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GRAY’S SCHOOL OF ART – THE ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

Level 4: COURSE: BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice MODULE: Independent Studio Practice AA4701 STUDIO GRADE: 

GRADE A B C D E F NS

DEFINITION EXCELLENT

Outstanding

COMMENDABLE

Meritorious

GOOD

Highly Competent

SATISFACTORY

Competent

BORDERLINE FAIL

Open to Compensation

FAIL

Unsatisfactory

NON-SUBMISSI

ON

 AssessmentCriteria

(Weighting)

IN ALL CASES WITHIN THE LIMITS APPROPRIATE TO THE LEVEL OF STUDY AND TO THE FINE ART SUBJECT SPECIALISM.

SELF-DIRECTED 

RESEARCH &CONTEXTUAL AWARENESS 

(20%)

Evidence of breadth and/or

depth in self-directed inquirythrough extensive and aptresearch methods.

Supported by extensiveevidence of knowledge andunderstanding relating to

relevant practices anddebates in relation to almostall coursework.

Evidence of breadth and

some depth of self-directedinquiry through a very goodrange of apt research

methods. Supported by clearevidence of knowledge andunderstanding relating to

relevant practices anddebates in relation to mostcoursework.

Evidence of some breadth

of self-directed inquirythrough a range of aptresearch methods.

Supported by evidence ofknowledge andunderstanding relating to

relevant practices anddebates in relation tosome coursework.

Evidence of some self-

directed inquiry anddevelopment throughsome apt research

methods. Showing someevidence of knowledgeand understanding relating

to relevant practices anddebates in relation tosome coursework.

Little evidence of

research and self-directed inquiry. There isa clear lack of

knowledge andunderstanding ofrelevant practices and

debates in relation tomost coursework.

No evidence of

research and self-directed inquiry.Studio coursework

wholly lacking inevidence ofknowledge and

understanding ofrelevant practices anddebates in relation to

all coursework

Non-submission

CRITICALTHINKING &

IDEA

DEVELOPMENT(20%)

Research is consistently well

applied. Appropriate

information has beenselected to produce an

excellent range of ideas andhas thoroughly investigatedan expansive range of

possible outcomes, whichexhibit an outstanding levelof critical analysis.

Development shows aconsistently focusedprogression of ideas. 

Research has been well

applied. Appropriate

information has beenselected to produce a

considerable range of ideasand has investigated a verygood range of possible

outcomes, which exhibit ahigh level of critical analysis.Development shows a well

focused progression ofideas. 

Research has been

generally well applied.

 Appropriate informationhas been selected to

produce a range of ideasand has investigatedpossible outcomes, which

exhibit a moderate level ofcritical analysis.Development shows a

predominantly focusedprogression of ideas. 

Research is suitably

applied at times. Some

appropriate informationhas been selected to

produce some ideas andhas investigated somepossible outcomes, which

exhibit a basic level ofcritical analysis.Development shows some

progression of ideas. Thisprocess is occasionallyfocused. 

 Application of research

is weak. Poor selection

of information thatgenerates a limited

number of ideas oroptions. Developmentshows little progression

of ideas, this process ishaphazard.

 Appropriate

information has not

been selected orapplied.

Critical analysis ofideas is missing.Development shows

no progression ofideas, this process isunfocused.

Non-

submission

 APPLICATIONOF METHODS

 ANDPROCESSES

(20%)

Demonstrates extensiveevidence of ideas being

formed and influenced byhighly effective control over

material and through theunderstanding of processes.Showing inventive andrigorous and appropriate

application of thesematerials, processes andtechnologies.

Demonstrates clearevidence of ideas being

formed and influenced byvery effective control of

material and through theunderstanding of processes.Showing rigorous andappropriate application of

these materials, processesand technologies.

Demonstrates evidence ofideas being formed and

influenced by control overmaterial and through the

understanding ofprocesses. Showingeffective and appropriateapplication of these

materials, processes andtechnologies.

Demonstrates someevidence of ideas being

formed and influenced bycontrol over some

materials and through theunderstanding of someprocesses. Showingcompetent application of

some appropriatematerials, processes andtechnologies.

Demonstrates littleevidence of ideas being

formed and influencedby control of material or

through theunderstanding ofprocesses. Showing aclear lack of effective

application of materials,processes andtechnologies.

Fails to demonstrateevidence of ideas

being formed throughinteracting with

materials processes.Showing ineffectiveand uninformedapplication of

materials, processesand technologies.

Non-

submission

RESOLUTIONOF IDEAS

(30%)Highly effective and

inventive outcomes acrossstudio coursework.

Very effective outcomes

across most studiocoursework.

Effective outcomes across

some studio coursework.Has resolved the majority

Some effective outcomes

in aspects of studiocoursework.

Clear lack of effective

outcomes in most studiocoursework.

Studio coursework

wholly lacking ineffective outcomes.

Non-submission

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Has been highly successful

in resolving almost all ideasand concepts and foundappropriate means for their

conclusion.

Has successfully resolved

most ideas and conceptsand found appropriatemeans for their conclusion.

of ideas and concepts and

found appropriate meansfor their conclusion..

Has partially resolved

some ideas and conceptsand found someappropriate means for

their conclusion.

Has been unsuccessful

in resolving most ideasand concepts and foundfew appropriate means

for conclusion.

Has failed to resolve

their ideas andconcepts or to findappropriate means for

conclusion.

PRACTICE(10%)

Shows extensive evidence

of sustained artisticindependence andprofessionalism through the

excellent organisation and

presentation of work.

Shows clear evidence of

sustained artisticindependence andprofessionalism through the

very thorough organisation

and presentation of work.

Shows evidence of

sustained artisticindependence andprofessionalism through

the effective organisation

and presentation of work

Shows some evidence of

sustained artisticindependence andprofessionalism through

the organisation and

presentation of work.

Shows little evidence of

sustained artisticindependence andprofessionalism through

the organisation and

presentation of work.

Fails to show evidence

of sustained artisticindependence andprofessionalism

through the

organisation andpresentation of work.

Non-submission

On completion of this module students are expected to be able to:

1.  Identify, adapt or invent research methods as determined by personal studio practice and relevant to the context of

Contemporary Art Practice.

2.  Demonstrate the ability to engage in the critical, conceptual and imaginative generation, exploration and developmentof a range of related ideas.

3.  Demonstrate an effective working knowledge of preferred materials, processes and technologies as whollydetermined by personal ideas and intentions.

4.  Produce a body of resolved artwork that is representative of personal artistic vision.

5.  Exercise autonomy, participation and commitment to sustained independent practice.