Common Planner
Sign InCreate My Free Account!
Sign InCreate My Free Account!
K–12 Standards

General Art III - Grades 9-12

Other West Virginia Arts sets

Media, Techniques, and Processes

  • 1

    Select and defend choices pertaining to media, techniques, and processes in the discussion and creation of artworks.VA.HS3.1

  • 2

    Apply problem solving skills to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks in a variety of media developing a personal style.VA.HS3.2

  • 3

    Create and prepare two-dimensional and three-dimensional works for inclusion in an exhibition and/or portfolio.VA.HS3.3

  • 4

    Use materials, tools, and technology in a safe and responsible manner.VA.HS3.4

Elements of Art and Principles of Design

  • S

    Explain personal choices in the use of art elements and principles of design in personal artworks.VA.HS3.S

  • 6

    Compare and contrast personal work with other artwork in terms of the art elements and principles of design in oral or written form.VA.HS3.6

  • 7

    Create multiple solutions through preliminary work to solve assigned problems in elements of art and principles of design.VA.HS3.7

  • 8

    Communicate expressive ideas in artworks that demonstrate an understanding of elements of art and principles of design for inclusion in a portfolio.VA.HS3.8

Subject Matter, Symbols, and Ideas

  • 9

    Research and summarize symbolism used in the works of various artists.VA.HS3.9

  • 10

    Develop themes, symbolism, and ideas in relation to life experiences and/or perceptions when creating artwork.VA.HS3.10

  • 11

    Apply problem-solving skills to choose subject matter, symbols, and ideas for personal artwork.VA.HS3.11

Art History

  • 12

    Define and assess themes in visual art common to various local and world cultures throughout history.VA.HS3.12

  • 13

    Analyze how themes common to various local and world cultures influence the creation of art.VA.HS3.13

  • 14

    Create artwork that reflects common themes from various local and world cultures. past or present.VA.HS3.14

Reflection and Analysis

  • 15

    Collectively analyze and assess different genres of artwork emphasizing a variety of cultural viewpoints.VA.HS3.15

  • 16

    Use frameworks for understanding contemporary and historic meanings in art, addressing a variety of eras and cultures (e.g. timeline, graphic organizers).VA.HS3.16

  • 17

    Participate in self-critique and group critique of personal and peer artwork.VA.HS3.17

Multi-disciplinary Connections

  • 18

    Compare the materials, technologies, media, and processes of visual art with those of other disciplines.VA.HS3.18

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

Find this useful?

If so, you'll love the standards search built into Common Planner.

Keep exploring

Keep exploring Arts standards

Sibling grade bands, other subjects in this jurisdiction, and the same subject across other states.

More West Virginia Arts sets

Arts