Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Visual Arts 5-8

Understanding Art in Context

Overall Expectations

Students demonstrate understanding of the roles, purposes, and meanings of the visual arts in the lives of individuals and in communities.

Specific Expectations

Demonstrate understanding of the multiple roles and purposes of art and design in society (e.g., personal fulfillment, social commentary, religious expression, commercial persuasion, status)
demonstrate understanding of the intended meanings and/or purposes of artworks encountered in own viewing and artmaking experiences
demonstrate understanding of ways in which art reflects and influences the identity of individuals and groups

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