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to the file. Candidates should ensure that there are no access controls on the link. If access controls
are enforced, the login information must be provided.

On completion of the Reflective Journal, the student should have acquired:

1. knowledge of:

(a) aspects of Visual Arts in the Caribbean through a study of the work done and the
techniques used by artists and craft persons;

(b) facts relevant to the topic of study; and,

(c) description, interpretation and evaluation of artwork studied.

2. critical thinking and problem solving skills, in particular the ability to:

(a) identify and define problems related to art materials and processes;

(b) analyse evidence and arrive at a personal opinion and solution; and,

(c) interpret, compare, contrast and evaluate visual material.

3. attitudes, feelings and sensibilities, so that the student is open-minded enough to examine
alternative ideas rationally and to change position when the evidence warrants it;

4. social and research skills, including the ability to:

(a) work independently;

(b) use a variety of research sources;

(c) select and organise visual material relevant to written content; and,

(d) compile and present a journal that is logical and neat using skills in illustration, layout
and appropriate technologies.

JOURNAL CONTENT

The content of the Reflective Journal must be a related to both Expressive Forms chosen by the
student and must be relevant to the Caribbean Region.

The Reflective Journal should include the items listed in the outline below.

1. A title.

2. A Cover Page.

3. A brief statement outlining reasons for selecting the Expressive Form and the Theme. (Why
have you selected the Expressive Forms? How will you explore the theme in the Expressive
Forms chosen? What materials do you want to use? What do you want to create?)

4. A definition of terms and concepts used in the Journal.

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