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K–12 Standards

Grades 6-8

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Art and DesignAA

  • 1

    CREATE—Students will generate, develop, and refine artistic work.AA.1

    1. 7

      Investigate Investigate and expand knowledge of studio skills, techniques, materials, tools, and elements and principles of art and design.A.A.Cr.7.m

    2. 8

      Plan Generate original solutions through exploration and practice.A.A.Cr.8.m

    3. 9

      Make Engage in experimentation with the expressive qualities of media, tools, and techniques with refined craftsmanship.A.A.Cr.9.m

  • 2

    PRESENT—Students will develop, refine, and convey meaning through the production and presentation of artistic work.AA.2

    1. 7

      Develop Meaning Convey meaning and intent through the presentation of personal, historical, and contemporary work and formulation of exhibition narratives.A.A.Pr.7.m

    2. 8

      Communicate Communicate the contextual meaning of artwork in written and verbal statements.A.A.Pr.8.m

    3. 9

      Share Curate and exhibit a portfolio of work to convey artistic importance or meaning.  A.A.Pr.9.m

  • 3

    RESPOND—Students will critically interpret intent and meaning in order to evaluate artistic work.AA.3

    1. 11

      Describe Describe details, subject matter, context, and the formal characteristics of an artwork using art and design vocabulary.A.A.R.11.m

    2. 12

      Analyze Compare and contrast the use of media, design principles, and context to influence ideas, emotions, and actions.A.A.R.12.m

    3. 13

      Interpret Interpret the formal and expressive qualities in a work of art or design and integrate those qualities into their own work.A.A.R.13.m

    4. 14

      Inquire Compare and contrast the intent of art based on an analysis of subject matter, details, media, and context.A.A.R.14.m

    5. 15

      Evaluate Create a convincing argument critiquing artwork and design utilizing established criteria, considering style, process, media, and artistic goals. A.A.R.15.m

  • 4

    CONNECT—Students will relate their artistic work with prior experience and external context. AA.4

    1. 7

      Interdisciplinary Analyze works of art and design that illustrate interdisciplinary perspectives.A.A.Cn.7.m

    2. 8

      Career Connections Analyze art and design processes in a variety of careers.A.A.Cn.8.m

    3. 9

      Cultural, Social, and Historical Awareness Analyze how art and design, and viewers’ responses to them, have been influenced by the times, places, traditions, and cultures.A.A.Cn.9.m

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
WISCONSIN STANDARDS FOR Art & Design Education

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