Enduring Understanding 3: Through purposeful practice, artists learn to manage, master, and refine simple, then complex, skills and techniques.

General Information
Number: VA.912.S.3
Title: Through purposeful practice, artists learn to manage, master, and refine simple, then complex, skills and techniques.
Type: Enduring Understanding
Subject: Visual Art
Grade: 912
Big Idea: Skills, Techniques, and Processes

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Independent

VA.912.S.3.In.a
Use two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and/or four-dimensional materials, tools, techniques, and processes to achieve expected results.
VA.912.S.3.In.b
Demonstrate understanding of safety and maintenance protocols for media, tools, processes, and techniques.
VA.912.S.3.In.c
Demonstrate respect for copyright laws and ownership of intellectual property when creating and producing works of art.

Supported

VA.912.S.3.Su.a
Use two- and three-dimensional materials, tools, techniques, and processes to achieve an intended result.
VA.912.S.3.Su.b
Follow procedures for using tools, media, techniques, and processes safely and responsibly.
VA.912.S.3.Su.c
Discuss issues related to plagiarism and appropriation of other intellectual property.

Participatory

VA.912.S.3.Pa.a
Use two- and three-dimensional materials, tools, and processes to create works of art.
VA.912.S.3.Pa.b
Follow directions for safety procedures and tool maintenance in the art room.
VA.912.S.3.Pa.c
Recognize property ownership of self and others when creating works of art.

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