Develop Craft 

(Technique & Studio Practice) 

Technique: Learning to use tools (e.g. viewfinders, brushes) and materials (e.g. charcoal, paint); Learning artistic conventions (e.g. perspective, color mixing); 

Studio Practice: Learning to care for tools, materials, and space 

• I can use pliers and wire to create a sculpture.

  • • • I Improved my _________ technique by...

      • I was very careful when I ......

      • My work shows craftsmanship because....

Engage & Persist 

(Finding Passion & Sticking with It) 

Learning to embrace problems of relevance within the art world and/or of personal importance, to develop focus and other mental states conducive to working and persevering at art tasks 

• I can solve and work through unexpected challenges and obstacles that occur.

• I can continue creating my sculpture, even when I run into problems.

  • • • What helped me stay focused was...

      • The hardest part was....

      • I solved a difficult problem by...

Envision 

(Imagining & Planning)

Learning to picture mentally what cannot be directly observed and imagine possible next steps in making a piece  

• I use inspiration and my own ideas to create original art 

• I make a plan for my artwork and think about my next steps. 

• I can sketch out my sculpture ideas prior to working with materials.

  • • • My plan went like this...

      • I imagined that...

      • If Plan A didn't work, my Plan B was to...

Express 

(Finding & Showing Meaning)

Learning to create works that convey an idea, a feeling, or a personal meaning.

• I communicate my interests, opinions, ideas, emotions, or identity to my audience through my art.

• I can communicate a mood through the placement of facial features in my sculpture.

  • • • My work demonstrates my feeling by...

      • One thing that is unique about my work is...

      • This work expresses my intrests and passions by...

Observe 

(Looking Closely)

Learning to attend to visual contexts more closely than ordinary “looking” requires, and thereby to see things that otherwise might not be seen.

• I look closer and see things that are usually overlooked 

• I create art from direct observation. 

  • • • I never noticed before that...

      • A really nice detail is...

      • I practiced looking closely by...

Reflect 

(Question & Explain and Evaluate)

Question and Explain: Learning to think and talk with others about an aspect of one’s work or working process

Evaluate: Learning to judge one’s own work and working process, and the work of others in relation to standards of the field

• I step back and analyze my work; I consider what is successful and what I could do differently.

• I create artwork with others; I share inspiration/knowledge; I give and receive critical feedback.  

• I learn to talk about and assess the process of artmaking for myself and others.

  • • • As I reflect on my work, I think about...

      • One thing I would have done differently is...

      • One reason this is a strong piece of work is...

Stretch & Explore 

(Play, Use Mistakes & Discover)

Learning to reach beyond one’s capacities, to explore playfully without a preconceived plan, and to embrace the opportunity to learn from mistakes and accidents 

• I take risks, step outside my comfort zone, and I try new materials or techniques that are not familiar to me.

  • • • I tried something new when I ...

      • Something surprising that happened was...

      • My mistakes helped me to...

Dr. Seuss said - "Think and Wonder ..... Wonder and Think"

Understand Art Worlds 

(Domain & Communities)

Domain: Learning about art history and current practice

Communities: Learning to interact as an artist with other artists (i.e., in classrooms, in local arts organizations, and across the art field) and within the broader society 

• I use inspiration/reference from other artists' work, art styles, and art movements 

• I use my art knowledge (composition, color theory, values, perspective, Elements & Principles, etc.) to create a visually compelling piece

• I understand the difference between inspiration/reference and plagiarism.

  • • • I was influenced by exploring the art of...

      • My classmates helped me realize...

      • I collaborated well with others when I ...