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K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: Art I

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Creative Processva.cp

  • 1

    The student will apply creative thinking to original artistic works.AI.1

    1. a

      Communicate personal ideas in works of art by selecting media and incorporating appropriate elements of art and principles of design.AI.1.a

    2. b

      Employ a variety of subject matter, including symbols and metaphors, to represent ideas about personal, cultural, or social concepts.AI.1.b

  • 2

    The student will identify and apply steps of a creative process to develop ideas and artwork.AI.2

    1. a

      Develop personal questions for inquiryAI.2.a

    2. b

      ResearchAI.2.b

    3. c

      BrainstormAI.2.c

    4. d

      Develop preliminary sketchesAI.2.d

    5. e

      PlanAI.2.e

    6. f

      RefineAI.2.f

    7. g

      ReflectAI.2.g

    8. h

      Maintain and use a process art portfolio (e.g., sketchbook/journal and digital or traditional working portfolio) for planning and as a resource in the art making processAI.2.h

    9. i

      Recognize the role of exhibition as part of the creative process.AI.2.i

Critical Thinking and Communicationva.ctc

  • 3

    The student will analyze, interpret, and evaluate artworkAI.3

    1. a

      Use art criticism skills to describe, interpret, analyze, and evaluate works of artAI.3.a

    2. b

      Analyze how media and visual organization in works of art affect the communication of ideas.AI.3.b

    3. c

      Analyze the functions, purposes, and perceived meanings of works of designAI.3.c

    4. d

      Engage in collaborative approaches to critique such as formal and informal, peer-to-peer, small group, and large group.AI.3.d

  • 4

    The student will formulate a definition for art and defend that definition in relation to objects in the world.AI.4

  • 5

    The student will identify communication and collaboration skills for the art studio, including safety procedures.AI.5

History, Culture, and Citizenshipva.hcc

  • 6

    The student will understand historical and cultural influences of art.AI.6

    1. a

      Explore works from diverse artists (including diversity of ability, ethnicity, race, and gender).AI.6.a

    2. b

      Explore works of historical and contemporary art movements.AI.6.b

    3. c

      Analyze art in relation to events, places, cultures, and historical periods.AI.6.c

    4. d

      Evaluate how social, cultural, and historical context influence meaning in works of art and design.AI.6.d

  • 7

    The student will identify ways to engage the school community through the visual arts.AI.7

  • 8

    The student will define and follow ethical behaviors when creating works of art and design to include citation of resources.AI.8

Innovation in the Artsva.ia

  • 9

    The student will explore how the creative and/or design process relates to various careers and can be used to solve real-world problemsAI.9

  • 10

    The student will identify and explore technological developments and new media in the visual arts.AI.10

  • 11

    The student will identify and describe relationships between music, dance, theatre, visual art, and non-arts fields of knowledge.AI.11

Technique and Applicationva.ta

  • 12

    The student will select and apply elements of art and principles of design to communicate meaning in works of art.AI.12

  • 13

    The student will combine a variety of approaches to create the illusion of space within works of art such as overlapping, size, placement, and one-point perspectiveAI.13

  • 14

    The student will use observational skills to create works of art.AI.14

  • 15

    The student will exercise increasing skill and control in the use of media and techniques.AI.15

  • 16

    The student will use a variety of two dimensional, three-dimensional, and contemporary media to create works of art.AI.16

  • 17

    The student will create original artworks in response to styles from art/design history.AI.17

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?
Virginia Department of Education

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