Number: VA.3.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: 3
Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code |
Description |
VA.3.C.3.1: | Critique one’s own and others’ artworks, and identify the use of structural elements of art and organizational principles of design. |
VA.3.C.3.2: | Describe the connections between visual art and other contexts through observation and art criticism. |
VA.3.C.3.3: | Explain the similarities and differences between artworks and utilitarian objects. |
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
VA.3.C.3.In.a: | Critique a variety of familiar visual art using defined criteria. |
VA.3.C.3.In.b: | Identify vocabulary that is used in both visual art and other contexts. |
VA.3.C.3.In.c: | Describe the purposes of artworks and utilitarian objects. |
Supported
Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
VA.3.C.3.Su.a: | Critique a variety of familiar visual art using a teacher-selected criterion. |
VA.3.C.3.Su.b: | Recognize selected vocabulary common to art and other contexts. |
VA.3.C.3.Su.c: | Identify the functions of artworks and utilitarian objects. |
Participatory
Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
VA.3.C.3.Pa.a: | Select preferred, familiar visual art products. |
VA.3.C.3.Pa.b: | Respond to selected vocabulary common to art and other contexts. |
VA.3.C.3.Pa.c: | Recognize the function of selected artworks or utilitarian objects. |
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