Craft Exam - Poster Examples- Marking Scheme

Leaving Cert Artwork Examples.

Poster Design          

Preparatory/Preparation Sheet

Preliminary Sheet

Finished Poster

Preparation Sheet

Preliminary Sheet

Finished Poster

Preliminary sheet

Preparation Sheet

Finished Poster

Preparation Sheet

Preliminary Sheet

Finished Poster

Preparation Sheet

Preliminary Sheet

Finished Poster

Preparatory Sheet

Preliminary Sheet

Finished Poster

Preparatory Sheet

Preliminary Sheet

Stencil

Finished Poster

Preparation Sheet

Preliminary Sheet

Finished Poster

Craft exam - Poster - marking scheme - leaving cert.

CRAFT

-Poster-

Leaving Certificate Hons level art

Preparatory sketches (research sheet) (A2 size sheet) are done a week before the exam and should indicate that the candidate has:

·         researched his/her chosen question from the exam paper.

·         gathered relevant information through sketches, colour studies, textural studies, materials etc.

·          begun to develop ideas.

The final design proposal should not be developed at this stage.

Development of Ideas

1) Sketches 10

Preliminary sketches (A2) are done in the exam and the candidate should demonstrate the

ability to

�� analyse the work done on the preparatory/research sheet.

�� tease out ideas and so lead to a final design proposal.

�� indicate the technique to be use to make the poster.

The work presented on this sheet should show a significant development from the preparatory sheet.

The 10 marks are awarded for this sheet.

2) Design Suitability 5

The design proposal should be

�� relevant to the question that the candidate has selected on the exam paper.

�� communicate the message of the poster.

�� feasible to execute within the timeframe of the exam.

3) Design Development 10

The candidate’s design should

�� be developed through the preliminary sketches.

�� be of Leaving Certificate standard (OL/HL).

�� show visual awareness.

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Design

Use ofColour/Light 5

The candidate should demonstrate an ability to communicate

�� through the use of colour.

�� through the use of images.

 Interpretation 10

 The candidate should demonstrate

�� an imaginative and creative approach to the question.

�� an ability to develop ideas.

�� an ability to critically analyse work in progress and to make adjustments where appropriate.

Technique 10

The candidate should

�� employ an appropriate technique to carry out his/her design.

�� demonstrate proficiency in the chosen technique.

�� show an awareness of good practice .. personalised lettering, stenciled or hand rendered.

                                          Process

Realisation 10

The finished poster should be

�� the execution of the design proposed in the preliminary sheet.

�� technically correct.

 Layout 10

The candidate should

�� display the confidence in layout.

�� display some awareness of the capabilities of the chosen medium.

�� demonstrate an awareness of various techniques employed in hand made posters.

�� be aware of the harmonisation of graphics and typography.

Lettering style10

The candidate should show and awareness

�� of the importance of good construction of lettering.

�� of typography appropriate to the message

�� of the importance of symbolism in graphic communication.

Images 10

The work presented

�� should be constructed and finished to a degree that it fulfills the design brief (exam question).

�� should communicate the message in a clear manner.

Colour10

The candidate should

�� manipulate colour so that it is effective in conveying the message of the poster

�� select colour to attract attention

�� be aware of the psychology of colour.