Extended Essay Grade Descriptor
A
Approach, engagement and decision-making: Personal and Conceptual
Research, investigation and technical skills: Highly effective; Documented all key decisions made in detail through the EE writing
Artistic intention and process: In-depth understanding of artistic intention and engagement with the artistic
B
Approach, engagement and decision-making: Detailed knowledge and understanding of the media used with appropriate and
Research, investigation and technical skills: Effective use of research, investigation and technical skills
Artistic intention and process: Understanding and engagement of artistic intention and engagement with the artistic process demonstrated in
C
Approach, engagement and decision-making: Sound knowledge and understanding of the media used with appropriate use of sources
Research, investigation and technical skills: Sometimes evident use of research, investigation and technical skills
Artistic intention and process: Evident understanding of artistic intention and the artistic process
D
Approach, engagement and decision-making: Secure knowledge and understanding of the media used with appropriate use of
Research, investigation and technical skills: Evident, not well-developed research and/or investigation skills and technical skills
Artistic intention and process: Some understanding of artistic intention and the artistic process evident, that is, understanding of the work of others,
E
Approach, engagement and decision-making: Basic knowledge and understanding of the media used with some
Research, investigation and technical skills: Evident, undeveloped research and/or investigation and limited technical skills
Artistic intention and process: Partial understanding of artistic intention, tbat is, understanding of the work of others and the student’s own















