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

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  • VA.912.C.2.1 : Examine and revise artwork throughout the art-making process to refine work and achieve artistic objective.
  • VA.912.C.2.2 : Assess the works of others, using established or derived criteria, to support conclusions and judgments about artistic progress.
  • VA.912.C.2.3 : Process and apply constructive criticism as formative assessment for continued growth in art-making skills.
  • VA.912.C.2.4 : Classify artworks, using accurate art vocabulary and knowledge of art history to identify and categorize movements, styles, techniques, and materials.
  • VA.912.C.2.5 : Develop and use criteria to select works for a portfolio and defend one’s artistic choices with a written, oral, and/or recorded analysis.
  • VA.912.C.2.6 : Investigate the process of developing a coherent, focused concept in a body of work comprised of multiple artworks.
  • VA.912.C.2.7 : Assess the challenges and outcomes associated with the media used in a variety of one’s own works.
  • VA.912.C.2.8 : Compare artwork, architecture, designs, and/or models to understand how technical and utilitarian components impact aesthetic qualities.
Cluster Information
Number:
VA.912.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:
912
Big Idea
Critical Thinking and Reflection
Cluster Access Points

This cluster includes the following Access Points.

  • VA.912.C.2.In.a : Assess personal artwork during production to refine work and achieve an artistic objective.
  • VA.912.C.2.In.b : Use defined criteria to critique the works of self and others.
  • VA.912.C.2.In.c : Classify artworks by commonalities in methods, media, style, and periods.
  • VA.912.C.2.In.d : Identify and use defined criteria to select works for a portfolio.
Cluster Resources

Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.

Lesson Plans
  • Creating Small Murals with Civic Themes: Day 3:

    In groups, students will begin painting their mural which has a clearly defined message and topic on civic participation. They will be expected to provide evidence for their message and employ art and design principles to show depth in the mural. This is Lesson 3 in a 3-part unit integrating civics and art.

  • Art History Research and Writing Comparisons: Students will analyze, compare and contrast artworks in context, considering economic, social, cultural, and political issues, to define the significance and purpose of art.

  • Working with Artistic Revision: Students will create a collage image representing one of the character traits (communicator, risk-taker, caring, open-minded, balanced) and then learn how to redesign and revise.

  • Podcasting in the Artroom: Students will create podcasts to communicate about and analyze a body of work (or individual artwork) from a given artist.