Number: VA.4.C.3
Title: The processes of critiquing works of art lead to development of critical-thinking skills transferable to other contexts.
Type:
Enduring Understanding
Subject: Visual Art
Grade: 4
Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks
| Code |
Description |
| VA.4.C.3.1: | Use accurate art vocabulary when analyzing works of art. |
| VA.4.C.3.2: | Compare purposes for the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design in artworks and utilitarian objects. |
| VA.4.C.3.3: | Use the art-making process, analysis, and discussion to identify the connections between art and other disciplines. |
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| VA.4.C.3.In.a: | Use selected vocabulary and symbols unique to visual art to communicate and document ideas. |
| VA.4.C.3.In.b: | Compare artworks with utilitarian objects and describe how they are the same and different. |
| VA.4.C.3.In.c: | Identify similarities between the art-making process and other disciplines. |
Supported
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| VA.4.C.3.Su.a: | Identify selected vocabulary and symbols unique to visual art to communicate and document ideas. |
| VA.4.C.3.Su.b: | Identify similarities and differences between artworks and utilitarian objects. |
| VA.4.C.3.Su.c: | Recognize a similarity between the art-making process and another discipline. |
Participatory
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| VA.4.C.3.Pa.a: | Recognize selected vocabulary and symbols unique to visual art to communicate and document ideas. |
| VA.4.C.3.Pa.b: | Recognize the functions of a variety of artworks and utilitarian objects. |
| VA.4.C.3.Pa.c: | Respond to selected vocabulary common to art and other contexts. |
Related Resources
Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.
Lesson Plans
| Name |
Description |
| Giacometti Drawing and Sculpture Study: | In this lesson, students will create a drawing and sculpture demonstrating movement and inspired by the works of Alberto Giocometti. |
| Clay Pinch Pot Monsters: | In this lesson, students will create a clay pinch pot monster that shows good use of texture and proportion. |
