Analysing and evaluating Dos and don'ts of evaluation
Artists and designers often record ideas they have for artworks and designs. They will note down observations as they go so they can analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of the work produced
Do keep your evaluation concise and focus on the key points.
Do ensure that you are evaluating rather than writing commentary or description. Always explain the effect, or make a judgement on the success or effectiveness of what you have done.
Do evaluate against your original intentions. Reflect on how well the chosen themeA topic selected for artistic representation. Themes are open to different interpretations and relate to what the piece is about rather than the specific things it shows. is communicated in an expressive evaluation and how well the the design brief has been met in a design evaluation.
Do make comments on the effectiveness of your development process.
Do make comments on the success of the final outcome.
Do identify points for improvement as well as strengths.
What not to do
Don't write an unnecessarily lengthy evaluation.
Don't write description or commentary - you must make judgements on your work rather than telling a story.
Don't be unrealistic and ignore weaknesses - if there are areas that could be improved, the examiner will notice and expect you to comment on this.