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

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Number: VA.912.C.1
Title: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.
Type: Enduring Understanding
Subject: Visual Art
Grade: 912
Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection

Related Benchmarks

This cluster includes the following benchmarks.

Related Access Points

This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

VA.912.C.1.In.a
Express a range of interests and contextual connections in the art-making process.
VA.912.C.1.In.b
Identify qualities of exemplary artworks that are evident and transferable to the judgment of personal work.
VA.912.C.1.In.c
Use visual evidence and prior knowledge to analyze multiple interpretations of works of art.
VA.912.C.1.In.d
Assess personal artwork during production to refine work and achieve artistic objective.

Supported

VA.912.C.1.Su.a
Integrate ideas during the art-making process to convey meaning in personal works of art.
VA.912.C.1.Su.b
Examine exemplary artworks to identify qualities that make the work unique or appealing.
VA.912.C.1.Su.c
Describe observations and apply prior knowledge to interpret visual information and analyze works of art.
VA.912.C.1.Su.d
Analyze and revise artworks to meet established criteria.

Participatory

VA.912.C.1.Pa.a
Use the art-making process to communicate personal interests and self-expression.
VA.912.C.1.Pa.b
Examine exemplary artworks to recognize qualities that make the work unique or appealing.
VA.912.C.1.Pa.c
Use visual information or tactile sensations, prior knowledge, and experience to interpret works of art.
VA.912.C.1.Pa.d
Use defined criteria to analyze and revise artworks.

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