New Brunswick – Creative Arts 110

Strand: Create

Big Idea: Impact of Regulation in Creating Art

Skill Descriptor:

Appraise the impact of economics on creative industry.

Achievement Indicators:

  • Identify “influence” in creative works (to influence purchases, values, etc.)
  • Define censorship and discuss the balance between censorship and freedom of expression

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Strand: Connect

Big Idea: Art and Culture Connections

Skill Descriptor:

Examine the ways art reflects culture and culture reflects art.

Achievement Indicators:

  • Deconstruct examples of art for purpose and meaning within a cultural context both historical and contemporary. For example: protest songs, political cartoons, propaganda, etc.
  • Correlate personal experiences to changing preferences.
  • Respond to examples of how the arts and artists have a role in influencing, preserving, and celebrating culture.
  • Discuss how the arts influence personal identity.
  • Discuss ways personal experiences, culture, values, and beliefs impact perception of art.

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Big Idea: Motivation

Skill Descriptor:

Examine reasons why artists are motivated to create art.

Achievement Indicators:

  • Discuss the importance of social commentary through art and media.

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Big Idea: Impact of Technology

Skill Descriptor:

Discuss the impact of technology on creating, distributing, and experiencing art.

Achievement Indicators:

  • Discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence in creating art work.

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Strand: Communicate

Big Idea: Consuming Media

Skill Descriptor:

Evaluate the influences that effect the consumption of art.

Achievement Indicators:

  • Discuss the ways algorithms impact to what the consumer is exposed.

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