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Standard 1 : Understanding the organizational structure of an art form provides a foundation for appreciation of artistic works and respect for the creative process.
Cluster Standards

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  • VA.68.O.1.1 : Make connections between the structural elements of art and the organizational principles of design to understand how artwork is unified.
  • VA.68.O.1.2 : Identify the function of structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to create and reflect on artwork.
  • VA.68.O.1.3 : Combine creative and technical knowledge to produce visually strong works of art.
  • VA.68.O.1.4 : Create artworks that demonstrate skilled use of media to convey personal vision.
Cluster Information
Number:
VA.68.O.1
Title:
Understanding the organizational structure of an art form provides a foundation for appreciation of artistic works and respect for the creative process.
Type:
Enduring Understanding
Subject:
Visual Art
Grade:
68
Big Idea
Organizational Structure
Cluster Access Points

This cluster includes the following Access Points.

  • VA.68.O.1.In.a : Use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to understand the art-making process.
  • VA.68.O.1.In.b : Select and use structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to create artworks.
  • VA.68.O.1.Su.a : Use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design in personal works of art.
  • VA.68.O.1.Su.b : Use teacher-selected structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to create artworks.
  • VA.68.O.1.Pa.a : Use structural elements of art in personal artworks.
  • VA.68.O.1.Pa.b : Use a teacher-selected structural element of art or organizational principle of design to create artworks.
Cluster Resources

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

Lesson Plan
  • Guiding Grids: Math inspired self-portraits: Students will create a proportional self portrait from a photo using a gridded drawing method and learn how a grid system can help accurately enlarge an image in a work of art. Students will use the mathematical concepts of scale, proportion and ratio, to complete their artwork.

Text Resource
  • Elements of Art Handout: Handout describing the Elements of Art (line, shape, form, color, value, texture and space) using simple visuals and definitions and visual aids.