AE17.VA.N.12

Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 09-12 - Visual Arts

AE17.VA.N.12
Describe the effectiveness of expressive and meaningful communication in selected works of art.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: People gain insights into meanings of artworks by engaging in the process of art criticism.
EQ: What is the value of engaging in the process of art criticism? How can the viewer "read" a work of art as text? How does knowing and using visual arts vocabularies help us understand and interpret works of art?

Skills Examples

Research and present the ways that characteristic attributes of visual arts (choices, steps, processes, and perseverance) can be connected to other academic subjects.
Show how the creative process applies to all subjects, careers, and technical education, through increasing imagination and innovation.
Produce and analyze an arts presentation that integrates other content areas.
Analyze how the visual arts influence creative, critical thinkers and problem solvers.
Explain how art impacts and reflects choices in society, such as choices involving environmental issues, family, school, community, businesses and consumers, advertisers, and cultural issues.
Compare specific attributes of artworks from different cultures, places, or times; then, evaluate how the artworks (or particular attributes) have shaped or influenced specific people, cultures, historical periods, or events.
Apply an understanding of the concepts, elements, and vocabulary of visual arts and the principles of design when analyzing and interpreting artworks.
Demonstrate a responding process by forming significant criteria (with particular attention to applying and justifying aesthetic criteria) when evaluating and interpreting visual artworks.

Vocabulary

Artistic processes
Traditional Media
Contemporary Media
Craftsmanship
Experimentation
Aesthetics
Perception
Scale
Proportion
Develop artistic ideas and work
Build upon prior knowledge
Explore creative art-making goals
Communicate ideas
Artists create works of art that implement the art elements and principles of design - regardless if the artwork is traditional or contemporary.
Artists employ technical skills and craftsmanship when creating works of art.
Artists act responsibly when handling of tools and materials, following safety guidelines and are conscious of the environment which they work.
Artists reflect and revise upon their artwork throughout the creative process.
Develop excellence through practice and constructive critique.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

Aligned Learning Resources

Analyzing Symbolism, Plot, and Theme in Death and the Miser