WGU C105 Elementary Visual and Performing Arts Methods Rated A+

CPS" creative problem solving What is Creative problem solving (CPS) the process used to construct meaning and is at the core of the arts. CPS is used to seek connections and synthesize diverse solutions Critical thinking is a part of CPS. It is a focus of the arts where quality is highly valued. In particular, critique is used to analyze details and patterns, compile evidence, and apply criteria to make judgments skills achieved through arts • Higher order thinking such as analysis, synthesis, evaluation, including critical judgment • Imagination and creativity focused deliberately on content and quality end products • Prudent risk taking and experimentation • Teamwork that relies on collaborative problem solving • Technological competencies • Flexible thinking and an appreciation for diversity • Self-discipline, persistence, and taking initiative integrate reading to visual arts *Artwork is "read" in a way similar to reading word-based print text. *The reader/viewer must first perceive the work as a whole and then relate subordinate parts to discover relationships and connections, along with important emphases. *Making sense of any painting, sculpture, or artwork requires coordinated use of higher order thinking skills (CPS), in the same way CPS is used to understand traditional texts