Enduring Understanding 1: The arts are inherently experiential and actively engage learners in the processes of creating, interpreting, and responding to art.

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Number: VA.912.S.1
Title: The arts are inherently experiential and actively engage learners in the processes of creating, interpreting, and responding to art.
Type: Enduring Understanding
Subject: Visual Art
Grade: 912
Big Idea: Skills, Techniques, and Processes

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Related Access Points

This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

VA.912.S.1.In.a
Manipulate content, media, techniques, and processes to achieve communication with artistic intent.
VA.912.S.1.In.b
Use media, technology, and other resources to derive ideas for personal art-making decisions.
VA.912.S.1.In.c
Explore various subject matter, themes, and historical or cultural events to develop an image that communicates artistic intent.
VA.912.S.1.In.d
Use accurate art vocabulary to explain the art-making process.
VA.912.S.1.In.e
Compare and contrast the aesthetic impact of images created with different media.
VA.912.S.1.In.f
Identify processes and techniques used to record visual imagery.
VA.912.S.1.In.g
Demonstrate the use of a variety of technology tools to produce works of art.

Supported

VA.912.S.1.Su.a
Manipulate tools and media to enhance communication in personal artworks.
VA.912.S.1.Su.b
Use media, technology, and other resources to inspire personal art-making decisions.
VA.912.S.1.Su.c
Create artworks to depict personal, cultural, and/or historical themes.
VA.912.S.1.Su.d
Use accurate art vocabulary to communicate about works of art and art processes.
VA.912.S.1.Su.e
Recognize how selected technology influences the aesthetic impact of visual art.
VA.912.S.1.Su.f
Recognize processes and techniques used to record visual imagery.
VA.912.S.1.Su.g
Individually or collaboratively demonstrate the use of selected technology tools to produce works of art.

Participatory

VA.912.S.1.Pa.a
Experiment with art tools and media to express ideas.
VA.912.S.1.Pa.b
Use diverse resources to inspire artistic expression and achieve varied results.
VA.912.S.1.Pa.c
Use art exemplars for specified time periods and cultures to inspire personal artworks.
VA.912.S.1.Pa.d
Choose accurate art vocabulary to describe works of art and art processes.
VA.912.S.1.Pa.e
Recognize basic elements and principles to create and respond to visual art.
VA.912.S.1.Pa.f
Recognize selected processes and techniques used to record visual imagery.
VA.912.S.1.Pa.g
Use selected technology to produce works of art.

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Lesson Plans

Natural Lighting in the Photography Studio:

In this lesson, students will learn how to use natural lighting inspired by the style of Richard Avedon's In the American West series.  He uses natural lighting focusing completely on the subject, telling their unique story.

Students will have an opportunity to work together in small groups to take pictures using the lighting techniques taught during the lesson to create a strong image. Students will prepare to share their art work and reflections on the experience with the class.   

 

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Motion, Movement & Abstraction:

In this lesson, you will teach students how to improve observation ability in noticing the world around them. They will understand how to abstract reality through techniques of shooting motion. They will be able to capture in a photograph the three techniques of motion, which are frozen action, blurred action and panning. The students will also be able to identify each of the above techniques in photographs they see in the world.

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