New Brunswick - Visual Arts 7

Strand: Create

Skill Descriptor:

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

Achievement Indicators:

Create imagery that demonstrates an understanding of the elements of art and principles of design

Define contour and demonstrate how it creates a shape

Illustrate form using a variety of techniques and materials

Identify principles of design in the world around them

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 works of art using identified media and corresponding techniques

Create artworks based on a response to a variety of art styles

Communicate personal meaning through artwork

Analyze elements of art and principles of design in artwork

Skill Descriptor:

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

Achievement Indicators:

Discuss the ways visual communication systems are a part of everyday life

Describe the role the arts play in building intercultural understanding, mutual respect, and positive relationships

Describe art styles from a variety of historical and cultural contexts

Describe how personal experiences influence responses to art

Discuss how diversity and culture influence visual arts

Give examples of moral, legal, and ethical issues involved in reproducing work

Skill Descriptor:

Compare the relationship between visual art and other art forms.

Achievement Indicators:

Describe elements of art and principles of design in the natural and built environments

Compare connections between the visual arts and other subject areas

Skill Descriptor:

Analyze artistic intent in their own and others’ expressive works.

Achievement Indicators:

Identify the elements of art and principles of design used in a variety of artwork