High School
Foundations
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Use foundational knowledge and skills while responding to, creating, and presenting artistic work.5.A.1.1
Create
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Generate and develop original artistic ideas.5.9.2.2
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Collectively or individually apply inquiry methods of observation and research to investigate an idea.5.9.2.2.1
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Explore and plan themes, ideas, concepts or styles in preparation for an artwork.5.9.2.2.2
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Create original artistic work.5.9.2.3
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Synthesize visual literacy strategies and conceptual intent to create artwork for a specific purpose.5.9.2.3.1
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Balance freedom and ethical responsibility in the use of images, materials, tools, and equipment during art making.** 5.9.2.3.2
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Revise and complete original artistic work.5.9.2.4
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Engage in constructive critique with peers, then reflect on, revise and refine works of art to improve one's original artistic intent.5.9.2.4.1
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Present
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Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.5.9.3.5
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Evaluate, select, and apply methods or processes appropriate to display artwork in a specific place, including an artist statement.5.9.3.5.1
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Make artistic choices in order to convey meaning through presentation.5.9.3.6
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Analyze, critique, and justify artwork in an artist statement for a collection or portfolio presentation.5.9.3.6.1
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Analyze relationships between artists, artwork, and audience for impact of presentation.5.9.3.6.2
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Respond
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Analyze and construct interpretations of artistic work.5.9.4.7
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Construct multiple interpretations of an artwork.5.9.4.7.1
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Evaluate artistic work by applying criteria.5.9.4.8
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Evaluate the impact of an artwork to influence ideas, feelings and behaviors of specific audiences.5.9.4.8.1
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When encountering artwork(s), synthesize one's own evaluation of artwork(s) with a different evaluation of the same artwork(s). 5.9.4.8.2
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Connect
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Integrate knowledge and personal experiences while responding to, creating, and presenting artistic work.5.9.5.9
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Synthesize knowledge of social, cultural, historical, and personal life with art making approaches to create meaningful works of art. 5.9.5.9.1
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Demonstrate an understanding that artistic works influence and are influenced by personal, societal, cultural, and historical contexts, including the contributions of Minnesota American Indian tribes and communities.5.9.5.10
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Appraise the impact of art, an artist, or a group of artists on the beliefs, values and behaviors of a society. 5.9.5.10.1
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Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
- Where can I read the official document?
- FINAL Minnesota 2018 K-12 Academic Standards in the Arts 111220 (November 2020) (003)(1)
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