Visual Art: Grades 6, 7, 8

Media, Techniques and Processes - Students will understand and apply media, techniques, and processes.

Structures and Functions - Students will use knowledge of both structures and functions.

Evaluation - Students will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas.

Historical and Cultural Relationships - Students will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

Reflecting and Assessing - The student will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

Interdisciplinary Connections - Students will make connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

Demonstrate an understanding of the application of current media, techniques, technologies, and processes.

Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and responsible use of art media and tools.

Compare and contrast the effective communication of ideas through the use of media, techniques, technologies, and processes.

Reflect on the qualities and characteristics of a variety of media.

Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the principles of design.

Demonstrate critical thinking skills in addressing visual arts assignments.

Demonstrate an understanding of various sensory and expressive qualities in a work of art.

Compare and contrast organizational structures in works of art.

Reflect on the effective use of organizational components (structures) and expressive qualities (functions) to communicate ideas in works of art.

Recognize and use subject matter, themes, and symbols in works of art.

Demonstrate knowledge of contexts, values, and aesthetics that communicate intended meanings in artworks.

Reflect on the effective use of subject matter, symbols, and ideas.

Demonstrate an understanding of the historical and cultural contexts of artwork.

Demonstrate an understanding of the role of artists throughout history and cultures.

Compare and contrast the characteristics of artwork in various eras and cultures.

Reflect on how cultural factors of time and place influence the meaning of artworks.

Reflect on how historical and cultural factors influence contemporary artwork and visual culture.

Demonstrate an understanding of multiple intentions in creating works of art.

Demonstrate an understanding of various interpretations of works of art.

Compare and contrast one's artwork with the artwork of others.

Understand the strategies involved in a successful critique.

Demonstrate an understanding of similarities between visual arts and other academic disciplines.

Discover how unique qualities of visual art compliment student's total learning.