Assessment in the art subject : Art teachers’ approach to assessment in the art subject

This study explores four art teachers’ approach to assessment in lower secondary art education. The study achieves this by conducting qualitive, semi-structured interviews with the four teachers, focusing on their approach and understanding of assessment and the syllabus. The findings show that assessment in the art subject is characterised by a complex interaction between the curriculum and syllabus, the teacher's experience, the practical conditions of teaching, and the open and aesthetic character of the subject. Assessment is seen as a continuous process where feedback, communication with the students and observations of work ethic are central; even when limitations such as class size and time are present, making these aspects of assessment more difficult.