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Art Report Card Comments
Free example art and visual art report card comments for drawing, colour and creativity, grouped by how the student is doing. Each comment follows a clear structure parents appreciate: a strength, specific evidence, a next step, and a practical idea to try at home. Change the name and details to fit your student.
Excellent progress
Working above the expected standardAmara is working above the expected standard in Visual Art and has had an excellent term. Highlights this term include drawing with careful observation and developing original ideas. She approaches every task with excellent effort and determination. Amara is a polite and cooperative member of the class. To make further progress, she should focus on refining work rather than rushing to finish. At home, talking about what could improve each piece would help. Congratulations on a superb term, Amara!
Liam has achieved outstanding results in Visual Art this term. He has shown real ability in experimenting with different media and talking about his work and the work of artists. His effort is exemplary, and he always gives of his best. Liam is a pleasure to teach and a wonderful role model for his classmates. He would benefit from focusing on developing ideas through sketching. At home, keeping a sketchbook would help. Congratulations on a superb term, Liam!
Thandi is an exceptionally capable student in Visual Art who consistently produces work of a high standard. She has shown real ability in drawing with careful observation and refining work through drafts. Her effort is exemplary, and she always gives of her best. Thandi is a polite and cooperative member of the class. She would benefit from focusing on reflecting on the work of other artists. At home, visiting galleries or looking at art books together would help. I commend Thandi on an outstanding term.
Good progress
Working securely at the expected standardDaniel has had a successful term and has a secure understanding of the work covered in Visual Art. He has shown real ability in experimenting with different media and presenting a well-organised portfolio. He works hard and completes tasks carefully. Daniel is a pleasure to teach and a wonderful role model for his classmates. In Term 3, his target is experimenting with new media. At home, trying new materials would help. Well done, Daniel!
Zara has had a successful term and has a secure understanding of the work covered in Visual Art. She is particularly strong at using colour and composition effectively and refining work through drafts. She applies herself well in lessons. Zara has a positive attitude and relates well to others. She would benefit from focusing on refining work rather than rushing to finish. At home, talking about what could improve each piece would help. Well done, Zara!
Sipho is working securely at the expected standard in Visual Art. He has shown real ability in developing original ideas and presenting a well-organised portfolio. He applies himself well in lessons. Sipho is a pleasure to teach and a wonderful role model for his classmates. To make further progress, he should focus on developing ideas through sketching. At home, keeping a sketchbook would help. I commend Sipho on a productive term.
Developing
Making steady progress towards the expected standardGrace is developing well in Visual Art and is making steady progress. Highlights this term include using colour and composition effectively and talking about her work and the work of artists. She applies herself well in lessons. Her behaviour in class is satisfactory. To make further progress, she should focus on reflecting on the work of other artists. At home, visiting galleries or looking at art books together would help. Keep up the steady work, Grace.
Noah is developing well in Visual Art and is making steady progress. He has shown real ability in drawing with careful observation and developing original ideas. He works hard and completes tasks carefully. Noah has a positive attitude and relates well to others. To make further progress, he should focus on experimenting with new media. At home, trying new materials would help. Keep up the steady work, Noah.
Aisha is moving towards the expected standard in Visual Art and has shown clear improvement. Highlights this term include experimenting with different media and talking about her work and the work of artists. She works hard and completes tasks carefully. Aisha behaves sensibly most of the time. She would benefit from focusing on refining work rather than rushing to finish. At home, talking about what could improve each piece would help. I look forward to seeing her continue to grow in Term 3.
Needs support
Still working towards the expected standardEthan is building a foundation in Visual Art and needs further support to reach the expected standard. Highlights this term include drawing with careful observation and refining work through drafts. He puts in a satisfactory level of effort. Ethan is a polite and cooperative member of the class. He would benefit from focusing on developing ideas through sketching. At home, keeping a sketchbook would help. With continued support at home and school, I am confident he will make good progress in Term 3.
Mia is still working towards the expected standard in Visual Art. She has shown real ability in experimenting with different media and presenting a well-organised portfolio. She puts in a satisfactory level of effort. Her behaviour in class is satisfactory. She would benefit from focusing on reflecting on the work of other artists. At home, visiting galleries or looking at art books together would help. With continued support at home and school, I am confident she will make good progress in Term 3.
Kabelo is still working towards the expected standard in Visual Art. Highlights this term include using colour and composition effectively and refining work through drafts. He puts in a satisfactory level of effort. Kabelo has a positive attitude and relates well to others. He would benefit from focusing on experimenting with new media. At home, trying new materials would help. With continued support at home and school, I am confident he will make good progress in Term 3.
Strengths to mention
- Drawing with careful observation
- Using colour and composition effectively
- Experimenting with different media
- Developing original ideas
- Refining work through drafts
- Talking about their work and the work of artists
- Presenting a well-organised portfolio
Next steps and targets
- Developing ideas through sketching
- Refining work rather than rushing to finish
- Experimenting with new media
- Reflecting on the work of other artists