General Art II - Grades 9-12

Media, Techniques and Processes

  • 1

    Compare a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media, techniques, and processes.VA.HS2.1

  • 2

    Create a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks to communicate ideas and explore expressive qualities.VA.HS2.2

  • 3

    Use materials, tools, and technology in a safe and responsible manner.VA.HS2.3

Elements of Art and Principles of Design

  • 4

    Analyze and interpret the use of the elements of art and principles of design in two- dimensional and three-dimensional artworks.VA.HS2.4

  • 5

    Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks that use the elements of art and principles of design to solve specific art problems.VA.HS2.5

  • 6

    Use the stages of art criticism to determine the effectiveness of the use of the elements of art and principles of design in a variety of artwork.VA.HS2.6

Subject Matter, Symbols, and Ideas

  • 7

    Analyze and reflect on how subjects, themes, symbols, and ideas differ visually, spatially, intellectually, and functionally.VA.HS2.7

  • 8

    Incorporate subjects, themes, symbols, and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.VA.HS2.8

  • 9

    Apply creative problem-solving and analogical thinking to visual communication skills.VA.HS2.9

Art History

  • 10

    Categorize historical or cultural contexts of artworks through characteristics and purposes.VA.HS2.10

  • 11

    Differentiate meaning and style of specific art objects within various cultures, times, and places.VA.HS2.11

  • 12

    Demonstrate in personal artwork a relationship to history, aesthetics, and culture.VA.HS2.12

Reflection and Analysis

  • 13

    Identify the purpose for creating and maintaining a portfolio anddevelop criteria for a personal portfolio.VA.HS2.13

  • 14

    Use teacher-selected criteria for evaluating and revising personal work.VA.HS2.14

Multi-disciplinary Connections

  • 15

    Select and compare artwork using specific historical issues or themes related to other subject areas.VA.HS2.15

  • 16

    Apply creative problem-solving techniques to produce a multi-disciplinary artwork.VA.HS2.16

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

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