Enduring Understanding 2: Assessing our own and others’ artistic work, using critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, is central to artistic growth.

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Number: VA.912.C.2
Title: Assessing our own and others’ artistic work, using critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, is central to artistic growth.
Type: Enduring Understanding
Subject: Visual Art
Grade: 912
Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection

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Independent

VA.912.C.2.In.a
Assess personal artwork during production to refine work and achieve an artistic objective.
VA.912.C.2.In.b
Use defined criteria to critique the works of self and others.
VA.912.C.2.In.c
Classify artworks by commonalities in methods, media, style, and periods.
VA.912.C.2.In.d
Identify and use defined criteria to select works for a portfolio.

Supported

VA.912.C.2.Su.a
Analyze and revise artworks to meet established criteria.
VA.912.C.2.Su.b
Use teacher-selected criteria to critique the works of self and others.
VA.912.C.2.Su.c
Match artworks by methods, media, style, and periods.
VA.912.C.2.Su.d
Use teacher-selected criteria to select works for a portfolio.

Participatory

VA.912.C.2.Pa.a
Use defined criteria to analyze and revise artworks.
VA.912.C.2.Pa.b
Use a teacher-selected criterion to critique the works of self and others.
VA.912.C.2.Pa.c
Recognize major artistic media and styles.
VA.912.C.2.Pa.d
Use a teacher-selected criterion to select works for a portfolio.

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Lesson Plans

Creating Small Murals with Civic Themes: Day 3:

In groups, students will begin painting their mural which has a clearly defined message and topic on civic participation. They will be expected to provide evidence for their message and employ art and design principles to show depth in the mural. This is Lesson 3 in a 3-part unit integrating civics and art.

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Art History Research and Writing Comparisons:

Students will analyze, compare and contrast artworks in context, considering economic, social, cultural, and political issues, to define the significance and purpose of art.

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Working with Artistic Revision:

Students will create a collage image representing one of the character traits (communicator, risk-taker, caring, open-minded, balanced) and then learn how to redesign and revise.

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Podcasting in the Artroom:

Students will create podcasts to communicate about and analyze a body of work (or individual artwork) from a given artist.

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