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K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: High School - Proficient

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Creating

  • Standard 1

    Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and WorkCSS.VA:CrAnch1

    1. 1

      Use multiple approaches to begin creative endeavors.CSS.Prof.VA:Cr1.1

    2. 2

      Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of presentday life using a contemporary practice of art or design.CSS.Prof.VA:Cr1.2

  • Standard 2

    Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and WorkCSS.VA:CrAnch2

    1. 1

      Engage in making a work of art or design without having a preconceived planCSS.Prof.VA:Cr2.1

    2. 2

      Explain how traditional and nontraditional materials may impact human health and the environment and demonstrate safe handling of materials, tools, and equipment.CSS.Prof.VA:Cr2.2

    3. 3

      Collaboratively develop a proposal for an installation, artwork, or space design that transforms the perception and experience of a particular place.CSS.Prof.VA:Cr2.3

  • Standard 3

    Refine and Complete Artistic WorkCSS.VA:CrAnch3

    1. 3

      Apply relevant criteria from traditional and contemporary cultural contexts to examine, reflect on, and plan revisions for works of art and design in progress.CSS.Prof.VA:Cr3

Performing

  • Standard 4

    Select, Analyze, and Interpret Artistic Work for PresentationCSS.VA:PrAnch4

    1. VA:Pr4.

      Analyze, select, and curate artifacts and/or artworks for presentation and preservation.CSS.Prof.VA:Pr4

  • Standard 5

     Develop and Refine Artistic Techniques and Work for PresentationCSS.VA:PrAnch5

    1. VA:Pr5.

      Analyze and evaluate the reasons and ways an exhibition is presented.CSS.Prof.VA:Pr5

Presenting

  • Standard 6

    Convey Meaning Through the Presentation of Artistic WorkCSS.VA:PrAnch6

    1. 6

      Analyze and describe the impact that an exhibition or collection has on personal awareness of social, cultural, or political beliefs and understandings.CSS.Prof.VA:Pr6

Responding

  • Standard 7

    Perceive and Analyze Artistic WorkCSS.VA:ReAnch7

    1. 1

      Hypothesize ways in which art influences perception and understanding of human experiences.CSS.Prof.VA:Re7.1

    2. 2

      Analyze how one’s understanding of the world is affected by experiencing visual imageryCSS.Prof.VA:Re7.2

  • Standard 8

    Interpret Intent and Meaning in Artistic WorkCSS.VA:ReAnch8

    1. VA:Re8.

      Interpret an artwork or collection of works, supported by relevant and sufficient evidence found in the work and its various contexts.CSS.Prof.VA:Re8

  • Standard 9

    Apply Criteria to Evaluate Artistic WorkCSS.VA:ReAnch9

    1. VA:Re9.

      Establish relevant criteria in order to evaluate a work of art or collection of works.CSS.Prof.VA:Re9

Connecting

  • Standard 10

    Synthesize and Relate Knowledge and Personal Experiences to Make ArtCSS.VA:CnAnch10

    1. VA:Cn10.

      Document the process of idea development, form early-stage ideas to fully elaborated ideas.CSS.Prof.VA:Cn10

  • Standard 11

    Relate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen UnderstandingCSS.VA:CnAnch11

    1. VA:Cn11.

      Describe how knowledge of culture, traditions, and history may influence personal responses to art.CSS.Prof.VA:Cn11

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9 and Grade 10
Where can I read the official document?
California State Standards (2019)

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