Creating: Artists/students use creative thinking and reasoning skills to perceive concepts and ideas to develop works.CR

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    Explore influences on style and choice of subject matter.7.1CR

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    Investigate organizational strategies to develop original ideas.7.2CR

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    Practice visual fluency through the application of elements of art and principles of design.7.3CR

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    Consider ethics when interacting with visual resources.7.4CR

Performing: Artists/students employ personal processes and skills to solve problems creatively and present work in various contexts. PE

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    Demonstrate persistence and artisanship during the artmaking process.7.1PE

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    Explore materials to design and create works of art.7.2PE

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    Demonstrate artistic style through the use of the elements of art and principles of design.7.3PE

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    Provide and receive feedback as part of exhibition practices.7.4PE

Responding: Artists/students engage in analysis and interpretation to understand and evaluate artistic works.RE

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    Apply relevant vocabulary to define and describe works of art.7.1RE

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    Design self-assessment techniques to inform goals within the artmaking process.7.2RE

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    Interpret art by analyzing the characteristics of its context and media.7.3RE

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    Connect various art forms to their social, cultural, or historical purposes.7.4RE

Connecting: Artists/students understand and communicate the value of creative expressions in internal and external contexts.CO

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    Analyze how art is used to inform or influence the beliefs, values, or behaviors of a community.7.1CO

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    Investigate cultural institutions that support lifelong engagement with visual arts.7.2CO

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    Explore how personal experiences influence style and choice of subject matter.7.3CO

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    Explore personal aesthetic beliefs.7.4CO

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7