Visual Arts

B. Creation and Communication: 1. The student creates and communicates a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas using knowledge of structures and functions of visual arts.:6-8: The student...

VA.B.1.3.1 Add Website - Add Activity

knows how different subjects, themes, and symbols (through context, value, and aesthetics) convey intended meanings or ideas in works of art.

Activity: Appreciating the Art Forms of Flight

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knows how the qualities and characteristics of art media, techniques, and processes can be used to enhance communication of experiences and ideas.

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understands and distinguishes multiple purposes for creating works of art.

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knows and uses the interrelated elements of art and the principles of design to improve the communication of ideas.

The On-Line Visual Literacy Project http://www.pomona.edu/Academics/courserelated/classprojects/Visual-lit/intro/intro.html This web site discusses the basic elements of visual communication such as hue, value etc. Has interesting pictures.