Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

  • 4.

    Conceive of original artistic goals for media artworks using a variety of creative methods, such as brainstorming and modeling.MA:Cr1.1.4

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

  • 4.

    Discuss, test, and assemble ideas, plans, and models for media arts productions, considering the artistic goals and the presentation.MA:Cr2.1.4

Refine and complete artistic work.

  • a.

    Structure and arrange various content and components to convey purpose and meaning in different media arts productions, applying sets of associated principles, such as balance and contrast.MA:Cr3.1.4.a

  • b.

    Demonstrate intentional effect in refining media artworks, emphasizing elements for a purpose.MA:Cr3.1.4.b

Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

  • 4.

    Demonstrate how a variety of academic, arts, and media forms and content may be mixed and coordinated into media artworks, such as narrative, dance, and media.MA:Pr4.1.4

Develop and refine artistic technique and work for presentation.

  • a.

    Enact identified roles to practice foundational artistic, design, technical, and soft skills, such as formal technique, equipment usage, production, and collaboration in media arts productions.MA:Pr5.1.4.a

  • b.

    Practice foundational innovative abilities, such as design thinking, in addressing problems within and through media arts productions.MA:Pr5.1.4.b

  • c.

    Demonstrate use of tools and techniques in standard and novel ways while constructing media artworks.MA:Pr5.1.4.c

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

  • a.

    Explain the presentation conditions, and fulfill a role and processes in presenting or distributing media artworks.MA:Pr6.1.4.a

  • b.

    Explain results of and improvements for presenting media artworks.MA:Pr6.1.4.b

Perceive and analyze artistic work.

  • a.

    Identify, describe, and explain how messages are created by components in media artworks.MA:Re7.1.4.a

  • b.

    Identify, describe, and explain how various forms, methods, and styles in media artworks manage audience experience.MA:Re7.1.4.b

Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

  • 4.

    Determine and explain reactions and interpretations to a variety of media artworks, considering their purpose and context.MA:Re8.1.4

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

  • 4.

    Identify and apply basic criteria for evaluating and improving media artworks and production processes, considering context.MA:Re9.1.4

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

  • a.

    Examine and use personal and external resources, such as interests, research, and cultural understanding, to create media artworks.MA:Cn10.1.4.a

  • b.

    Examine and show how media artworks form meanings, situations, and/or cultural experiences, such as online spaces.MA:Cn10.1.4.b

Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.

  • a.

    Explain verbally and/or in media artworks, how media artworks and ideas relate to everyday and cultural life, such as fantasy and reality, and technology use.MA:Cn11.1.4.a

  • b.

    Examine and interact appropriately with media arts tools and environments, considering ethics, rules, and fairness.MA:Cn11.1.4.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
When were these standards adopted?
2015