Explore the professional potential of different art forms and media Evaluate ways in which the use of different art forms or media might enhance current practice

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Explore the professional potential of different art forms and media

1.1 Evaluate ways in which the use of different art forms or media might enhance current practice

1.2 Explore and analyse different connections and associations as sources of new ideas

1.3 Select new art forms or media to explore in own practice

1.4 Research and document historical and contemporary trends and influences in other art forms and media, with consideration of intellectual property requirements

2. Explore and extend new skills with materials, processes and techniques

2.1 Explore and experiment with new materials, processes and techniques in selected art forms and media

2.2 Identify and resolve technical problems in new areas

2.3 Evaluate the results of experimentation and testing with new art forms or media

2.4 Produce new creative work with developed technical expertise in chosen art form or media

3. Conceptualise new approaches to work

3.1 Apply critical and creative thinking ability to the development of new ideas

3.2 Evaluate how new and existing skills might work together in own practice

3.3 Discuss and refine thinking through collaboration with others

3.4 Develop concepts for new work by combining new ideas and expertise