WGU C105 Visual and Performing Arts
Latest 2022 Graded A
Communication ✔✔Literacy includes language and arts-based communication used to understand,
respond to, and express thoughts and feelings. In particular, the ar
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WGU C105 Visual and Performing Arts
Latest 2022 Graded A
Communication ✔✔Literacy includes language and arts-based communication used to understand,
respond to, and express thoughts and feelings. In particular, the arts are unparalleled symbolic
languages that exist because all thoughts cannot be captured with words. Arts communication is
integral to the cognitive, social, and personal effects of the arts
Content of the arts ✔✔The arts are not just a process. A vast worldwide arts treasury stands ready
to change hearts and minds.
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
Comprehension ✔✔is understanding. Across disciplines comprehension is the result of actively
finding and creating big ideas using problem-solving processes including data gathering, imaging,
taking divergent perspectives, and synthesizing original connections. The arts also provide diverse
texts from which comprehension can be derived
Composition ✔✔the process of expressing meaning. The arts contribute special principles,
techniques, and materials to the composition process. The arts offer a range of composition forms
as options to express thoughts and feelings
Culture ✔✔The arts uniquely record ways people have lived throughout history. They also provide
rich contexts for growth, including positive classroom climates
Cooperation/collaboration ✔✔The arts involve students in group problem solving (e.g.,
ensembles, choirs, troupes, skits)
Community ✔✔The arts create a sense of belonging based on respect for the distinctive
contributions of each person
Compassion ✔✔The arts build empathy by providing experiences that create new perspectives
Commitment/interest ✔✔The arts develop intrinsic motivation because they are inherently
engaging. Persistence, based on curiosity and choice, gives satisfaction, and people feel the
rewards of commitment.
Concentration ✔✔The arts capture attention and develop concentration because they are
emotionally compelling
Confidence ✔✔The arts develop the courage to take risks and develop pride in one's unique
contributions to solving problems.
Competence/control. ✔✔The arts develop skills to work with tools and materials and develop
control over mind, voice, and body. They build spe
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