7th - VA.CR.1.6a Anchor Standard 1A

True or False: Every artist experiences creative blocks sometimes.

• True

• False

True or False: The best way to deal with a creative block is to stop creating completely.

• True

• False

True or False: Experimenting with new materials or colors can help overcome a creative block.

• True

• False

What is a creative block?

• When an artist has too many ideas

• When an artist feels stuck and can’t think of ideas

• When an artist finishes a project early

• When an artist copies someone else’s work and gains an advantage over others

Which of the following is a good strategy for overcoming a creative block?

• Giving up on your artwork completely

• Complaining about being stuck because nobody wants to help you

• Taking a short break and coming back later

• Ignoring the problem

What does it mean to “redefine” your idea?

• Throw your artwork away once your have completed it

• Change how you think about your idea or project

• Start a completely unrelated project

• Ask someone else to finish your work for you

Why might it help to look at your classmates’ artwork?

• To copy their ideas exactly

• So that you may find mistakes in their work

• To get inspired by new perspectives

• To compare who is better than the rest

Describe one strategy you can use to overcome a creative block and explain how it helps you continue your artwork.

Why is it important for artists to know how to overcome creative blocks?

Which action shows you are trying a new perspective?

• Looking at your artwork upside down

• Keeping your drawing the same way every time

• Refusing to change anything

• Covering part of your drawing