Visual Arts — Understand and apply art materials, techniques, and processes in the creation of original works of art and understand how the visual arts communicate a variety of ideas, feelings, and experiences

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    How the Arts are Organized

    1. 1.

      Create original works of art using a variety of visual arts materials, techniques, and processesFA.9-12.1.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate how the composition of a work of art is affected by the use of elements or principles of art and designFA.9-12.1.2

    3. 3.

      Analyze, using evidence, the relationship between themes explored in the visual arts and those explored in other content areasFA.9-12.1.3

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    How the Arts Communicate

    1. 4.

      Evaluate the effectiveness of the use of elements and principles of art and design in works of artFA.9-12.1.4

    2. 5.

      Create works of art that contain one or more symbols, themes, and metaphorsFA.9-12.1.5

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    How the Arts Shape and Reflect Culture

    1. 6.

      Evaluate the function of artwork in different cultures, careers, and historical periodsFA.9-12.1.6

    2. 7.

      Analyze common characteristics of works of art and artifacts across time periods and among cultural groups to identify influencesFA.9-12.1.7

Music — Understand and apply elements of music and understand how music communicates ideas, feelings, and experiences across cultures

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    How the Arts are Organized

    1. 1.

      Perform a variety of musical elements with appropriate understanding, expression and style individually and in a groupFA.9-12.2.1

    2. 2.

      Improvise short melodies based on a chord patternFA.9-12.2.2

    3. 3.

      Apply knowledge of music theory to compose and arrange music within specified guidelinesFA.9-12.2.3

    4. 4.

      Analyze compositional devices and techniquesFA.9-12.2.4

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    How the Arts Communicate

    1. 5.

      Critique music using specific criteriaFA.9-12.2.5

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    How the Arts Shape and Reflect Culture

    1. 6.

      Describe how various elements and roles of music integrate with other content areasFA.9-12.2.6

    2. 7.

      Analyze the significance of music and composers in various cultures and time periodsFA.9-12.2.7

Drama and Theatre — Understand and apply the skills of acting, design, and technical theatre and understand the role of drama in various cultures throughout history

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    How the Arts are Organized

    1. 1.

      Create a script or scene incorporating characters, dialogue, scenery, props, costumes, lighting, and soundFA.9-12.3.1

    2. 2.

      Use collaboration and revision to develop and produce a play or sceneFA.9-12.3.2

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    How the Arts Communicate

    1. 3.

      Analyze the physical, emotional, and social dimensions of characters in texts and performancesFA.9-12.3.3

    2. 4.

      Implement artistic choices for informal and formal productionsFA.9-12.3.4

    3. 5.

      Develop and apply criteria to critique all aspects of a live theatrical productionFA.9-12.3.5

    4. 6.

      Assess the role of the audience in relation to the overall live theatrical experienceFA.9-12.3.6

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    How the Arts Shape and Reflect Culture

    1. 7.

      Apply period style to dramatic forms, production practices, and theatrical traditions from various cultures and historical periodsFA.9-12.3.7

Dance — Understand and apply elements of dance, appreciate how dance communicates meaning, and recognize its role across cultures and throughout history

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    How the Arts are Organized

    1. 1.

      Use all of the dance elements in creating dance sequencesFA.9-12.4.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate choreographic principles, processes, and structuresFA.9-12.4.2

    3. 3.

      Analyze the effect of lifestyle choices on a dancerFA.9-12.4.3

    4. 4.

      Synthesize dance with other disciplinesFA.9-12.4.4

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    How the Arts Communicate

    1. 5.

      Use movement choices to communicate abstract ideas in danceFA.9-12.4.5

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    How the Arts Shape and Reflect Culture

    1. 6.

      Apply complex steps and patterns of dances from a number of styles, genres, and culturesFA.9-12.4.6

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2006
Where can I read the official document?
Hawaii Content and Performance Standards for Fine Arts