Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Media Arts 3-5

Other Maryland Fine Arts sets

Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.MA:Cr1

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    IndicatorsMA:Cr1.I

    1. a

      Develop multiple ideas for media artworks using a variety of tools, methods, and/or materials.MA:Cr1.I:3-5:1

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    ExpectationsMA:Cr1.E

    1. a

      Collaborate with others in a small group setting to create a visual representation of formulated ideas.MA:Cr1.E:3-5:1

Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.MA:Cr2

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    IndicatorsMA:Cr2.I

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      Form, share, and test ideas, plans, and models to prepare for media arts productions.MA:Cr2.I:3-5:1

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    ExpectationsMA:Cr2.E

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      Collaborate with others in a small group setting to create a task list to prepare for production.MA:Cr2.E:3-5:1

Anchor Standard 3: Refine and complete artistic work.MA:Cr3

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    IndicatorsMA:Cr3.I

    1. a

      Construct, arrange, and combine various content into unified, purposeful media arts productions, describing and applying defined sets of principles.MA:Cr3.I:3-5:1

    2. b

      In refining and completing media artworks, practice, analyze, and demonstrate how emphasizing elements alters effect, purpose and clarity.MA:Cr3.I:3-5:2

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    ExpectationsMA:Cr3.E

    1. a

      Collaborate with others in a small group setting to decide what content is needed and how it will be captured.MA:Cr3.E:3-5:1

    2. b

      Collaborate with others in a small group setting to make judgments and decisions on media production to act on creative ideas with a refined purpose.MA:Cr3.E:3-5:2

Anchor Standard 4: Analyze, interpret, and select artistic work for presentation.MA:Pr4

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    IndicatorsMA:Pr4.I

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      Practice combining varied academic, arts, and media forms and content into unified media artworks.MA:Pr4.I:3-5:1

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    ExpectationsMA:Pr4.E

    1. a

      Work creatively with others, in a small group setting, to curate multiple types of media (video, sound, still pictures) with academic content to create one media product.MA:Pr4.E:3-5:1

Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic work for presentation.MA:Pr5

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    IndicatorsMA:Pr5.I

    1. a

      Exhibit developing ability in a variety of artistic, design, technical, soft skills (ex. tool use, collaboration, equipment use), and organizational roles.MA:Pr5.I:3-5:1

    2. b

      Exhibit and practice basic creative skills to invent new content and solutions within and through media arts productions.MA:Pr5.I:3-5:2

    3. c

      Exhibit, demonstrate, and examine standard use of tools and techniques to construct media artworks.MA:Pr5.I:3-5:3

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    ExpectationsMA:Pr5.E

    1. a

      Interact effectively with others to manage the media production plan to apply artistic/technical skills and define individual roles.MA:Pr5.E:3-5:1

    2. b

      Act on creative ideas during media arts production to create new content.MA:Pr5.E:3-5:2

    3. c

      Explore and interact with a variety of tools and techniques to construct media content.MA:Pr5.E:3-5:3

Anchor Standard 6: Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.MA:Pr6

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    IndicatorsMA:Pr6.I

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      Identify and describe the presentation conditions, and take on roles and processes in presenting or distributing media artworks.MA:Pr6.I:3-5:1

    2. b

      Identify, describe and compare the experience; share results of and improvements for presenting media artworks.MA:Pr6.I:3-5:2

    3. c

      ExpectationsMA:Pr6.E

    4. d

      Make judgments and decisions on presentation considering setting and potential distribution of media product(s).MA:Pr6.E:3-5:1

    5. e

      Analyze and self-evaluate presentation and suggest improvements.MA:Pr6.E:3-5:2

Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work.MA:Re7

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    IndicatorsMA:Re7.I

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      Identify, describe, and differentiate how messages are created by components in media artworks.MA:Re7.I:3-5:1

    2. b

      Identify, describe, and differentiate how various forms, methods, and styles in media artworks manage audience experience.MA:Re7.I:3-5:2

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    ExpectationsMA:Re7.E

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      Implement critical thinking strategies to summarize how messages and audience experiences are created through media.MA:Re7.E:3-5:1

Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.MA:Re8

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    IndicatorsMA:Re8.I

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      Determine the purposes and meanings of media artworks.MA:Re8.I:3-5:1

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    ExpectationsMA:Re8.E

    1. a

      Analyze media from the media arts industry to discuss purpose and meaning.MA:Re8.E:3-5:1

    2. b

      Analyze their media product(s) to discuss purpose and meaning.MA:Re8.E:3-5:2

Anchor Standard 9: Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.MA:Re9

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    IndicatorsMA:Re9.I

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      Identify and apply basic criteria to evaluate media artworks.MA:Re9.I:3-5:1

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    ExpectationsMA:Re9.E

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      Collaborate with others to create general criteria to evaluate media products.MA:Re9.E:3-5:1

Anchor Standard 10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.MA:Cn10

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    IndicatorsMA:Cn10.I

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      Use personal and external resources to create media artworks.MA:Cn10.I:3-5:1

    2. b

      Examine and show how media artworks form meaning, situations, and/or culture.MA:Cn10.I:3-5:2

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    ExpectationsMA:Cn10.E

    1. a

      Create media products that utilize personal and external resources.MA:Cn10.E:3-5:1

    2. b

      Analyze media for meaning and cultural context.MA:Cn10.E:3-5:2

Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.MA:Cn11

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    IndicatorsMA:Cn11.I

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      Identify how media artworks and ideas relate to everyday life.MA:Cn11.I:3-5:1

    2. b

      Examine and interact safely with media arts tools and environments.MA:Cn11.I:3-5:2

    3. c

      Describe the relationships of media arts to theatre, dance, music, the visual arts, and other disciplines.MA:Cn11.I:3-5:3

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    ExpectationsMA:Cn11.E

    1. a

      Compare and contrast media and everyday life.MA:Cn11.E:3-5:1

    2. b

      Understand and apply ethics and safety rules when using equipment and content.MA:Cn11.E:3-5:2

    3. c

      Analyze and infer how media is used to inform or change beliefs, values, and/or behaviors of an individual or society.MA:Cn11.E:3-5:3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5
Where can I read the official document?
Maryland State Fine Arts Standards

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