Enduring Understanding 2: Assessing our own and others’ artistic work, using critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, is central to artistic growth.

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Number: VA.1.C.2
Title: Assessing our own and others’ artistic work, using critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, is central to artistic growth.
Type: Enduring Understanding
Subject: Visual Art
Grade: 1
Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection

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Related Access Points

This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

VA.1.C.2.In.a
Create visual imagery and symbols to complete artwork.
VA.1.C.2.In.b
Use various media or techniques to create artwork.

Supported

VA.1.C.2.Su.a
Explore visual imagery and symbols in artwork.
VA.1.C.2.Su.b
Explore various media or techniques used to create artwork.

Participatory

VA.1.C.2.Pa.a
Attend to visual or tactile imagery and symbols in artwork.
VA.1.C.2.Pa.b
Attend to various media or techniques used to create artwork.

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