What are the Standards(Criterion)

in the Middle Years Program?

- What do I need to show to earn class credit?

- How do I do this?

Art as a 4 Legged Table

Four different areas support your success in this class and with art.

• Each leg can be thought of as a criterion• If one leg is gone, the table can fall down.

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What is Criterion A?

I should be able to show knowledge & understanding of..

• Art in relation to society, culture, history, & personal contexts. by making and explaining connections

• Specialized vocabulary, concepts, and processes.by using terms and steps correctly

• Art in the context of my own artworkby creating and writing about my art in relation to other art

How do I do this? I can do this through oral presentations, class discussions, written tests, research papers, art creation,and artist statements.

What is Criterion B?

I should be able to show my ability to apply skills by…

• Developing ideas/themes, & Communicating intentions/goals.

• Applying skills and processes to Create and Present art.

How do I do this? I can do this by creating art with a clear goal and good technique,using studio time well, and asking questions. Evidence will include work in my Developmental Workbook showing work from the beginning, middle, and end of the process.

What is Criterion C?

I should be able to show reflection and evaluation by…

• reflecting critically on my own artistic development and process at different stages of my work• Evaluating my own work• Using feedback to inform my artistic development & process

How do I do this? I can do this by thinking about my work,taking breaks to look at the work,seeking feedback from classmates and teachers, keeping a written record of feedback, responses to it, and self-appraisalin my Developmental Workbook, and Artist Statements.

What is Criterion D ?

I should be able to show personal engagement & artistic attitude by respecting myself, my peers, my classroom, and my teacher; including…

• showing commitment by owning my own artistic processes*this means taking each assignment and finding my own challenges within it. Make it interesting/personal.

• supporting and encouraging peers• demonstrating curiosity, self motivation, and a willingness to take informed risks. (and returning all materials in the room)• Engaging in learning about art from various cultures including own

How do I do this? I show this each day in how I interact with others, show patience for my own learning, demonstrate initiative and creativity, use written reflections, and teacher evaluations.

Art as a 4 Legged Table

What were the legs?

Criterion A = _______________

Criterion B = _______________

Criterion C = _______________

Criterion D = _______________

Art as a 4 Legged Table

A) Knowledge and Understanding

B) Application of Skills

C) Reflection and Evaluation

D) Personal Engagement

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