New Brunswick - Visual Arts 9
Strand: Create
Big Idea: Exploration and Process
Skill Descriptor:
Synthesize the elements of art and the principles of design to develop skills, language, techniques, and processes.
Achievement Indicators:
Describe a variety of traditional and non-traditional art forms as well as genres
Identify properties of a variety of media and technological processes by their sensory qualities and ability to convey message and meaning
Manipulate and organize design elements to achieve planned compositions
Invent and incorporate unique visual symbols to create personal meaning in their art
MediaSmarts Resources
Big Idea: Application and Product
Skill Descriptor:
Create and present expressive work in visual arts for specific audiences and purposes using a variety of art media including technology.
Achievement Indicators:
Demonstrate increasing complexity in art skills and techniques through artwork created
Integrate themes found through direct observation, personal experience, and imagination
Analyze elements of art and principles of design in artwork
Curate a display of work from their own portfolio
MediaSmarts Resources
Strand: Connect
Big Idea: Art and Culture
Skill Descriptor:
Analyze the role of visual art in creating, expressing, recording, and reflecting culture and human experiences.
Achievement Indicators:
Evaluate the ways visual communication systems are a part of everyday life
Compare the characteristics of art styles from a variety of historical, and cultural contexts using the language of visual art
Describe the role and influence of visual images in daily lives, including mass media and popular culture
Analyze ethical, legal, and moral considerations involved in copying works.
MediaSmarts Resources
- Body Positive Ads
- Camera Shots
- Online Propaganda and the Proliferation of Hate
- Political Images: Memes and Cartoons
- Remixing Media
- Sex in Advertising
- The Pornography Debate
- Tobacco Labels
Strand: Communicate
Big Idea: Critical Response
Skill Descriptor:
Skill Descriptor: Demonstrate critical analysis skills.
Achievement Indicators:
Determine how artists have used the elements of art and principles of design to convey a message.
Critically analyze artworks with guidance and support.
MediaSmarts Resources
- Body Positive Ads
- Online Propaganda and the Proliferation of Hate
- Political Images: Memes and Cartoons
- Sex in Advertising
- The Pornography Debate
- Tobacco Labels
Big Idea: Reflect and Respond
Skill Descriptor:
Skill Descriptor: Present expressive works.
Achievement Indicators:
Discuss the source of ideas behind their own work and the work of others
Analyze artwork and determine the artist’s intention
Examine the influences of expanding technology on individuals and society
Analyze how meaning is embedded in works of art