Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Other Louisiana Arts sets

Dance

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    Creative Expression

    1.  

      Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

      1. D-CE-H1.

        Incorporate kinesthetic awareness, use of space, and self-evaluation to refine performance skillsD-CE-H1

      2. D-CE-H2.

        Use the elements of dance to develop technical skills and expand or refine movement vocabularyD-CE-H2

      3. D-CE-H3.

        Utilize dance as an expression of individual ideas and feelingsD-CE-H3

      4. D-CE-H4.

        Incorporate improvisation, choreography, and choreographic forms into dance compositionsD-CE-H4

      5. D-CE-H5.

        Present and evaluate dance compositions designed to display skills and techniquesD-CE-H5

      6. D-CE-H6.

        Present a multi-disciplinary dance projectD-CE-H6

      7. D-CE-H7.

        Manipulate technical dimensions of dance individually and collaborativelyD-CE-H7

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    Aesthetic Perception

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      Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

      1. D-AP-H1.

        Understand the elements of dance and apply advanced dance vocabularyD-AP-H1

      2. D-AP-H2.

        Distinguish unique characteristics of dance as it reflects concepts of beauty and quality of life in various culturesD-AP-H2

      3. D-AP-H3.

        Analyze and express the impact of dance on intellect, and emotionsD-AP-H3

      4. D-AP-H4.

        Compare and contrast multiple possibilities and options available for artistic expression through danceD-AP-H4

      5. D-AP-H5.

        Discuss the significance of collaboration and other group dynamics in creating, performing and observing danceD-AP-H5

      6. D-AP-H6.

        Question/weigh evidence and information, examine intuitive reactions, and articulate personal attitudes toward danceD-AP-H6

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    Historical and Cultural Perspective

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      Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

      1. D-HP-H1.

        Explain the art of dance in relation to cultural values and prevailing social, political, and economic conditionsD-HP-H1

      2. D-HP-H2.

        Compare, contrast, and categorize styles of dance representative of various cultures and time periodsD-HP-H2

      3. D-HP-H3.

        Compare and contrast current dance innovators and trends with past innovators and their contributions to danceD-HP-H3

      4. D-HP-H4.

        Investigate and assess roles, careers, and career opportunities in dance productionD-HP-H4

      5. D-HP-H5.

        Analyze universal themes as exhibited in dance from various culturesD-HP-H5

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    Critical Analysis

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      Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing skills for critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts.

      1. D-CA-H1.

        Explain the manipulation of movement content and how it influences expression in a danceD-CA-H1

      2. D-CA-H2.

        Explain how elements of dance communicate the choreographic intent in various worksD-CA-H2

      3. D-CA-H3.

        Apply understanding of choreographic principles and choreographic forms to analyze and explain danceD-CA-H3

      4. D-CA-H4.

        Describe the social theme conveyed in a dance and how personal experience influences interpretation of danceD-CA-H4

      5. D-CA-H5.

        Critique works of dance using advanced dance vocabularyD-CA-H5

Music

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    Creative Expression

    1.  

      Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

      1. M-CE-H1.

        Create and improvise advanced musical forms using voice, musical instruments, or other sound sources, both individually and in ensemblesM-CE-H1

      2. M-CE-H2.

        Apply with technical accuracy notational symbols and vocabulary that convey precise musical meaningsM-CE-H2

      3. M-CE-H3.

        Improvise, or compose and perform advanced compositionsM-CE-H3

      4. M-CE-H4.

        Interpret and apply elements of music using preferred medium of performanceM-CE-H4

      5. M-CE-H5.

        Perform in musical ensembles using a preferred performance mediumM-CE-H5

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    Aesthetic Perception

    1.  

      Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

      1. M-AP-H1.

        Understand and apply advanced music vocabulary to describe aesthetic qualities of musical compositionsM-AP-H1

      2. M-AP-H2.

        Distinguish unique characteristics of music as it reflects concepts of beauty and qualify of life in various culturesM-AP-H2

      3. M-AP-H3.

        Analyze and express the impact of music on intellect and emotionsM-AP-H3

      4. M-AP-H4.

        Compare and contrast traditional and technological options available for artistic expression in musicM-AP-H4

      5. M-AP-H5.

        Question/weigh evidence and information, examine intuitive reactions, and articulate personal attitudes toward musical worksM-AP-H5

      6. M-AP-H6.

        Evaluate and discuss appropriateness of behavior for different types of musical environmentsM-AP-H6

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    Historical and Cultural Perspective

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      Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

      1. M-HP-H1.

        Compare and contrast musical styles representative of various historical periods and culturesM-HP-H1

      2. M-HP-H2.

        Analyze the function of music as it fulfills societal needs within historical and cultural contextsM-HP-H2

      3. M-HP-H3.

        Compare and contrast types and uses of musical instruments in various culturesM-HP-H3

      4. M-HP-H4.

        Investigate and assess roles, careers, and career opportunities for musiciansM-HP-H4

      5. M-HP-H5.

        Identify prominent musicians of various cultures and compare their lives, careers, works, and influenceM-HP-H5

      6. M-HP-H6.

        Analyze the university of musical themes across cultures and time periodsM-HP-H6

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    Critical Analysis

    1.  

      Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing skills for critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts.

      1. M-CA-H1.

        Distinguish and analyze elements of music and expressive devices as used in musical works representing diverse genres/stylesM-CA-H1

      2. M-CA-H2.

        Identify and explain compositional devices and techniques used to provide unity and variety and tension and release in a musical workM-CA-H2

      3. M-CA-H3.

        Analyze the appropriateness of music choices as they relate to purposeM-CA-H3

      4. M-CA-H4.

        Explain commonalties and differences among music, other arts, and disciplines outside the artsM-CA-H4

      5. M-CA-H5.

        Use appropriate criteria and advanced music vocabulary to critique the quality of music and performancesM-CA-H5

Theatre Arts

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    Creative Expression

    1.  

      Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

      1. TH-CE-H1.

        Develop intrapersonal skills as an individual and as a performerTH-CE-H1

      2. TH-CE-H2.

        Assume and sustain various roles in group interactionsTH-CE-H2

      3. TH-CE-H3.

        Develop characterization in group performances through interpretation of psychological motivationTH-CE-H3

      4. TH-CE-H4.

        Write scripts for classroom, stage, and media performances, using various forms of technologyTH-CE-H4

      5. TH-CE-H5.

        Perform using specific methods, styles, and acting techniques from various cultures and time periodsTH-CE-H5

      6. TH-CE-H6.

        Manipulate technical dimensions of the dramatic form, such as set design/construction, costuming, make-up, properties, lights, sound, and multimediaTH-CE-H6

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    Aesthetic Perception

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      Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

      1. TH-AP-H1.

        Use advanced theatre arts vocabulary and apply cultural/historical information in discussing scripted scenes, sets, and period costumesTH-AP-H1

      2. TH-AP-H2.

        Distinguish unique characteristics of theatre as it reflects concepts of beauty and quality of life in various culturesTH-AP-H2

      3. TH-AP-H3.

        Explain the significance of collaboration and evaluate group dynamics in creating, performing, and observing theatreTH-AP-H3

      4. TH-AP-H4.

        Compare and contrast multiple possibilities and options available for artistic expression in theatre artsTH-AP-H4

      5. TH-AP-H5.

        Analyze and explain the impact of theatrical works and dramatic performances on intellect and emotionsTH-AP-H5

      6. TH-AP-H6.

        Examine intuitive reactions and articulate personal attitudes toward theatre and other dramatic worksTH-AP-H6

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    Historical and Cultural Perspective

    1.  

      Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

      1. TH-HP-H1.

        Compare and contrast types, forms, methods, patterns, and trends in theatre, film, television, and electronic mediaTH-HP-H1

      2. TH-HP-H2.

        Analyze the form, content, and style of theatrical works from cultural and historical perspectivesTH-HP-H2

      3. TH-HP-H3.

        Demonstrate knowledge of dramatic literature, describing characters and situations in historical and cultural contextsTH-HP-H3

      4. TH-HP-H4.

        Analyze the universality of dramatic themes across cultures and historical periods and how theatre can reveal universal conceptsTH-HP-H4

      5. TH-HP-H5.

        Investigate and assess roles, careers, and career opportunities in theatre artsTH-HP-H5

      6. TH-HP-H6.

        Identify representative theatre artists of various cultures and compare their lives, works, and influenceTH-HP-H6

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    Critical Analysis

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      Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing the skills for critical analysis through study of and exposure to the arts.

      1. TH-CA-H1.

        Analyze how elements of theatre and principles of communication are used to achieve specific effects in theatre and other media productionsTH-CA-H1

      2. TH-CA-H2.

        Analyze emotional and social dimensions of characterization and explain character transformations and relationshipsTH-CA-H2

      3. TH-CA-H3.

        Construct social meaning from dramatic works with reference to theme, purpose, point of view, and current issuesTH-CA-H3

      4. TH-CA-H4.

        Use appropriate criteria and advanced theatre arts vocabulary to critique scripts, performances, and productionsTH-CA-H4

      5. TH-CA-H5.

        Explain relationships among theatre arts, other arts, and disciplines outside the artsTH-CA-H5

Visual Arts

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    Creative Expression

    1.  

      Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

      1. VA-CE-H1.

        Produce works of art that successfully convey a central theme based on imagery, ideas, feelings, and memoriesVA-CE-H1

      2. VA-CE-H2.

        Apply a variety of media techniques, technologies, and processes for visual expression and communicationVA-CE-H2

      3. VA-CE-H3.

        Use the elements and principles of design for individual expression while exploring compositional problemsVA-CE-H3

      4. VA-CE-H4.

        Produce a visual representation of ideas derived from the study of various cultures and art formsVA-CE-H4

      5. VA-CE-H5.

        Produce imaginative works of art generated from individual and group ideasVA-CE-H5

      6. VA-CE-H6.

        Produce works of art that describe and connect art with other disciplinesVA-CE-H6

      7. VA-CE-H7.

        Maintain a sketchbook or journal and develop a portfolioVA-CE-H7

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    Aesthetic Perception

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      Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

      1. VA-AP-H1.

        Use advanced art/design vocabulary for responding to the aesthetic qualities of various worksVA-AP-H1

      2. VA-AP-H2.

        Distinguish unique characteristics of art as it reflects concepts of beauty and quality of life in various culturesVA-AP-H2

      3. VA-AP-H3.

        Use analogies, metaphors, and other descriptors to describe interrelationships in works of art and natureVA-AP-H3

      4. VA-AP-H4.

        Compare and contrast multiple possibilities and options available for artistic expressionVA-AP-H4

      5. VA-AP-H5.

        Question/weigh evidence and information, examine intuitive reactions, and articulate personal attitudes toward visual worksVA-AP-H5

      6. VA-AP-H6.

        Integrate knowledge of the visual arts in the total environment to understand the arts within a communityVA-AP-H6

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    Historical and Cultural Perspective

    1.  

      Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

      1. VA-HP-H1.

        Analyze specific styles and periods of art in relation to prevailing cultural, social, political, and economic conditionsVA-HP-H1

      2. VA-HP-H2.

        Analyze how works of art cross geographical, political, and historical boundariesVA-HP-H2

      3. VA-HP-H3.

        Compare and contrast ways art has been used to communicate ideas, themes, and messages throughout historyVA-HP-H3

      4. VA-HP-H4.

        Analyze materials, technologies, media, and processes of the visual arts throughout historyVA-HP-H4

      5. VA-HP-H5.

        Investigate and assess roles, careers, and career opportunities in the visual artsVA-HP-H5

      6. VA-HP-H6.

        Identify representative visual artists of various cultures and compare their lives, careers, works, and influenceVA-HP-H6

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    Critical Analysis

    1.  

      Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing skills for critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts.

      1. VA-CA-H1.

        Apply knowledge of design elements and principles to analyze, compare, or contrast the composition of various works of artVA-CA-H1

      2. VA-CA-H2.

        Compare and contrast symbolism as used in works of visual art from different cultures and time periodsVA-CA-H2

      3. VA-CA-H3.

        Critique the design of structures or areas in the created (built) environment based on aesthetic criteriaVA-CA-H3

      4. VA-CA-H4.

        Critique works of art using advanced art vocabularyVA-CA-H4

      5. VA-CA-H5.

        Develop and justify personal interpretations of works of art based on information from inside and outside the workVA-CA-H5

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2004
Where can I read the official document?
Louisiana Arts Content Standards

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