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understanding art in context

Understanding Art in Context (A-U1) »
Students experience and develop awareness of artworks from various times, places, social groups and cultures.

 

Students who have achieved expectations for this grade are able to

Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4
engage thoughtfully with artworks from various times, places, and peoples

K-8 A-U1.1

recall and describe (verbally or in other ways) own experiences of individual artworks

K-2 A-U1.2

demonstrate awareness of specific works of art and design from various times, places, social groups, and cultures (include: art and design from past and present and from global, Canadian, and Manitoban cultures, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis)

3-4 A-U1.2

describe works of art and design experienced first-hand in own community

K-2 A-U1.3

describe works of art and design experienced first-hand in own community and the places and venues (e.g., galleries, places of worship, public buildings, parks) where these experiences occurred

3-4 A-U1.3

make basic distinctions between actual artworks and reproductions (e.g., art posters)

K-2 A-U1.4