Level 1 exemplar and comments Research Workbook The candidate has used materials from limited sources, and has selected, organised and applied them in the development of the theme or ideas. The candidate has continuously input materials to express personal ideas. The candidate uses limited contexts, or some of the formal qualities of the artwork to express personal view(s) without support. The candidate’s application of contextual knowledge to artwork is limited. The candidate demonstrates limited experimentation with media and skills, but there is some exploration of different ways of expression. The candidate demonstrates little experimentation with media and skills and exhibits little exploration of different ways of expression. The candidate barely reflects on the portfolio from different perspectives but shows some progress in learning. Artwork / Critical Studies The candidate demonstrates limited skills in manipulating media and techniques. The artworks demonstrate a limited use or analysis of visual elements and principles of organisation relevant to the theme. The artworks indicate limited knowledge of personal, aesthetic or cultural context(s) in relation to the theme. The artworks demonstrate incomplete ideas, limited imagination and express personal view(s) without support. The artworks present an incomplete theme or message. 4 pieces of work show limited progress.