New Brunswick - Visual Arts 5

Strand: Create

Big Idea: Exploration and Process

Skill Descriptor:

Apply the elements of art and the principles of design to develop skills, language, techniques, and processes.   

Achievement Indicators:

Use directionality of line for a variety of purposes

Create with geometric and organic shapes

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Big Idea: Application and Product

Skill Descriptor:

Create and present expressive work in visual arts for a range of audiences and purposes using a variety of art media including technology.   

Achievement Indicators:

Create representations of a variety of subjects with a focus on careful observation

Create art for a variety of reasons, including responses to music and literature

Differentiate between elements of art and principles of design in artwork

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Strand: Connect

Big Idea: Art and Culture

Skill Descriptor:

Discuss the role of visual art in creating, expressing, recording, and reflecting culture and human experiences.   

Achievement Indicators:

Give examples of how visual art is a universal means of expression

Discuss the effects of the media on making art

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Big Idea: Art Form Relationships

Skill Descriptor:

Discuss the relationship between visual art and other art forms.   

Achievement Indicators:

Compare visual arts and other art forms using the language of art

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Strand: Communicate

Big Idea: Reflect and Respond

Skill Descriptor:

Reflect on and respond to artistic intent in their own and others’ expressive works.   

Achievement Indicators:

    Discuss artwork using elements of art and principles of design

    Discuss reasons why artwork is created

    Explain reasons for personal decisions during the art-making process

    Discuss personal intentions in creating art objects

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