Checklist of Skills Mastered in Visual Arts

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1	Skill #	Skill	Standard	Met	Mastered	What evidence do you have?	Teacher "Sign-Off"

2	1	I can identify which art elements and design principles appear in a work of art.	B.V.1.4
3	2	I can use each element of art (line, shape, form, value, space, color and texture) to demonstrate the principles of design	B.V.1.4 B.V.1.2
4	3	I can recognize the definitions of the principles of design.	B.V.1.4
5	4	I can describe an artwork by identifying the title, artist, date, subject matter, medium and genre.	B.V.1.3
6	5	I can analyze an artwork by using art vocabulary to explain how the elements of art and principles of design were used.	B.V.1.1 B.V.1.4
7	6	I can interpret an artwork based on it's cultural context. (Cultural Context: When it was made, where it was made, Who made it, why they made it)	B.CX.1.4
8	7	I understand the art criticism process. (I can explain each of the 4-steps and use them to critique a work of art)	B.CR.1.1
9	8	I can explain what a blind-contour drawing is, and I can create one.	B.V.3.3
10	9	I can explain what an ellipse is and how it is used in art. I can demonstrate the correct use of an ellipse in a drawing.	B.V.2.2
11	10	I can apply the use of thumbnail sketches to plan for a drawing or artwork.	B.V.2.1
12	11	I can explain and demonstrate correct proportions of the face.	B.V.3.3
13	12	I can draw the individual features of the face.	B.V.3.3
14	13	I can draw the basic structure of human hair.	B.V.3.3
15	14	I can use graphite to create a value scale that shows a gradation of 8 values.	B.V.3.3 B.V.3.2
16	15	I can apply a minimum of 4 values to show a highlight, shadow, core shadow, reflective light and cast shadow on a sphere.	B.V.3.3 B.V.3.2
17	16	I can apply a minimum of 4 values to create a shaded portrait using graphite.	B.V.3.1 B.V.3.2
18	17	I understand and can identify art vocabulary.	B.V.1.1 B.V.1.4
19	18	I can apply a ratio grid to create a more accurate drawing.	B.V.3.3 B.V.3.2
20	19	I can recognize and explain at least 3 techniques that artists use to achieve the illusion of space in a 2-dimensional image	B.V.1.1 B.V.1.4
21	20	I can apply 1-point perspective to create the illusion of depth in a 2-dimensional artwork.	B.V.3.3
22	21	I can apply 2-point perspective to create the illusion of depth in a 2-dimensional artwork.	B.V.3.3
23	22	I understand color theory.	B.V.1.4 B.V.1.1
24	23	I can mix a minimum of 4 values of one color and apply them to create a monochromatic painting.	B.V.3.2 B.V.3.3
25	24	I can create a variety of simulated and invented textures.	B.V.3.3
26	25	I can apply a variety of techniques in the planning stages of solving an artistic problem.	B.V.2.1
27	26	I can decode symbolism in Ancient Egyptian artwork to explain details of Ancient Egyptian culture.	B.CX.1
28	27	I can explain how the artwork of a culture can tell us about that culture's human experience	B.CX.1.3 B.CX.1.2 B.CX.1.1
29	28	I can explain how geographic location and physical environment can have an effect on the media and subject matter of art.	B.CX.1.5
30	29	I can create personal artwork by applying symbolic expression as a means of communication.	B.V.2.3
31	30	I understand the appropriate and safe use of tools, media and equipment.	B.V.3.1
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