Distinction criterion on the same aim always implies the Pass beneath it: an “evaluate” answer that never first “explains” fails, however polished it reads. Hover a verb for what it demands.

Learning aims

A. Explore the features of writing fictional drama
B. Plan content for a fictional drama scene
C. Review visual communication techniques

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