briefing session on 2018 hkdse visual arts public examination · (paper 1, question 1) • 5% of...

Briefing Session on 2018 HKDSE

Visual Arts Public Examination

Oct 2018

Programme

• Briefing on assessment requirements, marking criteria and

general performance on Paper 1

• Briefing on assessment requirements, marking criteria and

general performance on Paper 2

• Evaluation on the implementation of the relaxation of the

linkage between art/design appreciation and criticism and

visual arts making/ design in 2018 HKDSE Visual Arts Exam

• Q & A

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PAPER 1

VISUAL PRESENTATION OF A THEME

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Briefing on assessment requirements, marking criteria

and general performance of Candidates on Paper 1

Assessment requirements

Part A (20 marks)

With regard to the artwork provided, candidates are assessed on

whether they can provide:

1. precise detail in description

2. a reasonable depth of analysis

3. an in-depth interpretation and evaluation from varied perspectives

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The mark allocation of Part A

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Part B (80 marks)

Candidates are assessed on their ability to select and manipulate visual language, media, materials, tools and techniques appropriate for the creative expression, communication of a theme or solving a particular problem.

Create a piece of two-dimensional artwork using any medium, form, style and technique to present a theme. Creative briefs such as notes, sketches and layouts that you produce for the examination should be written/drawn on the white bond paper provided. The white bond paper may be submitted along with the finished work to explain your artwork. This section carries 80 marks.

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General Marking Criteria

With reference to the application of the visual element, the

articulation of art media, the technique, the visual effect and

visual communication; evaluate the candidates’ ability to:

1. present the theme in a personal and creative way

2. select means of visual self-expression and determine the

most appropriate method of communicating an idea, a

thought, a feeling, a sentiment, etc.

3. demonstrate competence in dealing with visual elements

4. select and apply appropriate medium, techniques and

processes in the execution and production of a painting.

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The mark allocation of Part B

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(A) Describe, analyse and compare the forms and expressions of

Plate (1a) and Plate (1b); interpret and evaluate these works.

(20 marks)

Paper One, Question 1

Plate (1a) Frank Vigneron. Le Songe Creux, number

16. 1997. Ink on board, 67.6 x 43.8 cm.

Plate (1b) Jennifer Bartlett. Scheveningen Black.

1999-2000. Oil on canvas, 213.4 x 426.7 cm.

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There are no model answers for questions requiring comparison

and contrast, analysis, and interpretation. Responses were

judged on the basis of viewpoints provided and communication

of:

1. Literal Description

Precise detail in description

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2. Formal Analysis

A reasonable depth of analysis on the aspects of

• idea and the theme

• characteristics of the two media

• different approaches of art-making

3. Interpretation of Meaning

An in-depth interpretation from varied perspectives

4. Value Judgment

An in-depth evaluation from varied perspectives

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(B) Create a piece of two-dimensional work based on the theme

“Vibrating Triangle(s)”. (80 marks)

1. Selection and Use of Materials & Techniques

2. Selection and Use of Visual Elements and Principles of

Design

3. Creativity & Imagination

4. Communication of the Theme

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General performance of candidates (Paper 1, Question 1)

• 5% of the candidates attempted this question.

• The performance was poor in general.

• Some of the candidates painted in an abstract style, using

lines and swirling images to express the feeling of ‘vibration’.

These candidates demonstrated a limited expression of

composition and perspective.

• Some candidates were not able to interpret or elaborate on

this theme. In such cases, the interpretation of the theme

was literal and unimaginative.

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(A) Describe, analyse and compare the forms and expressions of Plate (2a) and Plate (2b); interpret and evaluate these works.

(20 marks)


Plate (2a) Kyungmin Nam. The Table of

Cezánne – The Invited N. 2009-2010. Oil on

linen, 130 x 89.4 cm.)

Plate (2b) Richard Jackson. The Blue Room. 2011.

Fiberglass, steel, wood, formica, urethane paint, acrylic

paint, canvas, wig, motor, rubber and control panel,

variable dimensions.

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2. Formal Analysis







4. Value Judgment


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“Happiness Has Filled up Our Art Room”.

(80 marks)



Design



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General performance of candidates

(Paper 1, Question 2)


• The performance was satisfactory in general.

• Most of the candidates used a realistic style to express their

response to the theme.

• Some candidates demonstrated imagination in transforming

the images into imaginative scenes.

• Candidates demonstrated a varied expression of colour,

composition and perspectives.

• Some candidates left out the element of ‘happiness’ and just

painted a scene without contextualisation.

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(20 marks)


Plate（3a） David Hockney. Mulholland Drive:

The Road to the Studio. 1980. Acrylic on canvas,

218.44 x 617.22 cm.

Plate (3b) Gérard Fromanger. Bastille Réseaux.

2007. Oil and acrylic on canvas, 200 x 300 cm.

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2. Formal Analysis







4. Value Judgment


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“Magical Map: from Home to School”. (80 marks)



Design



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• The performance was fair in general.

• Most candidates used google map icons to convey the route

from home to school.

• Most candidates used a realistic style to present their

response to the theme.

• Some candidates left out the element of the ‘magical’ and

simply painted a scene without contextualisation. The

interpretation of the theme was flat and tedious.

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(A) Describe, analyse and compare the forms and expressions of Plate (4a) and Plate (4b); interpret and evaluate these works.

(20 marks)


Plate (4a) Jacob Lawrence. The Migration of the

Negro, Panel no. 49. 1940-1941. Casein tempera on

hardboard, 45.7 x 30.5 cm.

Plate (4b) Max Beckmann. Before the Masked Ball.

1922. Oil on canvas, 80 x 130 cm.

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2. Formal Analysis







4. Value Judgment


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“Six Teenage Mountaineers”. (80 marks)



Design



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• Most candidates used climbing a mountain to convey the

atmosphere of ‘arduous’.

• Some candidates provided a ‘mountain of books’ to deliver

an abundant and appealing content with great significance.

• A small number of candidates left out the element of

‘teenage’ and just painted six people without further

interpretation.

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(20 marks)


Plate (5a) Leon Kossoff. Children's Swimming

Pool, 11 o'clock Saturday Morning, August

1969. 1969. Oil on board, 152 x 205 cm..

Plate (5b) Anonymous. Garden of Nebamun. 1400BC.

Tomb wall painting, 64 x 74.2 cm.

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2. Formal Analysis







4. Value Judgment


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(B) Create a piece of two-dimensional artwork based on the

theme “The Beach, Sea Turtle(s), Submarine(s) and an Oil

Spill”. (80 marks)



Design



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• The performance was good in general.

• Most candidates portrayed sea turtles and oil spill in

expressing the meaning of ‘polluted ocean’.

• Some candidates demonstrated imagination in transforming

the images into sea turtles, expressing the theme livelily and

effectively.

• Candidates demonstrated a varied expression of colour,

composition and perspectives.

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Overall performance in Paper 1

• Most candidates were able to seek out a variety of relevant foci in

literal description.

• They were able to provide interpretations of meaning towards

forms of expression from different perspectives, with some

providing certain interpretations of meaning and recognition of

embedded messages in the artwork of a particular context.

• Most candidates were able to connect different experiences and

feelings with the visual forms, despite not being able to illustrate

the relationship among the forms.

• Many candidates only responded to one or two criteria related to

the value judgement of the artwork without judging the

appropriateness of the presentation.

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• Most candidates demonstrated mastery of the materials,

skills and visual elements in delivering the key messages of

a given theme.

• The best scripts demonstrated candidates’ understanding of

current affairs and consideration of these elements to

express a deeper and thoughtful message of the theme.

• Some candidates rushed into the theme without having fully

understood the requirements of the question and produced

superficial work. Candidates should read the instructions of

the question carefully.


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• Starting from this year’s examination, the linkage between

art appreciation and criticism and art making was relaxed,

with the marking rubrics revised accordingly. However, the

standards adopted in grading candidates’ performance are

similar to those of previous years.


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PAPER 2

DESIGN

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Briefing on assessment requirements, marking

criteria and general performance of Candidates on

Paper 2

Assessment requirements

Part A (20 marks)

With regard to the artwork provided, candidates are assessed on

whether they can provide:

1. Precise detail in description

2. A reasonable depth of analysis

3. An in-depth interpretation and evaluation from varied perspectives

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The mark allocation of Part A

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Part B (80 marks)

Candidates are assessed on their ability to select and manipulate visual language, media, materials, tools and techniques appropriate for the creative expression, communication of a theme or solving a particular problem.

Create a piece of design using any medium, form, style and technique to present a design. Design briefs such as notes, sketches and layouts that you produce for the examination should be written/drawn on the white bond paper provided. The white bond paper may be submitted along with the finished work to explain your design work. This section carries 80 marks.

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General Marking Criteria

With reference to the application of the visual element, the

articulation of art media, the technique, the visual effect and

visual communication; evaluate the candidates’ ability to:

1. present the theme in a personal and creative way

2. select means of visual self-expression and determine the

most appropriate method of communicating an idea, a

thought, a feeling, a sentiment, etc.

3. demonstrate competence in dealing with visual elements

4. select and apply appropriate medium, techniques and

processes in the execution and production of a painting.

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General marking guidelines: With reference to the application of the visual element, the articulation of art media,

technique, visual effect, idea development and design principles, evaluate the candidates’ ability in the following areas:

1. Solving design problems

The extent to which the candidate successfully proposes feasible solutions for a given problem, and is able to develop design concepts which convey the ideas of a theme.

2. Presenting ideas by using media, material and technique

The extent to which the candidate is able successfully to apply the appropriate media, technique, and visual style to present the solution proposed.

3. Understanding and organization

The extent to which the candidate is able successfully to apply appropriate visual elements such as colour, pattern, texture, shape, form; and design principles such as contrast, rhythm, balance and emphasis.

4. Communication

The extent to which the candidate is able convincingly to convey a theme.

5. Meeting design requirements

The extent to which the candidate is able successfully to create a design that meets specific size, measurement and other requirements of the question;

6. Demonstrating originality

The extent to which the candidate is able to successfully convey design ideas which are original and creative.

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The mark allocation of Part B

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(A) Describe, analyse and compare Plate (1a) and Plate (1b) with respect to the design concepts, structures, visual effects and communication effects of the two designs; interpret and evaluate these works.

(20 marks)

Plate (1b) Taku Sato. Guest & Me. Fragrance Bar Soap

Packaging.

Paper Two, Question 1

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Plate (1a) Starbucks Coffee Korea, Seoul.

Valentine’s Day Chocolates Packaging.




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2. Formal Analysis


• The usage of colour, shape and symbols, and composition of the designs

• The relation between graphic and color selection and the designs’ nature and image



4. Value Judgment


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(B) Design a packaging for a produce named “Big Big Peach” (大大水蜜桃). The packaging will contain FIVE peaches, which

will be 10 cm in diameter (Plate (1c)). The design should

allow the quality and the quantity of the peaches to be seen

without unfolding the packaging; it should also be easy to

carry.

The design should include:

The name of the produce (in Chinese, English or both

Chinese and English)

The design should have TWO 3-dimensional renderings with

an indication of the measurements and materials used.

( 80 marks)

48 Plate (1c) Peach 10 cm (diameter)



Design



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• The performance was satisfactory in general.

• Most candidates showed their understanding of the

packaging product in their design.

• Designs which demonstrated good illustration skills showed

a comprehensive consideration and reflection in the idea

development.

• However, some candidates had trouble in understanding the

requirements of packing peaches, resulting in the

misinterpretation of the design format required.

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(A) Describe, analyse and compare Plate (2a) and Plate (2b) with

respect to the design concepts, visual effects and

communication effects of the two designs; interpret and

evaluate these works. (20 marks)

Plate (2a) Aaron Tilley. ZIG ZAG. Valentino Garavani

Bag, March 2015 edition of Vogue

Accessory Magazine.

Plate (2b) Lucia Giacani. MANIA. Philipp Plein pumps,

March 2015 edition of Vogue Accessory Magazine.


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2. Formal Analysis



• The relation between graphic and colour selection and organization’s nature and image



4. Value Judgment


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(B) Design a swimming outfit based on the theme “Geometric Patterns” for

women with the following build:

Height: 150 cm

Weight: 80 kg

Body Mass Index (BMI): 35.5 (Note: Normal BMI range is 18.5 – 25)


A swimsuit and a scarf

The design of the swimsuit and the scarf should have TWO 3-dimensional

renderings with an indication of the measurements and materials used.

In addition, illustrate your pattern design by drawing ONE scarf laid flat.

(80 marks)

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2. Selection and Use of Visual Elements and Principles of Design



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• The performance was good in general.

• Some candidates demonstrated maturity in concept and

artful execution of their designs in dealing with the design.

• The best scripts conveyed a comprehensive consideration of

the idea development and showed good illustration skills.

• Some candidates ignored the description of the target group

in the question, resulting in a superficial design.

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respect to the design concepts, visual effects and

communication effects of the two designs; interpret and

evaluate these works. (20 marks)

Plate (3a) Craig Frazier. Gutter #6. 2015. Illustration. Plate (3b) Cody Hudson. Nike 2012 Chicago

Marathon Graphic Design.


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2. Formal Analysis


• The usage of colour, shape, materials and structure of the designs

• The relation between materials and structure selection and product’s nature



4. Value Judgment


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(B) Design a souvenir sheet of FOUR stamps based on the theme “Elite

Sports in Hong Kong” (香港精英運動). The sports to be included are

Billiard Sports (桌球), Cycling (單車), Windsurfing (滑浪風帆) and

Wushu (武術 , Chinese martial arts). The denominations of the

stamps are $2.00, $3.40, $3.70 and $5.90. (Note: A souvenir sheet

is a sheet comprising a full set of special or commemorative stamps

as shown in Plate (3c.1) and Plate (3c.2))

EACH stamp should include the stamp’s denomination and the

following phrases:

HONG KONG, CHINA

中國香港

The measurements of the design should be ENLARGED to 30 cm x

42 cm (in horizontal or vertical orientation). (80 marks)

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2. Selection and Use of Visual Elements and Principles of Design



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• Most candidates showed an understanding of a souvenir

sheet in their design.

• A number of candidates demonstrated good illustration skills

in presenting the design effectively.

• A small number of candidates’ works showed a lack of

understanding of the theme ‘Elite Sports in Hong Kong’,

resulting in a failure to deliver the design.

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(A) Describe, analyse and compare Plate (4a) and Plate (4b) with respect

to the design concepts, visual effects and communication effects of

the two designs; interpret and evaluate these works. (20 marks)

Plate (4a) Grace Cho and Cameron Spires. McCafé Billboard. Plate (4b) J. Walter Thompson. YO BK Yoga

Poster Design Series.


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2. Formal Analysis



• The relation between graphic and colour selection and organization’s nature and image



4. Value Judgment


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(B) (B) Design a printed advertisement for the automatic platform

screen doors of the Mass Transit Railway (Plate (4c)), for

“Friends of the Land” (大地之友 ). The purpose of the

advertisement is to appeal to the public to donate old sports

shoes to deprived areas in the world for reuse. The design

should consider the visual effects of the automatic platform

screen doors when they are closed and opened as shown in

Plate (4d) and Plate (4e) respectively.

The measurements of the TWO designs should be REDUCED to the

dimensions as shown in Plate (4d) and Plate (4e). (80 marks)

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Plate (4c) Automatic Platform Screen

Doors of the Mass Transit Railway Plate (4d) Automatic Platform Screen

Doors Closed Plate (4e) Automatic Platform Screen

Doors Opened

40 cm

20 cm 20 cm

10 cm 10 cm



Design



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• Some candidates demonstrated maturity in the concept and artful execution of their design. These designs demonstrated a distinct understanding of the theme.

• Some candidates did not pay attention to the visual effects of the automatic platform screen doors when they are closed and opened, resulting in the incorrect presentation of the design.

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respect to the design concepts, structures, visual effects and

communication effects of the two designs; interpret and evaluate

these works. (20 marks)

Plate (5a.1) The Illustration of the Paper Cup Design Plate (5b) Backbone. Gawatt Paper Cup Design.


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2. Formal Analysis


• The inter-relationships among the various visual characteristics

• Differences in function

• The relation between materials and structure selection and product’s nature

• Relation between the product and user



4. Value Judgment


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(B) Design a set of teaware based on the theme “Busy and

Leisure”.


Two tea cups

Two saucers

EACH teaware design item should have TWO 3-dimensional

renderings with an indication of the measurements and

materials used. (80 marks)

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Design



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• The performance was very fair in general.

• Most candidates used different images to echo the theme of

‘Busy and Leisure’.

• Most candidates showed an understanding of the use of

materials in their design. Some candidates demonstrated

good illustration skills in presenting the design in a

fascinating and comprehensive display.

• Some performed less satisfactorily in presenting the 3-

dimensional design with messy arrangements of forms.

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• Most candidates were able to seek out a variety of relevant

foci in literal description.

• Some candidates were able to connect different experiences

and feelings with the visual forms, providing multiple

interpretations of meaning towards the form of presentation.

• Some responded to one or two criteria related to the value

judgment of the designated artwork to judge the

appropriateness of the design.


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• Most candidates demonstrated a mastery of the materials and

skills appropriately in delivering the key messages of the

theme.

• They were able to express the key messages of the design by

visual elements and principles of design. Most candidates

demonstrated personality traits with originality and by means

of transference or association.

• Some good designs displayed the hidden meaning of the

given theme and reflected a high quality of understanding of

the design.

• Some candidates answered the questions without fully

understanding the requirements and produced superficial work.

Candidates should read the instructions of the question

carefully.


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• Starting from this year’s examination, the linkage between

art appreciation and criticism and art making was relaxed,

with the marking rubrics revised accordingly. However, the

standards adopted in grading candidates’ performance are

similar to those of previous years.


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Evaluation on the implementation

of the relaxation of the linkage between

art/design appreciation and criticism and visual arts making/design

in 2018 HKDSE Visual Arts Exam

• Subsequent to the New Academic Structure (NAS) review,

the linkage between art/design appreciation and criticism

and visual art making/design in Papers 1 and 2 of Visual Arts

exam is relaxed starting from the 2018 HKDSE.

• A pilot study was conducted to review and refine the marking

rubrics of the paper concerned and to develop exemplars for

standards illustration in 2016.

• The study results revealed that there was no significant

difference in the marks awarded and students’ performance

was broadly comparable with or without the linkage between

Part A with Part B.

Background

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To follow up on the implementation of using the revised

criteria in marking Papers 1 & 2, a study on the

implementation of the relaxation on candidates’ performance

is needed to identify areas for further improvement.

A working group consisting of 10 VA experts was formed

The period for this study will be from September 2018 to

March 2019

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The study will include:

1. Analysis of candidates’ performance in the 2018

HKDSE VA – in progress

2. Review candidates’ performance in the use of

creative / design briefs

3. Observations regarding markers’ feedback in using

the revised rubric

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2. Review candidates’ performance in the

use of creative/ design briefs

Around 100 scripts (20 from each levels 1 to 5) with

creative/design brief illustrating typical performance of

each level selected for analysing what candidates

provided in the creative/design briefs and how the briefs

helped explain their artwork/design

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Reflections Layout

(composition)

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Layout Notes

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Mind Map Layout

Reflections

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Layout

Notes

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Reflections Sketches

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Ideas

Layout

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Layouts Notes

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Layouts Notes

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Layout Notes

Mind map

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Layouts

Mind map

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Layouts Notes

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Layouts

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Notes Layouts

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Layouts

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Layouts

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Ideas

Layouts

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Testing Layouts

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Testing

Layouts

Notes

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Layouts Notes

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Sketches

Layout

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Mind map

Ideas

Layouts

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Layouts

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Sketches

3. Observations regarding markers’

feedback in using the revised rubric

125 markers reports were received after the 2018 HKDSE

Visual Arts Exam Paper 1 & 2 (C&E) Marking

• Some markers found the marking scheme clear and helpful

• Few markers suggested more specific guidelines should be

provided for Part A

• Few markers suggested more specific guidelines should be

provided for individual questions

• Few markers commented on the marking procedure, questions

setting and candidates’ performance

• Most markers provided no specific comments on the marking

scheme

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Clear and Helpful More SpecificGuidelines (Part A)

More SpecificGuidelines(Overall)

Marking Procedure Question PaperSetting

CandidatesPerformance

Others

Markers’ Comments on Marking Scheme (with Specific Comments)

Comments on the marking scheme and suggestions for improvement

2019 HKDSE Visual Arts

Bond Paper for Creative/Design Briefs

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Q & A

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Thank You

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