General Art I - Grades 9-12

Media, Techniques, and Processes

  • 1

    Distinguish among a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media, techniques, and processes.VA.HSl.1

  • 2

    Communicate original and personal ideas in a variety of media, techniques, and processes to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks.VA.HSl.2

  • 3

    Use materials, tools, and technology in a safe and responsible manner.VA.HSl.3

Elements of Art and Principles of Design

  • 4

    Identify similarities and differences in two-dimensional and three-dimensional visual art based on the elements of art and principles of design.VA.HSl.4

  • 5

    Analyze design structures and functions of two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks.VA.HSl.5

  • 6

    Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks based on elements of art and principles of design using appropriate media, processes, and techniques to solve specific problems.VA.HSl.6

  • 7

    Critique art works to demonstrate an understanding of elements of art and principles of design.VA.HSl.7

Subject Matter, Symbols, and Ideas

  • 8

    Research and identify subjects, themes, symbols, use of content and symbols and ideas expressed in art from past and present cultures.VA.HSl.8

  • 9

    Select and employ subjects, themes, symbols, and ideas for use in personal artwork.VA.HSl.9

  • 10

    Reflect and evaluate the use of_subjects, symbols, and ideas intentionally in a personal artwork.VA.HSl.10

Art History

  • 11

    Research and identify various styles throughout art history.VA.HSl.11

  • 12

    Analyze the relationships of artwork to one another in terms of both local and world history and culture.VA.HSl.12

  • 13

    Create artworks, following or breaking with historical and/or cultural traditions in pursuit of making art goals.VA.HSl.13

Reflection and Analysis

  • 14

    Reflect on one's personal artwork, utilizing the stages of art criticismVA.HSl.14

  • 15

    Implement the self-critique and revision processes to refine personal artworks.VA.HSl.15

Multi-disciplinary Connections

  • 16

    Compare and connect the creative processes used in visual arts to other disciplines.VA.HSl.16

  • 17

    Research and analyze another subject for use as a source of inspiration to create a work of art.VA.HSl.17

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Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

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