Standard 3: Art as Inquiry Students demonstrate how the arts reveal universal concepts and themes. Students reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.
Major Concepts: 3AV-F1 Identify and discuss the similarities and differences of art produced by themselves and others, using technology as one means of communicating personal ideas in a variety of forums. 3AV-F2 Understand there are various purposes for creating works of art. 3AV-F3 Provide a rationale for why they like or dislike specific artworks based on the art elements, principles of design, values and themes. 3AV-F4 Use appropriate visual art terminology to describe artworks. 3AV-F5 Describe how personal experiences and outside influences may affect the work of an artist, as well as the perceptions of the viewer.
Students should know and be able to…
Concept Number	Concept	PO No.	Performance Objective	Mastery Elements	Notes/Integration/Resources
3AV-F1	Identify and discuss the similarities and differences of art produced by themselves and others, using technology as one means of communicating personal ideas in a variety of forums.	PO 1 PO 2 PO 3	Compare works of art produced by themselves to communicate a personal idea. Compare works of art produced by others to communicate a personal idea. Use electronic media to describe similarities and differences between artworks.	Participate in activities that have students compare artwork they made to communicate a personal idea. Participate in activities that compare the intended meaning of different artwork. Participate in activities that describe similarities and differences between artwork.	Language Arts Standard 1, 2, 3 & 4 Social Studies Standard 1 Creative Arts Cultural Kits, Resource Materials & Art Prints
Students should know and be able to…
Concept Number	Concept	PO No.	Performance Objective	Mastery Elements	Notes/Integration/Resources
3AV-F2	Understand there are various purposes for creating works of art.	PO 1 PO 2 PO 3	Explain various purposes for art (e.g., function, ceremonial). Identify various uses for art works in time and context. Determine the other purposes the artwork could have served.	Participate in activities that explain the various purposes for creating art. Participate in activities that identify the various uses for artwork in different cultures and historical eras. Participate in activities that examine the various purposes of an artwork.	Language Arts Standard 1, 2, 3 & 4 Math Standard 2 Social Studies Standard 1 Creative Arts Cultural Kits, Resource Materials & Art Prints
3AV-F3	Provide a rationale for why they like or dislike specific artworks based on the art elements, principles of design, and values and themes.	PO 1 PO 2 PO 3	Use the elements of art to provide a rationale for one’s own like or dislike of a specific artwork. Use the principles of design to provide a rationale for like or dislike of a specific artwork. Use values and themes to provide a rationale for one’s own like or dislike of a specific artwork.	Participate in activities that use the elements of art (line, shape, form, color, space and texture) to provide a rationale for own like or dislike of an artwork. Participate in activities that use the principles of design (balance, contrast, pattern, and rhythm) to provide a rationale for own like or dislike of an artwork. Participate in activities that use values and themes to provide a rationale for the like or dislike of an artwork.	Language Arts Standard 1, 2, 3 & 4 Math Standard 3, 4 & 5 Social Studies Standard 1 Creative Arts Cultural Kits, Resource Materials & Art Prints

Students should know and be able to…
Concept Number	Concept	PO No.	Performance Objective	Mastery Elements	Notes/Integration/Resources
3AV-F4	Use appropriate visual art terminology to describe artworks.	PO 1 PO 2	Describe artworks using the elements of art and principles of design. Describe artworks based on art form, tools, media, and processes used (e.g., sculpture, chisel, stone, and reduction).	Participate in activities that use the elements of art (line, shape, color, form, space and texture) and the principles of design (balance, contrast, pattern, rhythm) to describe artwork. Participate in activities that describe artwork by art form, tools, media and processes used.	Language Arts Standard 1, 2, 3 & 4 Creative Arts Cultural Kits, Resource Materials & Art Prints
3AV-F5	Describe how personal experiences and outside influences may affect the work of an artist, as well as the perceptions of the viewer.	PO 1 PO 2 PO 3	Identify the influences and experiences of the artist in relationship to a particular artwork. Identify the influences and experiences of the viewer in relationship to a particular artwork. Compare the influences and experiences of the artist and viewer in relation to a particular artwork.	Participate in activities that identify the influences and experiences that affect an artist’s relationship to a particular artwork. Participate in activities that identify the personal experiences and outside influences that affect a viewer’s perception of an artwork. Participate in activities that compare the influences and experiences of the artist and the viewer in relation to a particular artwork.	Language Arts Standard 1, 2, 3 & 4 Social Studies Standard 1 Creative Arts Cultural Kits, Resource Materials & Art Prints