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understanding art in context

Understanding Art in Context (A-U3) »
Students demonstrate understanding of the roles, purposes, and meanings of the visual arts in the lives of individuals and in communities.

 

Students who have achieved expectations for this grade are able to

Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
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)

5-8 A-U3.1

examine and explain own purposes for making art

5-8 A-U3.2

demonstrate understanding of the intended meanings and/or purposes of artworks encountered in own viewing and artmaking experiences

5-8 A-U3.3

demonstrate appreciation of art as a means of experiencing the world and understanding the perspectives of others

5-8 A-U3.4

demonstrate understanding of ways in which art reflects and infuences the identity of individuals and groups

5-8 A-U3.5

demonstrate awareness of the impact of context on artists and their art (e.g., consider personal, social, cultural, geographical/environmental, historical contexts)

5-8 A-U3.6

engage and/or interact appropriately with artworks in a variety of settings

5-8 A-U3.7

describe a variety of careers in art and design

5-8 A-U3.8