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K–12 Standards

Fine Arts: Visual Art (8th Grade)

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Creative Process (CP)CP

  • 1

    Learn and use vocabulary and concepts related to visual arts.VA.CP.1

    1. 1

      Apply knowledge of elements of art and principles of design throughout the creative process and completion of works of art.8.VA.CP.1.1

    2. 2

      Develop criteria to guide making a work of art or design and evaluate progress to meet the identified criteria. 8.VA.CP.1.2

  • 2

    Practice and refine techniques and skills related to visual arts. VA.CP.2

    1. 1

      Experiment, innovate, and take risks using developed skills to pursue ideas, forms, and meanings that emerge throughout the art making process. 8.VA.CP.2.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate care and safe handling through the storage and use of materials, tools, and equipment. 8.VA.CP.2.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate awareness of practices, issues, and ethics of appropriation, fair use, and copyright as they apply to creating works of art and design. 8.VA.CP.2.3

  • 3

    Make creative choices and practice individual expression in application of concepts, language, techniques, and skills. VA.CP.3

    1. 1

      Apply personal criteria to examine, reflect and plan revisions for a work of art or design in progress.8.VA.CP.3.1

Production (P)P

  • 1

    Utilize a variety of ideas and subject matter in creation of original works of visual art. VA.P.1

    1. 1

      Demonstrate persistence in developing personal skills with various materials, methods, and available technology. 8.VA.P.1.1

    2. 2

      Design, redesign, or visually re-interpret places or objects of personal significance with justification. 8.VA.P.1.2

  • 2

    Use different media, supplies, and tools in an appropriate and safe manner in the creation of original visual artworks. VA.P.2

    1. 1

      Identify the use of the elements of art and principles of design in the work of others.8.VA.P.2.1

  • 3

    Demonstrate appropriate skill level in the application of knowledge, techniques, skills, and concepts, through the creation of original visual artworks. VA.P.3

    1. 1

      Demonstrate willingness to experiment, innovate, and take risks to pursue ideas, forms, and meanings that emerge in the process of art making or design.8.VA.P.3.1

  • 4

    Revising and refining artworks to create finished works of art.VA.P.4

    1. 1

      Examine and reflect on relevant criteria to plan and implement revisions on a work of art or design in progress. 8.VA.P.4.1

Cultural and Historical Perspectives (CHP)CHP

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    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding. VA.CHP.1

    1. 1

      Distinguish different ways art is used to represent, establish, reinforce, and reflect cultural identity. 8.VA.CHP.1.1

    2. 2

      Identify connections between art production and imagery relative to social and political climates. 8.VA.CHP.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify works of art and artists in relation to specific movements, historical periods, and cultures. 8.VA.CHP.1.3

Aesthetic Response & Critique Methodologies (ARCM)ARCM

  • 1

    Perceive, analyze, interpret, and evaluate artistic work. ARCM.1

    1. 1

      Consistently apply respect for personal artwork and the artwork of others. 8.ARCM.1.1

    2. 2

      Make connections between visual art and other domains of learning. 8.ARCM.1.2

    3. 3

      Develop statements to reflect upon personal artwork based on formative and summative evaluations. 8.ARCM.1.3

    4. 4

      Preserve and collect personal works of art, organizing based on student identified criteria to show concepts and student growth. 8.ARCM.1.4

    5. 5

      Analyze abilities developed in the arts needed to be successful in a variety of visual arts and non-arts careers.8.ARCM.1.5

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
Oklahoma Academic Standards

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