Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: By the end of grade 8

Other New Jersey Visual and Performing Arts sets

Creating

  • 1

    Generating and conceptualizing ideas1.5.8.Cr1

    1. a

      Conceptualize early stages of the creative process, including applying methods to overcome creative blocks or take creative risks, and document the processes in traditional or new media.1.5.8.Cr1a

    2. b

      Develop criteria, identify goals and collaboratively investigate an aspect of present-day life, using contemporary practice of art or design1.5.8.Cr1b

  • 2

    Organizing and developing ideas1.5.8.Cr2

    1. a

      Demonstrate persistence and willingness to experiment and take risks during the artistic process. 1.5.8.Cr2a

    2. b

      Demonstrate an awareness of ethical responsibility as applied to artmaking including environmental implications, responsibility in sharing images online, appropriation, and intellectual property ethics. 1.5.8.Cr2b

    3. c

      Apply, organize and strategize methods for design and redesign of objects, places, systems, images and words to clearly communicate information to a diverse audience.1.5.8.Cr2c

  • 3

    Refining and completing products1.5.8.Cr3

    1. a

      Use criteria to examine, reflect on and plan revisions for a work of art, and create an artistic statement.1.5.8.Cr3a

Presenting

  • 4

    Selecting, analyzing and interpreting work1.5.8.Pr4

    1. a

      Investigate and analyze ways artwork is presented, preserved and experienced, including use of evolving technology. Evaluate a collection or presentation based on this criterion.1.5.8.Pr4a

  • 5

    Developing and refining techniques and models or steps needed to create products1.5.8.Pr5

    1. a

      Individually or collaboratively prepare and present theme-based artwork for display and formulate exhibition narratives.1.5.8.Pr5a

  • 6

     Conveying meaning through art1.5.8.Pr6

    1. a

      Analyze how exhibitions in different venues communicate meaning and influence ideas, beliefs and experiences.1.5.8.Pr6a

Responding

  • 7

    Perceiving and analyzing products1.5.8.Re7

    1. a

      Explain how a person's aesthetic choices are influenced by culture and environment, and how they impact the way in which visual messages are perceived and conveyed.1.5.8.Re7a

    2. b

      Compare and contrast cultural and social contexts of visual arts and how they influence ideas and emotions.1.5.8.Re7b

  • 8

    Interpreting intent and meaning1.5.8.Re8

    1. a

      Interpret art by analyzing how the interaction of subject matter, characteristics of form and structure, use of media, art making approaches, and relevant contextual information contributes to understanding messages or ideas and mood conveyed.1.5.8.Re8a

  • 9

    Applying criteria to evaluate products1.5.8.Re9

    1. a

      Create a convincing and logical argument to support an evaluation of art. Explain the difference between personal and established criteria for evaluating artwork.1.5.8.Re9a

Connecting

  • 10

    Synthesizing and relating knowledge and personal experiences to create products1.5.8.Cn10

    1. a

      Generate ideas to make art individually or collaboratively to positively reflect a group's identity.1.5.8.Cn10a

  • 11

    Relating artistic ideas and works within societal, cultural, and historical contexts to deepen understanding1.5.8.Cn11

    1. a

      Analyze and contrast how art forms are used to represent, establish, reinforce and reflect group identity and culture. 1.5.8.Cn11a

    2. b

      Analyze and contrast how art forms are used to reflect global issues, including climate change.1.5.8.Cn11b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
2020 NJ SLS

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