NCEA Level 3 Visual Art and

Design Excellence criteria

Produce a systematic body of work that
synthesises conventions and regenerates a depth
of ideas within design practice.

Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas involves bringing conventions together to revisit ideas from the students previous
work in order to re-form and extend ideas into new work.

Produce a systematic body of work that purposefully integrates conventions and regenerates particular ideas involves the informed selection and considered
combination of particular conventions to select, revisit and refine ideas from the students previous work in order to re-form and extend ideas into new work and achieve
an intended outcome.

Produce a systematic body of work that synthesises conventions and regenerates a depth of ideas involves bringing together critically selected ideas and methods
from different sources to integrate the conventions and to critically revisit and refine ideas from the students previous work in order to re-form and provide options for
the extension of ideas into new work and achieve an intended outcome.

A systematic body of work refers to related works that form a series or sequence to show generation and development within the art making process. Development
involves editing, selection, and ordering of work.

Conventions refer to the characteristics and constraints applicable and fitting to the field.

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Fabric is used literally, metaphorically

and conceptually, eg. the logo is printed
on appropriate paper stock. This
approach is followed throughout all of the
briefs.

Each brief utilises a range of methods

and not always in expected ways, eg. the
poster combines screen-printing and
stitching on fabric, which is then
photographed in-situ. The poster also
contains a QR code that provides a link
to the company and the smartphone
animation.

Imagination plays an
important part in this
submission. This is
consistently revealed through
the manufacture, installation
and conceptualisation of
each brief

Everything is intelligently
considered, from the initial
ideation, research, analysis and
contextual linking through to
end products and installation.

Elements such as
surface are considered
for their tactility and
potential to add
meaning, eg. the
candidate commissioned
a tattoo artist to translate
her design onto a
cowhide this confirms
the candidates design
credibility and
inventiveness they
keep pushing every
aspect of the design
process at all stages.

In the workbook, the candidate is thorough in their critique of

their own thinking and management. This is a real strength, as
they then are able to operate responsively and decisively. The
range of references and links is extensive and far-reaching
(graffiti, tattoo, craft, contemporary designers and artists)
all of which is articulately discussed for their relevance and
critical value to the stylistic intent.