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K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: Middle School 1

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Observe and Learn to Comprehend6.1

  • 1

    Apply the language of visual art and design to distinguish and differentiate meanings.6.1.1

    1. a

      Respond verbally or in written format justifying and interpreting a work of art using the language of art and design.6.1.1.a

    2. b

      Develop from oneself and various cultures a mental storehouse of images and the uses, symbolism and meaning of those images.6.1.1.b

  • 2

    Compare art from various historical, contemporary and cultural sources.6.1.2

    1. a

      Describe and discuss the general characteristics of a work of art from various historical time periods.6.1.2.a

    2. b

      Interpret a variety of works of art while being respectful and mindful of culturally sensitive themes.6.1.2.b

    3. c

      Analyze works of art from various time periods and world cultures by their components of style and design.6.1.2.c

    4. d

      Evaluate how interpretations of works of art change based on the viewer’s time, place and culture.6.1.2.d

  • 3

    Utilize key concepts, issues and themes to connect the visual arts to other disciplines. 6.1.3

    1. a

      Identify skills, ideas and themes in the visual arts that are influenced by other content areas. 6.1.3.a

    2. b

      Create works of art using skills from other disciplines.6.1.3.b

Envision and Critique to Reflect6.2

  • 1

    Interpret meaning and evaluate works of visual art and design recognizing diverse points of view.6.2.1

    1. a

      Interpret meaning in works of art from a variety of perspectives. 6.2.1.a

    2. b

      Research and compare works of art from different times and places.6.2.1.b

  • 2

    Describe, analyze and interpret works of art using specific art vocabulary.6.2.2

    1. a

      Describe and analyze works of art using the language of visual art and design.6.2.2.a

    2. b

      Explain the visual qualities of a specified work of art from multiple points of view.6.2.2.b

Invent and Discover to Create6.3

  • 1

    Plan the creation of a work of art utilizing feedback.6.3.1

    1. a

      Use feedback from peers to plan and create works of art.6.3.1.a

    2. b

      Propose revisions to works of art using the language of visual art and design.6.3.1.b

    3. c

      Evaluate redirection and revision during the creative process.6.3.1.c

  • 2

    Explore various media, materials and techniques used to create works of visual art and design.6.3.2

    1. a

      Recognize and utilize the individual characteristics of each medium.6.3.2.a

    2. b

      Identify and differentiate the relationships between media choice, art processes and final solutions.6.3.2.b

    3. c

      Create and display works of art using a wide variety of contemporary and available media.6.3.2.c

  • 3

    Utilize current and available technology to refine ideas in works of art.6.3.3

    1. a

      Evaluate various technological processes used to make art.6.3.3.a

    2. b

      Recognize and discuss how technology operates in the creation of works of art.6.3.3.b

Relate and Connect to Transfer6.4

  • 1

    Infer from works of visual art, design, and visual culture using interdisciplinary knowledge, how diverse communities address issues relevant to their culture, place, and times.6.4.1

    1. a

      Explain and create works of art that incorporate everyday life, traditions, customs and special events.6.4.1.a

    2. b

      Draw conclusions from representations of ancestry in works of art.6.4.1.b

    3. c

      Identify and explain cross-disciplinary connections in works of art.6.4.1.c

  • 2

    Investigate art and other careers that use creative and design thinking.6.4.2

    1. a

      Investigate how art is incorporated into contemporary careers.6.4.2.a

    2. b

      Research an art-related career of personal interest.6.4.2.b

    3. c

      Explain the contributions that art historians, cultural anthropologists, philosophers of art, engineers, computer designers, software engineers or others make to their community and society as a whole.6.4.2.c

  • 3

    Investigate how art addresses contemporary issues and community and societal concerns.6.4.3

    1. a

      Display research about artists that engage in social commentary.6.4.3.a

    2. b

      Research the motivation for works of art that address social issues.6.4.3.b

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