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Formative Assessment
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Today we'll discuss formative assessments, which include ongoing feedback on your process journals and preliminary artworks. This means we'll regularly review your entries and drafts to see your developmental trajectory.
How often will we get feedback on our journals?
You will receive feedback after every submission. This helps you understand your strengths and areas for improvement throughout the unit.
What if we don't understand the feedback?
Great question! You can always ask for clarification during feedback sessions. Remember, constructive feedback is meant to enhance your learning. If we think of the acronym 'FEED' โ Feedback Encourages Educational Development โ it helps us remember the purpose of formative assessments.
Will we be graded on our process journals?
Yes, your journals will contribute to your overall assessment under Criterion A, focused on investigating and reflecting on your artistic journey. It's about the process as much as the product.
What if we want to change our ideas after feedback?
Changing your ideas is part of the process! It's important to adapt based on feedback. Remember the importance of flexibility in art.
In summary, formative assessments are designed to support your learning and creativity throughout the unit. They emphasize growth and provide continuous feedback.
Summative Assessment
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Now, let's delve into summative assessments, which are the final evaluations of your work at the end of the unit. These include your completed digital artwork and your artist statement.
What exactly is expected in the artist statement?
Your artist statement should reflect your process and the technological choices you made while creating your artwork. An effective way to think of this is the acronym 'ART' โ Articulating Reflections and Techniques โ which highlights the importance of clearly expressing these elements.
Is there a specific format we need to follow?
While there's no strict format, it's essential to convey your artistic intentions concisely. Focus on clarity and coherence.
And the actual artwork? What about that?
Your final artwork should demonstrate skill development and innovation in using digital tools. We want to see you think creatively and push the boundaries of traditional art.
What happens during the presentation?
During your presentation, you will discuss your artwork and the decisions you made. Itโs an opportunity to engage the class and showcase your understanding of how technology has influenced your work.
In summary, summative assessments allow you to showcase everything you've learned and your creative evolution throughout the unit.
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The assessment section details how student learning will be evaluated through various methods, including both formative assessments, such as process journal entries and preliminary artworks, and summative assessments, which culminate in a completed digital artwork and a presentation. Emphasis is placed on aligning assessments with specific MYP criteria.
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Assessment Overview
In the unit on Art and Technology, student learning and progress will be measured through a comprehensive assessment strategy that encompasses both formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments are ongoing and include regular feedback on process journal entries, preliminary digital artworks, and research presentations on contemporary tech artists. These tasks are designed to demonstrate students' investigative processes and their creative explorations within the framework of MYP criteria A (Investigating) and C (Thinking Creatively).
Summative assessments involve a demonstration of the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the unit. This includes a completed digital or tech-integrated artwork as the core artifact, which highlights students' skill development (Criterion B) and innovative thinking (Criterion C). Additionally, students are required to submit a written artist statement that discusses the technological processes involved in their artwork and the overall conceptual impact, addressing both Criterion C and D (Responding). Finally, each student's presentation of their artwork provides an opportunity to articulate their artistic intentions and the ways technology has influenced their creative process. Overall, the assessment structure is designed to provide a holistic view of each studentโs growth in both technical skills and artistic expression.
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Formative Assessment (Ongoing Feedback and Learning)
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- Process Journal Entries: Regular review and feedback on your digital sketches, software practice files, research notes on tech artists, and reflections. This demonstrates your investigative process (Criterion A) and creative exploration (Criterion C).
- Preliminary Digital Artworks: Early drafts and experiments with software will showcase your skill development (Criterion B) and initial creative ideas.
- Research on Tech Artists: Your presentation and supporting notes will demonstrate your ability to research and analyze (Criterion A) the impact of technology on art.
Detailed Explanation
Formative assessments are ongoing evaluations that help guide your learning throughout the unit. This includes working on your process journal, where you document your sketches, software practices, and reflections. It's important to receive feedback on this work so you can adapt and improve. Your preliminary artworks serve as early drafts that are evaluated to see how your skills are developing over time. Lastly, your research on technology artists will assess your ability to gather and analyze information, which helps you understand how technology influences art.
Examples & Analogies
Think of formative assessment like practicing for a sports game. Just like a coach watches your training sessions and gives you tips on how to improve, your teachers give feedback on your work to help you develop your skills and concepts throughout the unit. This coaching process ensures youโre ready for the main performance in the end.
Summative Assessment (Demonstration of Learning)
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- Completed Digital/Tech-Integrated Artwork: This is the core summative artifact, demonstrating your skill development (Criterion B) in using digital tools and your creative thinking (Criterion C) in generating innovative visual solutions and exploring new aesthetics.
- Written Artist Statement: A concise explanation accompanying your artwork, reflecting on the technological process. It should detail the specific software and techniques used, how technology impacted the artwork's concept and aesthetics, and the intended visual experience or message. This directly addresses Criterion C (making deliberate artistic choices) and Criterion D (reflecting on conceptual impact).
- Presentation of the Artwork: You will present your artwork to the class, articulating your artistic intentions, the technical challenges and solutions, and how your use of technology contributes to the artwork's overall meaning and audience engagement. This provides a platform for demonstrating your comprehensive understanding and reflection (Criterion D).
Detailed Explanation
Summative assessments are comprehensive evaluations at the end of the unit. Your final project, the completed digital or tech-integrated artwork, showcases what you've learned, especially your ability to use digital tools and your creativity. Accompanying your artwork, a written artist statement explains the processes you used, detailing the software, the techniques, and the impact of technology on your creation. Finally, you will present your work to your classmates, explaining your artistic decisions and the technologies you applied. This helps solidify your understanding of the material and gives you an opportunity to reflect on your learning journey.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a summative assessment like the final exam in a class. Just as a final test allows you to demonstrate all you've learned over the semester, your completed artwork and presentation provide a chance to show your skills and understanding at the end of this unit. Itโs your time to shine and display everything you've practiced and learned.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Formative Assessment: Ongoing feedback mechanisms to enhance learning.
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Summative Assessment: Final evaluations demonstrating acquired skills and knowledge.
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Process Journal: A record of artistic experimentation and reflection.
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Artist Statement: A concise explanation detailing artistic intentions and processes.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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Regular reviews of students' process journals to identify growth areas.
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Students present their final artworks along with statements for peer feedback.
Memory Aids
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Journal and statement, both play a part, / Formation and summation, the beating heart.
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Imagine an artist navigating a bustling marketplace of ideas, where the formative feedback from peers sharpens their vision, and at the end, a grand exhibition showcases their summative achievements, complete with an artist statement that tells the tale of their journey.
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Remember 'FPS - Formative, Process, Summative' for the assessment phases.
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- Formative Feedback
- Process Journal
- Artist Statement.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Formative Assessment
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Ongoing assessments that provide feedback to enhance student learning throughout the unit.
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Term: Summative Assessment
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Final evaluations that measure student learning at the end of a unit through completed artworks and presentations.
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Term: Process Journal
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A record maintained by students documenting their artistic process, reflections, and experiments.
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Term: Artist Statement
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A written explanation accompanying the artwork reflecting on the artistic process and technological choices.
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Term: Criterion A
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Assessment criterion focusing on investigating and researching in a creative context.
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Term: Criterion B
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Assessment criterion focusing on developing skills in the artistic process.
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Term: Criterion C
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Assessment criterion focusing on creative thinking and innovative solutions within art.
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Term: Criterion D
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Assessment criterion focusing on responding and reflecting critically on art and its processes.