L.ART.2.C

Use an understanding of copyright and public domain to appropriate imagery constituting the main focal point of original artwork when working from images rather than direct observation or imagination.

Level III · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013

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Vocabulary
copyrightpublic domainimagerymain focal pointoriginal artworkdirect observationimagination
Skills
  • use (an understanding of copyright and public domain as it relates to imagery) #dok2
  • appropriate (imagery from sources other than direct observation or imagination) #dok3
  • identify (when an image is suitable for use as the main focal point under copyright or public domain) #dok2
  • create (original artwork utilizing properly sourced imagery) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can define copyright and public domain as they relate to artwork. #dok1
  • I can identify whether an image is under copyright or in the public domain. #dok2
  • I can select imagery that may be legally and ethically used as the main focal point in my original artwork. #dok2
  • I can apply my understanding of copyright laws to appropriate images for use in original artwork when not working from observation or imagination. #dok3
  • I can create original artwork that utilizes properly sourced imagery as its main focal point. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Artists must understand and respect copyright and public domain rules when creating original artwork using imagery from sources other than observation or imagination.
  • Responsibly sourcing images helps artists create original work without infringing on intellectual property rights.
Essential Questions
  • What is the difference between copyrighted and public domain images?
  • Why is it important for artists to respect copyright when creating artwork?
  • How can an artist ethically use imagery in their original work?
  • What are the consequences of using copyrighted images without permission?
  • How do artists determine which images are safe to use as a main focal point in their artwork?