There are 4 assessment objectives and they must all be covered in components 1 and 2.
Written annotation
When addressing the requirements of AO3, you must record your ideas, observations and insights both visually and through written annotation using appropriate specialist vocabulary, as work progresses. Annotation must be explicitly evidenced in both Component 1 and Component 2.
The content and presentation of annotation will be determined by what you wish to communicate, including how it supports the development of your work through the creative process.
For example, as ideas are developed, explored and recorded annotations might relate to initial thoughts, practical considerations, the communication of intentions, responses to sources, critical reflection on personal work and self-evaluation. Annotations need to be integral rather than ‘bolt-on’ aspect of the creative process. As such, annotation can also contribute to evidence for AO1, AO2 and AO4. Annotations can be presented in hand written and/or digital form.
- AO1: Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.
- AO2: Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes.
- AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.
- AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language.
Written annotation
When addressing the requirements of AO3, you must record your ideas, observations and insights both visually and through written annotation using appropriate specialist vocabulary, as work progresses. Annotation must be explicitly evidenced in both Component 1 and Component 2.
The content and presentation of annotation will be determined by what you wish to communicate, including how it supports the development of your work through the creative process.
For example, as ideas are developed, explored and recorded annotations might relate to initial thoughts, practical considerations, the communication of intentions, responses to sources, critical reflection on personal work and self-evaluation. Annotations need to be integral rather than ‘bolt-on’ aspect of the creative process. As such, annotation can also contribute to evidence for AO1, AO2 and AO4. Annotations can be presented in hand written and/or digital form.