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 IV · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013
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copyrightpublic domainimageryfocal pointoriginal artworkdirect observationimagination
Skills
- demonstrate understanding (copyright policies and public domain) #dok2
- appropriate (imagery for use as a focal point in original artwork) #dok3
- justify (choices in selecting images from various sources) #dok3
- differentiate (between images from direct observation, imagination, and external sources) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can define copyright and public domain in relation to visual art. #dok1
- I can explain the difference between using images from direct observation, imagination, and external sources. #dok2
- I can identify when images can be legally used in my artwork. #dok1
- I can select and use appropriate imagery as the focal point of original artwork when working from existing images. #dok3
- I can apply my understanding of copyright and public domain to ensure my artwork respects legal and ethical guidelines. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Artists must understand and respect legal guidelines to ensure originality and ethical practice in their work.
- Knowledge of copyright and public domain empowers artists to make informed decisions about imagery used in their artwork.
Essential Questions
- What is the difference between copyright and public domain, and why does it matter in art making?
- How can artists use existing imagery responsibly in their own work?
- What steps should an artist take to determine if an image can be legally incorporated into their artwork?
- How do copyright laws impact creative expression and the creation of original art?
- In what ways can artists balance inspiration from external images with originality in their own creations?