Develop and apply criteria to determine how aesthetic works are aligned with a personal definition of "art."
General Information
Subject Area: Visual Art
Grade: 912
Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection
Enduring Understanding: The processes of critiquing works of art lead to development of critical-thinking skills transferable to other contexts.
Date Adopted or Revised: 12/10
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
0101310: Two-Dimensional Studio Art 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 - 2025 (current), 2025 and beyond)
0101340: Three-Dimensional Studio Art 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 - 2025 (current), 2025 and beyond)
0102310: Ceramics/Pottery 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 - 2025 (current), 2025 and beyond)
0104350: Drawing 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 - 2025 (current), 2025 and beyond)
0104380: Painting 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 - 2025 (current), 2025 and beyond)
0107420: Film 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0107450: Visual Technology 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0108320: Creative Photography 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 - 2025 (current), 2025 and beyond)
0110310: Printmaking 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2020 (course terminated))
0111320: Sculpture 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 - 2025 (current), 2025 and beyond)
0900310: Humanities 1 (to 1500) Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2020, 2020 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 - 2025 (current), 2025 and beyond)
0900320: Humanities 2 (since 1500) Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2020, 2020 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 - 2025 (current), 2025 and beyond)
0101450: Fine Craft Studio Art 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 - 2025 (current), 2025 and beyond)
0108380: Digital Art Imaging 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 - 2025 (current), 2025 and beyond)
0102340: Art Collaboration: Designing Solutions for Art, Work, and Life Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 - 2025 (current), 2025 and beyond)
Related Access Points
Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
VA.912.C.3.In.a: Use a defined rubric to evaluate works of art.
VA.912.C.3.Pa.a: Use a teacher-selected criterion to respond to a variety of works of art.
VA.912.C.3.Su.a: Use defined criteria to respond to works of art.
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