Curriculum Alignment: Photographers

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for teaching information literacy skills

Unit:   Art History/Criticism
 Focus:
  • Perceiving and responding: Aesthetics
  • Historical, cultural social context
  • Criticism
BCPS Art Indicators:

1.1 Observe and respond to the work of master photographers to analyze the compositional use of elements of art and design principles

2.1 Observe and analyze photographic images to identify universal themes within historical, cultural, and social context

4.3 Use oral, written, and visual language to analyze and interpret the visual content of photographic images

BCPS Library Media Indicators:

Use reference skills in order to locate information in a variety of sources (LG-3)

Use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record, and reorganize information (LG-3)

Use critical thinking skills in order to solve research problems (LG-3)

AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner  

1. Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.

2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.

3. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.

4. Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.

ISTE National Educational Standards for Students  
1. Creativity and Innovation
 

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students:
2. Communication and Collaboration
 

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

3. Research and Information Fluency
 

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
 

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

5. Digital Citizenship
 

Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.

6. Technology Operations and Concepts
 

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
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