Content Area: Visual and Performing Arts

 

Index: 1.2D Grade 12 CPI 1

 

Standard: 1.2 - Creation and Performance

 

Strand: D - Theater

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 1 - The student will interpret themes using symbolism, allegory or irony through the production of two or three-dimensional art.

 

Grade: 12

 

Sample Activities:

 

A Day at the Beach - Explore with students, how the beach can be used as symbol or metaphor (e.g. culturally, historically, and/or socially.)
·        Produce a series of two and/or three dimensional images that respond to the interpretation of your choice.
·        Compose and incorporate written or spoken text to compliment the images.

 

Essential Questions:
·        How and when does symbolism become important in a work of art?

 

Reflective Practice:
·        Display the work so that students can participate in a class critique according to pre-established rubrics (e.g. www.rubistar.com). Provide each student with the opportunity to discuss their use of symbolism.

The contents of the CPI's and Framework Activites come from the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS) - CD-ROM (Version 1.0), which was developed collaboratively by the Newark Teachers Union (NTU) and Seton Hall University (SHU)

For more information on this CCCS search engine contact Mitchel Gerry - mg@ntuaft.com or Mike Maillaro - mm@ntuaft.com.

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