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K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: Grades 6, 7, 8

Other Nebraska Fine Arts sets

Students will develop and apply ideas, knowledge, and skills to create, respond to, present, and connect art with the human experience. (curricular bands have been re-ordered: create, respond, present, connect)

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    Create – Art to generate ideas

    1. 1.

      Students will use the creative process to investigate and communicate personal voice in artwork.FA 8.2.1

      1. a.

        Investigate ideas and materials to demonstrate planning and refining.FA 8.2.1.a

      2. b.

        Recognize personal voice and make stylistic choices to reflect personal identity.FA 8.2.1.b

      3. c.

        Engage in the sensory experience and relate it to making expressive artwork.FA 8.2.1.c

      4. d.

        Investigate and apply relationships between elements of art and principles of design to brainstorm visual possibilities (e.g., consider a variety of images and determine how line and value create emphasis in art).FA 8.2.1.d

      5. e.

        Investigate and demonstrate the relationship between technique, skill, and craftsmanship.FA 8.2.1.e

      6. f.

        Demonstrate respect for accepted procedures regarding responsible care of equipment and materials.FA 8.2.1.f

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    Respond – to understand and appreciate ideas

    1. 2.

      Students will use the critical process to compare and contrast multiple works of art, learning about themselves in the world.FA 8.2.2

      1. a.

        Identify and describe themes and styles in works of art.FA 8.2.2.a

      2. b.

        Compare and contrast works of art using elements and principles (e.g., themes, styles, cultures).FA 8.2.2.b

      3. c.

        Compare and contrast various interpretations of themes, styles, and mood.FA 8.2.2.c

      4. d.

        Explain why a work of art can evoke different interpretations and how artwork is interpreted and evaluated by the way it is displayed or presented.FA 8.2.2.d

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    Present – Art to communicate ideas, process, and product.

    1. 3.

      Students will understand and apply their knowledge of a variety of presentation and communication techniques.FA 8.2.3

      1. a.

        Analyze and present reflections of personal growth in an artist statement.FA 8.2.3.a

      2. b.

        Analyze, individually and collaboratively, the selection of art collections, displays, and presentations.FA 8.2.3.b

      3. c.

        Explore how the meaning of art can be affected by the presentation mode or venue (e.g., reproduction, digital, social media, or original museum/gallery experience).FA 8.2.3.c

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    Connect – Individual perspective and identity through the study of art

    1. 4.

      Students will examine the significance of art in contemporary, historical, and cultural context in art and life.FA 8.2.4

      1. a.

        Students can identify and demonstrate the role of an artist and explore art-related career opportunities.FA 8.2.4.a

      2. b.

        Investigate and classify works of art from a variety of contemporary, historical, and cultural contexts.FA 8.2.4.b

      3. c.

        Compare and contrast the purpose and function of different art forms. (e.g., artifacts vs. fine art).FA 8.2.4.c

      4. d.

        Explain how images and objects are used to convey a story, familiar experience, or connection to the world.FA 8.2.4.d

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
When were these standards adopted?
2014
Where can I read the official document?
Nebraska K-12 Fine Arts Standards: Visual Arts

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