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K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: Grades 6-8 Proficient

Other Maine Visual and Performing Arts sets

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.A1

  • a

    Collaboratively exchange strategies, concepts, and different points of view to generate innovative ideas for creating art.D.6-8.Prof.A1.a

  • b

    Formulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art.D.6-8.Prof.A1.b

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.A2

  • a

    Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.D.6-8.Prof.A2.a

  • b

    Explain environmental implications of conservation, care, and clean-up of arts materials, tools, and equipment.D.6-8.Prof.A2.b

  • c

    Design or redesign objects, places, or systems that meet the identified needs of diverse users.D.6-8.Prof.A2.c

Refine and complete artistic work.A3

  • a

    Reflect on whether personal artwork conveys the intended meaning and revise accordingly.D.6-8.Prof.A3.a

Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.B1

  • a

    Analyze similarities and differences associated with preserving and presenting two-dimensional, three- dimensional, and digital artwork.D.6-8.Prof.B1.a

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.B2

  • a

    Individually or collaboratively, develop a visual plan for displaying works of art, analyzing exhibit space, the accessibility for the viewer, and the layout of the exhibit.D.6-8.Prof.B2.a

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.B3

  • a

    Assess, explain, and provide evidence of how museums or other places reflect history and values of a community and/or culture.D.6-8.Prof.B3.a

Perceive and analyze artistic work.C1

  • a

    Identify and interpret works of art or design that reveal how people live around the world and what they value.D.6-8.Prof.C1.a

  • b

    Analyze ways that visual elements and cultural connections suggested by images influence ideas, emotions, and actions.D.6-8.Prof.C1.b

Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.C2

  • a

    Interpret arts by distinguishing between relevant and non-relevant contextual information and analyzing subject matter, characteristics of form and structure, and use of media.D.6-8.Prof.C2.a

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.C3

  • a

    Recognize differences in criteria used to evaluate works of art, depending on styles, genres, and media as well as on historical and cultural contexts.D.6-8.Prof.C3.a

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.D1

  • a

    Apply concepts of art and design to view surroundings in new ways.D.6-8.Prof.D1.a

Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical contexts to deepen understanding.D2

  • a

    Analyze how art reflects changing times, traditions, resources, and cultural uses.D.6-8.Prof.D2.a

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8

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