Visual Arts: Art IV

Creative Processva.cp

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    The student will demonstrate an in depth, sustained investigation driven by essential questions showing growth over time and exhibiting originality and personal voice.AIV.1

  • 2

    The student will apply a creative process to develop ideas and artwork.AIV.2

    1. a

      Maintain a digital or traditional process art portfolio that demonstrates independent research and development directly related to the creative process for the development of a sustained investigation.AIV.2.a

    2. b

      Exhibit works of art as part of the artistic process, including selecting and preparing works and writing supporting documentation and reflective statements.AIV.2.b

Critical Thinking and Communicationva.ctc

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    The student will analyze, interpret, and evaluate artwork.AIV.3

    1. a

      Analyze contrasting reviews of art exhibitions or works of artAIV.3.a

    2. b

      Describe and analyze how personal experiences, culture, and values construct meaning in personal workAIV.3.b

    3. c

      Conduct a criteria-based portfolio reviewAIV.3.c

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    The student will justify personal perceptions of an artist’s intent, using visual clues and research.AIV.4

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    The student will demonstrate shared responsibility and compromise to achieve a common artistic goal as a small group or class.AIV.5

History, Culture, and Citizenshipva.hcc

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

    1. a

      Describe how art and culture reflect and influence each otherAIV.6.a

    2. b

      Analyze the impact of historical and/or contemporary art on the development of personal style.AIV.6.b

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    The student will identify arts leaders and advocates in the community and describe their impact.AIV.7

  • 8

    The student will assume personal responsibility and demonstrate integrity in making ethical decisions as they apply to artmaking and designing.AIV.8

Innovation in the Artsva.ia

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    The student will analyze a selected career in the visual arts, identifying the training, skills, and plan of action necessary for realizing such a professional goal.AIV.9

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    The student will expand and analyze how contemporary innovative media, tools, and processes are used to create works of art.AIV.10

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    The student will analyze and evaluate cross curricular connections in solving problems.AIV.11

Technique and Applicationva.ta

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    The student will evaluate the use of elements of art used in a sustained investigation.AIV.12

  • 13

    The student will apply appropriate perspective techniques and spatial relationships in the development of individual artistic work.AIV.13

  • 14

    The student will analyze and evaluate their use of observation skills in the development of artistic works.AIV.14

  • 15

    The student will demonstrate innovative use of media and quality of technical skills in applying selected media, techniques, and processes when creating works of art.AIV.15

  • 16

    The student will select art making media and techniques to support personal creative intentions.AIV.16

  • 17

    The student will select subject matter, style, symbols, images, and media to communicate original ideas and themes through a sustained investigation.AIV.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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