Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to sculpture
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This internal standard is assessed at school throughout the year. Students use drawing as a tool to show they understand how sculpture works — not just to make pretty sketches, but to plan, explore, and communicate sculptural ideas. Drawing here is broad: it includes rough sketches, detailed plans, notes, models (maquettes), photocollage, and even three-dimensional or four-dimensional work. The key is that the drawing must show the student genuinely understands the rules, methods, and ideas that are specific to sculpture as an art form.
You select and use drawing processes, materials, and techniques with a basic understanding of how they relate to sculpture. Your drawing shows you know what sculptural conventions are and you can apply them.
You purposefully select and use drawing processes and techniques, showing clear consideration of why those choices suit your sculptural ideas. Your work has intent behind it — it's not just done, it's done for a reason.
You critically select and fluently apply drawing processes and techniques. Your work shows a deep, sophisticated understanding of sculpture-specific conventions, and your drawing communicates complex sculptural thinking with skill and confidence.
Standards typically taken alongside or after this one. Same subject, grouped by level.