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K–12 Standards

Visual Art: General Art 6-8

Other West Virginia Arts sets

Media, Techniques and Processes

  • 1

    Explain the effectiveness of their choices of media, techniques, technologies, and processes to communicate ideas.VA.6-8.1

  • 2

    Construct-individually and collaboratively, for peer review-both two- and three-dimensional art that uses multiple media to communicate ideas, experiences, and narratives.VA.6-8.2

  • 3

    Demonstrate safe and effective use of materials, tools, and technology.VA.6-8.3

Elements of Art and Principles of Design

  • 4

    Investigate and demonstrate the application of the elements of art and principles of design when creating two and three-dimensional art that communicate multiple ideas.VA.6-8.4

Subject Matter, Symbols and Ideas

  • 5

    Investigate, interpret, and draw in-depth conclusions about the presence of subjects, symbols, and ideas that communicate meaning in art.VA.6-8.5

  • 6

    Create art collaboratively and with group ideation using various subject matter or symbols.VA.6-8.6

Art History and Diversity

  • 7

    Investigate, interpret, and draw in-depth conclusions about how art has existed through time and is affected by its creator, culture, style and/or time periods.VA.6-8.7

  • 8

    Create art collaboratively that reflects changing times, traditions, resources, and cultural resources.VA.6-8.8

Reflection and Analysis

  • 9

    Investigate, interpret, and draw in-depth conclusions of the ways personal and others' works of art represent feelings, reflect experiences, make meaning, and or have function.VA.6-8.9

Multidisciplinary Connections

  • 10

    Investigate, interpret, and draw in-depth conclusions about how ideas, experiences, and stories can be expressed through multiple arts, disciplines, and other subjects.VA.6-8.10

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
Visual Art - Grades K-2; 3-5;6-8

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