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Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding
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Today, we're diving into the first criterion—Knowing and Understanding. Can anyone tell me what it might involve?
Does it mean knowing the terms and techniques used in art?
Absolutely! This criterion assesses your knowledge of art forms, including their history and context. Let’s think of a mnemonic to remember this criterion's focus: K.U. for 'Knowledge and Understanding.' What do you think?
That’s a neat way to remember it!
Great! When you research techniques or explore different cultures' art forms, you're applying Criterion A.
Can you give an example of what a task might look like?
Sure! It might involve writing about the elements of drama in a Greek tragedy. It’s all about understanding the context and techniques. Let’s summarize what we learned: Criterion A involves knowledge gain through research and understanding cultural contexts.
Criterion B: Developing Skills
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Moving on to Criterion B: Developing Skills. This one’s all about honing your artistic techniques. How do you think you could demonstrate this?
By practicing different techniques like shading or choreography?
Exactly! By practicing and applying these skills in your own work, you’ll fulfill this criterion. Let's create a memory aid: we can use S.K.A. - Skills, Knowledge, Application!
That’s easy to remember!
It’s crucial to keep track of your practice in process journals or through recorded performances. What type of assessment do you think would demonstrate your developing skills?
Maybe video recordings of us performing?
Yes! It could be a live performance or a skill demonstration. Let’s recap: Criterion B is about practicing and demonstrating skills actively.
Criterion C: Thinking Creatively
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Next, let's explore Criterion C: Thinking Creatively. How can art-making involve creativity?
By exploring new ideas or experimenting with different mediums, right?
Exactly! This criterion encourages you to reflect on your creative processes. Let's remember this with the acronym C.R.E.A.T.E. for Creativity, Reflection, Experimentation, Art, Thinking, and Exploration.
I like that! It captures the essence well.
Reflective practices can enhance your creative journey, so be sure to document them in portfolios or project journals. What’s one way you could express this reflection?
By writing about the changes I made to my artwork based on feedback?
Exactly! At the end of our discussion: Criterion C is all about fostering creativity and refining through reflection.
Criterion D: Responding
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Finally, let's discuss Criterion D: Responding. What does it mean to respond artfully to your creations?
I think it's about critiquing your own work and others'—understanding the impact of art in society.
Exactly! Let's remember this with the word R.E.A.C.T., which stands for Respond, Evaluate, Analyze, Critique, and Transform.
That’s a catchy way to keep it in mind!
Good! You can express your responses by writing artist statements or participating in critiques. Can someone give me an example of how to analyze a peer's work?
Comparing their work to traditional practices or examining their emotional messages?
Great insights! To recap, Criterion D involves evaluating artistic work and understanding the broader context in which it exists.
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The section elaborates on four core criteria used to assess students' performance in the IB MYP Arts: Knowing and Understanding, Developing Skills, Thinking Creatively, and Responding. Each criterion is vital for promoting a holistic understanding of artistic practices, encouraging students to explore, reflect, and grow in their artistic journey.
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The Four Arts Objectives and Criteria
In the IB MYP Arts curriculum, assessment revolves around four core criteria applicable across all art forms: Visual Arts, Performing Arts (Music, Dance, Drama), and Media Arts. These criteria help ensure a comprehensive evaluation of students' skills and artistic processes.
Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding
Students demonstrate a solid grasp of the studied art forms, encompassing relevant terminology, concepts, context, and techniques. This criterion involves examining art through diverse historical and cultural lenses. Assessment methods may include written tasks, journals, quizzes, and class discussions, providing insight into students' comprehension.
Criterion B: Developing Skills
This criterion focuses on students' development of artistic skills through exploration and practice. They engage in techniques relevant to their chosen art form and apply these skills in their own creations. Assessment may involve process journals, video recordings, or live demonstrations of skills.
Criterion C: Thinking Creatively
Emphasizing the creative process, students are encouraged to generate and experiment with their artistic ideas. They reflect on their work and refine it based on feedback from peers and self-assessment. Examples of assessments include portfolios, concept sketches, and project journals.
Criterion D: Responding
This criterion involves evaluating and critiquing both one's work and that of others, fostering critical engagement with the art. Students write artist statements or compare different artistic practices, connecting their work to broader societal contexts. Assessment might include presentations, critiques, or reflective writing exercises.
Conclusion
Overall, these criteria promote not just performance excellence in the arts but also critical thinking, cultural awareness, and personal growth, shaping well-rounded individuals who can appreciate and contribute to the arts meaningfully.
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Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding
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🔹 Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding
• Students demonstrate knowledge of the art form studied, including terminology, concepts, context, and techniques.
• They examine art forms from various historical and cultural perspectives.
Examples:
• Researching techniques used in Japanese ink painting
• Understanding the elements of drama in a Greek tragedy
Assessed through: written tasks, class discussions, journals, quizzes
Detailed Explanation
Criterion A focuses on the fundamental knowledge students need to have about the art forms they are studying. This includes understanding specific vocabulary, the concepts relevant to the practice, the historical and cultural context of the art, and the techniques employed in its creation. For instance, when looking at Japanese ink painting, a student might explore both the individual techniques artists use, and how these techniques are rooted in Japanese culture. The assessment takes place through various methods like written assignments, class conversations, reflective journals, and quizzes, allowing teachers to evaluate students' grasp of the material.
Examples & Analogies
Think of this criterion like studying a new language. Just as you need to learn vocabulary words, grammar rules, and cultural context to communicate effectively, a student of the arts must learn about the techniques and ideas specific to that art form to appreciate and produce meaningful work.
Criterion B: Developing Skills
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🔹 Criterion B: Developing Skills
• Students explore and develop artistic skills and techniques through practice and experimentation.
• They apply these skills in their own work.
Examples:
• Practicing shading techniques in sketching
• Rehearsing a dance routine or musical composition
Assessed through: process journals, video recordings, skill demonstrations
Detailed Explanation
Criterion B emphasizes that students should actively engage in developing their skills in the arts through hands-on practice and experimentation. This means that beyond just learning theory, students are expected to practice their chosen art form, whether it's drawing, dancing, or playing music. For example, a visual arts student might practice different shading techniques to enhance their drawing skills. Assessment happens through documentation like process journals, where students reflect on their learning, as well as through video recordings of performances and practical demonstrations of their skills.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine learning to ride a bicycle. You can read all the books about cycling, but until you actually get on the bike and practice balancing, pedaling, and steering, you won't truly develop that skill. Similarly, arts students must actively create and refine their works to grow as artists.
Criterion C: Thinking Creatively
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🔹 Criterion C: Thinking Creatively
• Students develop artistic ideas through the creative process.
• They explore and experiment with different approaches to art-making and problem-solving.
• Students reflect on and refine their work based on feedback and self-evaluation.
Examples:
• Creating an original theatrical script inspired by current events
• Conceptualizing a mixed-media installation
Assessed through: concept sketches, portfolios, project journals
Detailed Explanation
Criterion C encourages students to engage deeply in the creative process. This involves not just creating, but also exploring various methods and ideas in art-making and finding solutions to challenges they face. It's about taking risks and allowing for innovation in their art. For example, a student might write a play that's based on a social issue they care about, or design a mixed media artwork that combines different materials. Their work is assessed through their conceptual sketches and project journals, which document their ideas and the evolution of their work.
Examples & Analogies
Think of this as cooking. When a chef creates a new dish, they experiment with different flavors and techniques, often adapting based on feedback from taste testers. In the same way, arts students must experiment with their ideas and reflect on what works best to develop their unique creative voice.
Criterion D: Responding
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🔹 Criterion D: Responding
• Students evaluate and critique their own work and the work of others.
• They connect their work to wider contexts and consider the role of art in society.
Examples:
• Writing an artist statement
• Comparing traditional and contemporary art practices
Assessed through: presentations, critiques, comparative analysis, reflective writing
Detailed Explanation
Criterion D focuses on the importance of reflection and analysis in the arts. Students are required to assess both their own creations and those of their peers, providing constructive critiques that enhance their understanding of the art's impact. This can involve writing statements that articulate their artistic vision or comparing different styles of art across time periods. Assessment can take various forms, including oral presentations, written critiques, and reflective pieces that articulate their connections between art and societal issues.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a movie critic who watches films and then reviews them, discussing what worked and what didn’t, and why from a broader cultural perspective. Arts students similarly analyze their work and that of others, which helps them understand not only their personal artistic goals but also the significance of art in society.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Criterion A: Assessment of knowledge in art, focusing on context and technique.
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Criterion B: Development of skills through practice in the arts.
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Criterion C: Creative thinking process and self-reflection.
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Criterion D: Evaluating art and understanding its context in society.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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Researching techniques used in Japanese ink painting under Criterion A.
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Practicing shading techniques during a sketching assignment for Criterion B.
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Creating an original theatrical script for Criterion C, inspired by current events.
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Evaluating a peer’s artwork by comparing it to historical practices in Criterion D.
Memory Aids
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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Knowing brings understanding to the art we create; developing skills helps us flourish, while creativity makes us great.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Once upon a time, four artists each had their quest: one sought knowledge, another honed their skill, while a third dreamt wild, refusing to stand still, and the fourth critiqued, sharing wisdom with zest.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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K.U.S.C. helps you remember: Knowing, Understanding, Skills, Creativity.
🎯 Super Acronyms
C.R.E.A.T.E! stands for Creativity, Reflection, Experimentation, Art, Thinking, Exploration.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Criterion A
Definition:
Assessment criterion focused on the knowledge of art forms, including techniques and cultural contexts.
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Term: Criterion B
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Assessment criterion emphasizing the development and application of artistic skills through practice.
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Term: Criterion C
Definition:
Assessment criterion that encourages creative thinking, experimentation, and reflection in art-making.
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Term: Criterion D
Definition:
Assessment criterion that involves evaluating art and understanding its societal context.
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Term: Formative Assessment
Definition:
Ongoing assessment aimed at providing supportive feedback during the learning process.
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Term: Summative Assessment
Definition:
Final evaluation of student performance after a project or unit.
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Term: Process Journal
Definition:
A reflective tool used by students to document their artistic growth and development.
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Term: Artist Statement
Definition:
A written explanation of an artist’s work, intentions, and context.