Assessment Task Sheet

Australian International Academy, Kellyville

NAME: _____________________________ NOTIFICATION DATE: 31 / 10/2018
YEAR LEVEL: 8 SUBJECT: ENGLISH UNIT: U4. VISUALLY NOVEL
TASK NAME: END OF YER ASSESSMENT: VISUAL TEXT ANALYSIS AND RESPONSE
DATE NOTIFIED: 30 / 10 / 2018 EXAM DATE: 12 / 10 / 2018
OUTLINE OF TASK
TOTAL MARKS FOR EXAM: 16
DURATION OF EXAM: 75 MINUTES
STRUCTURE OF EXAM: SHORT ANSWERS AND EXTENDED RESPONSE
CRITERIA ASSESSED: (C) PRODUCING TEXT (D) USING LANGUAGE
IN-CLASS ASSESSMENT: VISUAL TEXT ANALYSIS and RESPONSE
1. You will have an extract and or selection of panels, from the graphic novel, Artemis Fowl.
2. Identify visual features and Annotate text.
3. Below is a list of several visual features we have examined in class:
 Body language / facial expressions
 Salience (placement, colour, size, focus, distance)
 Vectors
 Reading path
 Framing
 Mood
 Tone
 Perspective
 Viewpoints (subjective/objective; 1st person, 3rd person)
 Modality (low/high)
 Mood and tone
 Shots and angles
4. Respond to short answer questions and an extended response:
In these sections you will need to analyse and justify:
 the creators’ choice
 provide contextual information e.g. vital background information and a brief plot summary
(main events, characters and setting);
 discuss the effects of identified visual features on the reader/viewer.
 features on the reader/viewer.
STANDARDS & SUCCESS CRITERIA:
You should demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of:
 how visual and graphic features are presented in each text and the effects on the audience;
 analysis, comparison and contrast, and evaluation of texts;
 organising and structuring your analysis and evaluation
BOS OUTCOMES:
EN4-3B uses and describes language forms, features, and structures of texts appropriate to a range of purposes,
audiences and contexts
EN4-4B makes effective language choices to creatively shape meaning with accuracy, clarity and coherence
EN4-5C thinks imaginatively, creatively, interpretively and critically about information ideas and arguments to
respond to and compose texts
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
The following criteria will be used to assess this task:
Criteria C: Producing Text 8 marks
Criteria D: Using Language 8 marks
TOTAL = 16 marks
Australian International Academy, Kellyville Assessment Task Sheet