AE17.VA.7.8

Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 7 - Visual Arts

AE17.VA.7.8
Analyze and assess methods for preparing and presenting works of art/design according to criteria.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Artists, curators, and others consider a variety of factors and methods including evolving technologies when preparing and refining artwork for display and or when deciding if and how to preserve and protect it.
EQ: What methods and processes are considered when preparing artwork for presentation or preservation? How does refining artwork affect its meaning to the viewer? What criteria are considered when selecting work for presentation, a portfolio, or a collection?

Skills Examples

Compare works of art found in various publications with the original work displayed on museum websites.
Make observations regarding quality and effect of viewing work in a sketchbook versus viewing work matted and hanging in an art show
List expectations of behavior that may differ according to venue.
Display appropriate behavior in a variety of settings, such as a gallery, a school show, and an interactive museum.
Use appropriate interactions with public art.
Examine, either physically or electronically, the presentation of art at a world-class museum in comparison to a local or regional venue.
Using books, magazines, and/or virtual exhibits, view and discuss works in various formality of display.
Compare an artwork's effect of communicating in contrasting settings (street cubical, hallway of school to fine art gallery display).
Select materials for appropriate for presentation of a work or show.
Attend an art show or presentation and make notes on effective display methods.

Vocabulary

Artistic processes
Various approaches to art making
Artist statement
Copyright Laws
Fair Use Responsibility
Plagiarize
Reflecting
Revising
Audience and Purpose
Critique
Visual Organization
Context
Technology
Mount

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

COS Examples

Example: Assess the results of viewing work in a sketchbook versus viewing work matted and hanging in an art show.