Visual Art: HS Advanced

Create

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr1.III

    1. A

      Play & IdeationVA:Cr1A.III

      1. 1

        Visualize and hypothesize to generate plans for ideas and directions for creating art and design that can affect social change.VA:Cr1A.1.III

    2. B

      InvestigationVA:Cr1B.III

      1. 1

        Choose from a range of materials and methods of traditional and contemporary artistic practices, following or breaking established conventions, to plan the making of multiple works of art and design based on a theme, idea, or concept.VA:Cr1B.1.III

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr2.III

    1. A

      Skill AcquisitionVA:Cr2A.III

      1. 1

        Experiment, plan, and make multiple works of art and design that explore a personally meaningful theme, idea, or concept.VA:Cr2A.1.III

    2. B

      Safety & EthicsVA:Cr2B.III

      1. 1

        Demonstrate understanding of the importance of balancing freedom and responsibility in the use of images, materials, tools, and equipment in the creation and circulation of creative work.VA:Cr2B.1.III

    3. C

      Creating Interactions with ArtVA:Cr2C.III

      1. 1

        Demonstrate in works of art or design how visual and material culture defines, shapes, enhances, inhibits, and/or empowers people's lives.VA:Cr2C.1.III

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work.VA:Cr3.III

    1. A

      Reflect - Refine - ContinueVA:Cr3A.III

      1. 1

        Reflect on, reengage, revise, and refine works of art or design considering relevant traditional and contemporary criteria as well as personal artistic vision.VA:Cr3A.1.III

Present

  • 4

    Select, Analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.VA:Pr4.III

    1. A

      SelectVA:Pr4A.III

      1. 1

        Critique, justify, and present choices in the process of analyzing, selecting, curating, and presenting artwork for a specific exhibit or event.VA:Pr4A.1.III

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.VA:Pr5.III

    1. A

      AnalyzeVA:Pr5A.III

      1. 1

        Investigate, compare, and contrast methods for preserving and protecting art.VA:Pr5A.1.III

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.VA:Pr6.III

    1. A

      ShareVA:Pr6A.III

      1. 1

        Curate a collection of objects, artifacts, or artwork to impact the viewer’s understanding of social, cultural, and/or political experiences.VA:Pr6A.1.III

Respond

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.VA:Re7.III

    1. A

      PerceiveVA:Re7A.III

      1. 1

        Analyze how responses to art develop over time based on knowledge of and experience with art and life.VA:Re7A.1.III

    2. B

      AnalyzeVA:Re7B.III

      1. 1

        Determine the commonalities within a group of artists or visual images attributed to a particular type of art, timeframe, or culture.VA:Re7B.1.III

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.VA:Re8.III

    1. A

      InterpretVA:Re8A.III

      1. 1

        Analyze differing interpretation s of an artwork or collection of works in order to select and defend a plausible critical analysis.VA:Re8A.1.III

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.VA:Re9.III

    1. A

      EvaluateVA:Re9A.III

      1. 1

        Construct evaluations of a work of art or collection of works based on differing sets of criteria.VA:Re9A.1.III

Connect

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.VA:Cn10.III 

    1. A

      SynthesizeVA:Cn10A.III 

      1. 1

        Synthesize knowledge of social, cultural, historical, and personal life with artmaking approaches to create meaningful works of art or design.VA:Cn10A.1.III 

  • 11

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding. VA:Cn11.III 

    1. A

      RelateVA:Cn11A.III 

      1. 1

        Appraise the impact of an artist or a group of artists on the beliefs, values, and behaviors of a society.VA:Cn11A.1.III 

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?
VISUAL ARTS GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS

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