Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Media Arts 6-8

Other Maryland Fine Arts sets

Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.MA:Cr1

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    IndicatorsMA:Cr1.I

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      Formulate variations of ideas, goals, and solutions for media artworks by practicing focused creative processes.MA:Cr1.I:6-8:1

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    ExpectationsMA:Cr1.E

    1. a

      Work independently to create a visual representation of formulated ideas.MA:Cr1.E:6-8:1

    2. b

      Act on creative ideas to generate artistic goals.MA:Cr1.E:6-8:2

    3. c

      Predict potential obstacles and generate possible solutions.MA:Cr1.E:6-8:3

Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.MA:Cr2

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    IndicatorsMA:Cr2.I

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      Organize, design, propose, and evaluate artistic ideas, models, prototypes, and production processes for media arts productions.MA:Cr2.I:6-8:1

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    ExpectationsMA:Cr2.E

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      Refine brainstormed ideas into a production plan.MA:Cr2.E:6-8:1

Anchor Standard 3: Refine and complete artistic work.MA:Cr3

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    IndicatorsMA:Cr3.I

    1. a

      Experiment with multiple approaches to produce content and components for determined purpose and meaning in media arts productions.MA:Cr3.I:6-8:1

    2. b

      Evaluate, improve, and refine media artworks by intentionally emphasizing particular expressive elements to reflect an understanding of purpose, audience, or place.MA:Cr3.I:6-8:2

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    ExpectationsMA:Cr3.E

    1. a

      Improve production plan to include decisions about content and production processes.MA:Cr3.E:6-8:1

    2. b

      Make judgments and decisions to refine the media production plan to set a purpose and act on creative ideas.MA:Cr3.E:6-8:2

Anchor Standard 4: Analyze, interpret, and select artistic work for presentation.MA:Pr4

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    IndicatorsMA:Pr4.I

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      Integrate multiple contents and forms into unified media arts productions that convey consistent themes or ideas.MA:Pr4.I:6-8:1

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    ExpectationsMA:Pr4.E

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      Curate and analyze multiple types of media (video, sound, still pictures) with academic content to produce one media product that has a consistent theme.MA:Pr4.E:6-8:1

Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic work for presentation.MA:Pr5

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    IndicatorsMA:Pr5.I

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      Develop, design and exhibit a variety of artistic, design, technical, and soft skills through performing various assigned roles in producing media artworks.MA:Pr5.I:6-8:1

    2. b

      Develop, demonstrate, and exhibit a variety of creative and adaptive innovation abilities.MA:Pr5.I:6-8:2

    3. c

      Demonstrate adaptability in using tools and techniques to construct media artworks.MA:Pr5.I:6-8:3

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    ExpectationsMA:Pr5.E

    1. a

      Be self-directed learners to define artistic/technical skill sets and roles for media production plan.MA:Pr5.E:6-8:1

    2. b

      Develop and act on a variety of creative skills to produce new media.MA:Pr5.E:6-8:2

    3. c

      Apply and adapt use of tools and techniques to construct media content.MA:Pr5.E:6-8:3

Anchor Standard 6: Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.MA:Pr6

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    IndicatorsMA:Pr6.I

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      Analyze and design various presentation formats for the tasks and processes of the presentation and/or distribution of media artworks.MA:Pr6.I:6-8:1

    2. b

      Analyze results of and improvements for presenting media artworks.MA:Pr6.I:6-8:2

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    ExpectationsMA:Pr6.E

    1. a

      Manage the presentation and potential distribution of the media product(s).MA:Pr6.E:6-8:1

    2. b

      Analyze and critique presentation. Develop a list of potential improvements for future presentations.MA:Pr6.E:6-8:2

Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work.MA:Re7

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    IndicatorsMA:Re7.I

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      Describe, compare, and analyze message and meaning that are created by components in media artworks.MA:Re7.I:6-8:1

    2. b

      Describe, compare, and analyze how various forms, methods, and styles in media artworks manage audience experience.MA:Re7.I:6-8:2

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    ExpectationsMA:Re7.E

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      Analyze the messages and audience experiences presented through a variety of media components.MA:Re7.E:6-8:1

Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.MA:Re8

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    IndicatorsMA:Re8.I

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      Analyze the intent and meaning of a variety of media artworks.MA:Re8.I:6-8:1

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    ExpectationsMA:Re8.E

    1. a

      Analyze media from the media arts industry to discuss intent and meaning.MA:Re8.E:6-8:1

    2. b

      Analyze their media product(s) to discuss intent and meaning.MA:Re8.E:6-8:2

Anchor Standard 9: Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.MA:Re9

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    IndicatorsMA:Re9.I

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      Develop and apply criteria to evaluate various media artworks.MA:Re9.I:6-8:1

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    ExpectationsMA:Re9.E

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      Collaborate with others to create criteria to evaluate media products.MA:Re9.E:6-8:1

Anchor Standard 10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.MA:Cn10

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    IndicatorsMA:Cn10.I

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      Evaluate and use personal, cultural, and/or external resources to create media artworks.MA:Cn10.I:6-8:1

    2. b

      Explain and show how media artworks form new meanings, situations, and cultural experiences.MA:Cn10.I:6-8:2

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    ExpectationsMA:Cn10.E

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      Make judgments and decisions on which resources (personal, cultural, and/or external) will be used to create media products.MA:Cn10.E:6-8:1

    2. b

      Communicate clearly how decisions change elements of media (meanings, situations, and cultural context).MA:Cn10.E:6-8:2

Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.MA:Cn11

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    IndicatorsMA:Cn11.I

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      Research and show how media artworks and ideas relate to everyday life.MA:Cn11.I:6-8:1

    2. b

      Analyze and interact appropriately with media arts tools and environments.MA:Cn11.I:6-8:2

    3. c

      Describe the relationships of media arts to theatre, dance, music, the visual arts, and other disciplines.MA:Cn11.I:6-8:3

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    ExpectationsMA:Cn11.E

    1. a

      Research and synthesize how media relates to everyday life.MA:Cn11.E:6-8:1

    2. b

      Apply technology safely and effectively considering media literacy.MA:Cn11.E:6-8:2

    3. c

      Analyze how response to media arts is influenced by understanding the time and place in which it was created, the available resources, and cultural uses.MA:Cn11.E:6-8:3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
Maryland State Fine Arts Standards

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