Reflections on assessment criteria

Demonstration of subject based knowledge and understanding

Application of knowledge outside its original context. Systematic and critical detailed specialised knowledge and understanding of some specific aspects of visual and material culture.

• I have applied my knowledge of various theories such as semiotics, and Rose’s methods for interpreting visual images. I have also applied aspects of visual culture such equivalence and metaphor that emerged in the 20^th century to the work of photographers in the 21^st century.
•  I have shown my knowledge and understanding of some specific aspects of visual culture, such as poststructuralism and ontology.

Demonstration of research skills

Capacity for critical, effective, and verifiable information retrieval and organisation using primary and secondary resources.

• I have researched and used both primary and secondary sources, including some relevant photographers, writers, educators, and theorists/philosophers.

Demonstration of critical and evaluation skills

Critically review, consolidate, and extend a systematic and coherent body of knowledge, with specialised skills. Critically evaluate concepts and evidence from a range of sources; transfer and apply diagnostic and creative skills and exercise significant judgement in a range of situations.

• This is a difficult area for me to assess, I am not sure what is meant by specialised skills.
• To present my proposal I have critically evaluated concepts and evidence from a range of sources, however they are not critically reviewed in depth, just enough for me to begin the process.

Communication

Well-structured and relevant arguments supported with evidence, engage critically with established ideas. Balance and present alternative points of view, use unfamiliar arguments constructively.

• I think I have set out a proposal rather than an argument but believe that the proposal was well structured and given with some evidence.
• To set out my early experimentation for my body of work I have engaged with established ideas, such as postmodernism and post structuralism.
• Whilst I have presented different views on theory, they are all fairly aligned rather than alternative points of view. However, I have tried to use them to extend my ideas.
• I was unfamiliar with many of these ideas before I began my research and have tried to use them effectively.

Reference:

Alexander, J. et al. (2020) Contextual Studies. Barnsley: Open College of the Arts.

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