Competency 3 - Appreciates Images

This competency focuses on your ability to see, identify, describe and analyze the different art elements and principles, the different art styles and historical periods. Being able to identify these visual components will lead to understanding and deciphering the artist's visual intent or conceptual message. You will be appreciating your own work, work of your peers and the artworks of various artists. ___________________________________________________________________

Competency Key Feature Analyzes an image Immerses himself/herself in the work or production Identifies its material and language elements as well as its elements of meaning, on the basis of a variety of criteria Identifies historical aspects, including socio-cultural aspects, if applicable, using available information Makes connections among these elements Constructs his/her interpretation of the image Identifies expressive and symbolic elements and establishes their impact on the production of meaning Makes connections among these elements, comparing them with other works or production contexts Enriches his/her interpretation by seeking additional information Shares his/her appreciation experience Identifies the important elements of his/her experience and its characteristics Makes comparisons with his/her previous experiences Identifies what he/she has learned and the methods used Makes critical and aesthetic judgments Reviews his/her previous interpretation of the work in relation to the historical context, including socio-cultural aspects Builds his/her arguments, taking certain appreciation criteria into account, and communicates his/her point of view		Evaluation Criteria Relevance of components identified Inclusion of personal elements in her/her interpretation Appropriate use of subject-specific vocabulary Inclusion of periods of reflection