NC Standard Course of Study … Visual Art Competency Goals & Objectives

 

Goal 1:

The learner will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual awareness necessary for understanding and producing Art.

1.01            Plan and organize for creating Art.

1.02            Devise and use strategies for imagining and implementing images.

1.03            Create multiple solutions in problem solving and discuss that some solutions are better than others.

1.04            Recognize and discuss that concepts and images from a variety of sources can be used to create original Art.

1.05            Show how ideas develop and evolve over a period of time.

1.06            Manipulate sensory stimuli to develop perceptual awareness.

1.07            Use vocabulary of Art in written and oral form.

 

Goal 2: 

The learner will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.  (National Standard 1)

2.01     Explore and discuss unique properties and potential of art materials.

2.02     Demonstrate techniques and processes for working with each art material.

2.03     Communicate and express ideas through a variety of materials and techniques

2.04     Evaluate and select materials, techniques, and processes to facilitate the creation of Art.

2.05     Demonstrate the safe and responsible use of tools and materials.

 

Goal 3: 

The learner will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole through knowledge or organizational principles.  (National Standard 2)

3.01     Recognize, apply and evaluate the elements of Art in an aesthetic composition.

3.02     Recognize, apply and evaluate the design principles used in composition.

3.03     Use intuitive perception to solve problems.

3.04     Use experimentation to solve problems.

3.05     Use critical thought and analysis in the problem-solving process.

3.06     Demonstrate the ability to form and defend judgments about the characteristics and structures to accomplish commercial, personal, communal or other purposes of Art.

 

Goal 4: 

The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.  (National Standard 3)

4.01     Demonstrate the use of life surroundings and personal experiences to express ideas and feelings visually.

4.02     Interpret the environment through Art.

4.03     Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

4.04     Research and discuss how artists develop personal imagery and style.

4.05     Apply subjects, symbols and ideas in artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life.

 

Goal 5: 

The learner will understand the Visual Arts in relation to history and cultures.  (National Standard 4)

5.01     Know that the Visual Arts have a history, purpose, and function in all cultures.

5.02     Identify specific works belonging to particular cultures, times, and places.

5.03     Compare relationships of works of Art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and cultural/ethnic groups.

5.04     Describe the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.

5.05     Describe universal themes that exist in Art throughout history.

5.06     Recognize and discuss that cultures have different aesthetics and each individual is a product of his or her culture.

 

Goal 6:  

The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.  (National Standard 5)

6.01     Describe the various purposes for creating works of Visual Art.

6.02     Describe how people’s experiences influence the development of specific artwork.

6.03     Accept other’s work and ideas as unique expressions of themselves.

6.04     Explain why what is not understood is sometimes devalued.

6.05     Explain how the constructive role of failure is often a part of the creative process.

6.06     Critique artwork through the use of: proper vocabulary, art elements and design principles, meaning, feeling, mood and ideas, oral and written expression.

6.07     Explain the varied responses to specific works of Art.

6.08     Accept and offer constructive criticism.

 

Goal 7: 

The learner will perceive connections between Visual Arts and other disciplines.  (National Standard 6)

7.01   Identify connections, similarities and differences between the Visual Arts and other disciplines.

7.02   Describe ways the art elements and design principles interrelate within all arts disciplines

7.03   Read about and discuss universal themes that exist within arts disciplines.

7.04   Compare characteristics of Visual Arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

7.05   Discuss and explain how current technology impacts the Visual Arts and other disciplines.

 

Goal 8: 

The learner will develop an awareness of Art as an avocation and profession.

8.01   List and discuss Art related avocations.

8.02   List and discuss Art professions.

8.03   Articulate how Art provides an opportunity for lifelong learning