BTEC International Level 2 Art and Design

Unit 8: Unit 8 — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 2 Unit 8 (Unit 8) — 30 Guided Learning Hours.

Internal / Optional30 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.P1Describe different purposes and styles of animation.
A.P2Sources of information
B.P3Create basic visual assets for an animation.
B.P4Use basic animation techniques.
C.P5Produce a basic animated sequence.
C.P6Sources of information

Merit

5 criteria
A.M1Explain the styles of animation used for different purposes, using appropriate examples.
A.M2Describe different types of animation used on different platforms.
B.M3Create appropriate visual assets for an animation competently.
B.M4Use appropriate animation techniques to produce a competent animation with a soundtrack.
C.M5Develop and communicate a basic idea for an animation.

Distinction

2 criteria
A.D1Explain different types of animation used on different platforms, using appropriate examples.
BC.D2Develop and competently communicate an appropriate idea for an animation.

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.

DescribeSourcesCreateUseProduceExplainDevelop
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 types and purposes of animation
  • B. Develop ideas and assets for an animation
  • C. Use animation techniques to produce an animation

How checkb.tech checks this unit

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