Standard 1 : Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.



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General Information

Number: VA.5.C.1
Title: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.
Type: Enduring Understanding
Subject: Visual Art
Grade: 5
Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection

Related Benchmarks

This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code Description
VA.5.C.1.1: Develop a range of interests in the art-making process to influence personal decision-making.
VA.5.C.1.2: Use prior knowledge and observation skills to reflect on, analyze, and interpret exemplary works of art.
VA.5.C.1.3: Examine and discuss exemplary works of art to distinguish which qualities may be used to evaluate personal works.


Related Access Points

This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

Access Point Number Access Point Title
VA.5.C.1.In.a: Use the art-making process to develop ideas for self-expression.
VA.5.C.1.In.b: Use defined criteria to analyze and interpret exemplary works of art.

Supported

Access Point Number Access Point Title
VA.5.C.1.Su.a: Experiment with the art-making process to develop ideas for self-expression.
VA.5.C.1.Su.b: Use teacher-selected criteria to analyze and interpret exemplary works of art.

Participatory

Access Point Number Access Point Title
VA.5.C.1.Pa.a: Explore the art-making process to communicate personal interests.
VA.5.C.1.Pa.b: Use a teacher-selected criterion to analyze and interpret exemplary works of art.


Related Resources

Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.

Lesson Plans

Name Description
Super Hero Self Portrait:

Students will create a superhero character based upon their own personality using color, value and texture to convey mood and intensity in their artwork.

Selfies Before Smartphones:

In this lesson students will learn about self-portraits and art criticism.  Students will analyze Andy Warhol’s camouflage Self-Portrait.  Students will then be guided through a  lesson in which they create their own self-portrait ("selfie") using a digital photograph, acetate and a watercolor background.  Students will write an artist statement about their finished self-portrait.