Demonstrate an understanding of methods and ideas from established practice appropriate to printmaking
You need to show you understand how printmakers use specific methods and ideas from well-known printmaking artists and practices. This means researching actual artworks, learning what techniques they use, and explaining how those techniques fit within the world of printmaking. You'll need to look at examples and describe the context—why artists made these choices and how the prints are presented and valued.
You identify and document information about printmaking methods and ideas from established artists, with some reference to the context in which they work.
You identify and document particular information about how printmakers use specific methods and ideas, making clear reference to the context in which artworks are made, viewed, and valued.
You analyse methods and ideas from established printmaking practice in detail, explaining how and why specific artworks are connected to their context—showing you understand the deeper reasons behind artistic choices.
Standards typically taken alongside or after this one. Same subject, grouped by level.