6th Grade Art Curriculum

VA6PR.1 Understands and applies media, techniques, and processes

 

VA6PR.2 Creates artwork reflecting a range of concepts, ideas, and subject matter

 

VA6PR.3 Incorporates an understanding of the language of art (elements and principles of design) to develop and organize own ideas, resolve specific visual arts problems, and create works of art

 

VA6PR.4 Keeps a visual/verbal sketchbook journal to collect, develop and preserve ideas in order to produce works of art.

 

VA6MC.1 Engages in the creative process to generate and visualize ideas.

 

VA6MC.2 Identifies and works to solve visual problems through creative thinking, planning, and/or experimenting with art materials, tools and techniques.  

 

VA6MC.3 Interprets how artists communicate meaning in their work. 

 

VA6MC.4 Engages in dialogue about his or her artwork and the artwork of others

 

VA6AR.1 Develops and maintains an individual portfolio of artworks

 

VA6AR.2 Critiques personal artworks as well as artwork of others using visual and verbal approaches.

 

VA6AR.3 Reflects and expands the use of visual language throughout the artistic process

 

VA6AR.4 Plans and participates in appropriate exhibition(s) of artworks.

 

VA6CU.1 Discovers how the creative process relates to art history.

 

VA6CU.2 Investigates and discovers personal relationship to community, culture, and the world through making and studying art.

 

VA6C.1 Applies information from other disciplines to enhance the understanding and production of artworks.  

 

VA6C.2 Develops fluency in visual communication.

 

VA6C.3 Expands knowledge of art as a profession and/or avocation.