Number: VA.5.C.1
Title: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.
Type:
Enduring Understanding
Subject: Visual Art
Grade: 5
Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code |
Description |
VA.5.C.1.1: | Develop a range of interests in the art-making process to influence personal decision-making. |
VA.5.C.1.2: | Use prior knowledge and observation skills to reflect on, analyze, and interpret exemplary works of art. |
VA.5.C.1.3: | Examine and discuss exemplary works of art to distinguish which qualities may be used to evaluate personal works. |
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
VA.5.C.1.In.a: | Use the art-making process to develop ideas for self-expression. |
VA.5.C.1.In.b: | Use defined criteria to analyze and interpret exemplary works of art. |
Supported
Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
VA.5.C.1.Su.a: | Experiment with the art-making process to develop ideas for self-expression. |
VA.5.C.1.Su.b: | Use teacher-selected criteria to analyze and interpret exemplary works of art. |
Participatory
Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
VA.5.C.1.Pa.a: | Explore the art-making process to communicate personal interests. |
VA.5.C.1.Pa.b: | Use a teacher-selected criterion to analyze and interpret exemplary works of art. |
Related Resources
Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.
Lesson Plans
Name |
Description |
Super Hero Self Portrait: | Students will create a superhero character based upon their own personality using color, value and texture to convey mood and intensity in their artwork. |
Selfies Before Smartphones: | In this lesson students will learn about self-portraits and art criticism. Students will analyze Andy Warhol’s camouflage Self-Portrait. Students will then be guided through a lesson in which they create their own self-portrait ("selfie") using a digital photograph, acetate and a watercolor background. Students will write an artist statement about their finished self-portrait.
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