Visual Art: Grade 8

Create

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr1.8

    1. A

      Play & IdeationVA:Cr1A.8

      1. 1

        Document early stages of the creative process visually and/or verbally in traditional or new media.VA:Cr1A.1.8

    2. B

      InvestigationVA:Cr1B.8

      1. 1

        Collaboratively shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present day life using a contemporary practice of art or design.VA:Cr1B.1.8

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr2.8

    1. A

      Skill AcquisitionVA:Cr2A.8

      1. 1

        Demonstrate willingness to experiment, innovate, and take risks to pursue ideas, forms and meanings that emerge in the process of art-making or designing.VA:Cr2A.1.8

    2. B

      Safety & EthicsVA:Cr2B.8

      1. 1

        Demonstrate awareness of practices, issues, and ethics of appropriation , fair use, copyright, open source, and creative commons as they apply to creating works of art and design.VA:Cr2B.1.8

    3. C

      Creating Interactions with ArtVA:Cr2C.8

      1. 1

        Select, organize, and design images and words to make visually clear and compelling presentationsVA:Cr2C.1.8

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work.VA:Cr3.8

    1. A

      Reflect - Refine - ContinueVA:Cr3A.8

      1. 1

        Apply relevant criteria to examine, reflect on, and plan revisions for a work of art or design in progress.VA:Cr3A.1.8

Present

  • 4

    Select, Analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.VA:Pr4.8

    1. A

      SelectVA:Pr4A.8

      1. 1

        Develop and apply criteria for evaluating a collection of artwork for presentation.VA:Pr4A.1.8

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.VA:Pr5.8

    1. A

      AnalyzeVA:Pr5A.8

      1. 1

        Collaboratively prepare and present selected theme-based artwork for display, and formulate exhibition narratives for the viewer.VA:Pr5A.1.8

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.VA:Pr6.8

    1. A

      ShareVA:Pr6A.8

      1. 1

        Analyze why and how an exhibition or collection may influence ideas, beliefs, and experiences.VA:Pr6A.1.8

Respond

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.VA:Re7.8

    1. A

      PerceiveVA:Re7A.8

      1. 1

        Explain how a person's aesthetic choices are influenced by culture and environment and impact the visual image that one conveys to others.VA:Re7A.1.8

    2. B

      AnalyzeVA:Re7B.8

      1. 1

        Compare and contrast contexts and media in which viewers encounter images that influence ideas, emotions, and actions.VA:Re7B.1.8

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic workVA:Re8.8

    1. A

      InterpretVA:Re8A.8

      1. 1

        Interpret art by analyzing how the interaction of subject matter, characteristic s of form and structure, use of media, artmaking approaches, and relevant contextual information contributes to understandin g messages or ideas and mood conveyed.VA:Re8A.1.8

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.VA:Re9.8

    1. A

      EvaluateVA:Re9A.8

      1. 1

        Create a convincing and logical argument to support an evaluation of art.VA:Re9A.1.8

Connect

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. VA:Cn10.8

    1. A

      SynthesizeVA:Cn10A.8

      1. 1

        Make art collaboratively to reflect on and reinforce positive aspects of group identity. VA:Cn10A.1.8

  • 11

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.VA:Cn11.8

    1. A

      RelateVA:Cn11A.8

      1. 1

        Distinguish different ways art is used to represent, establish, reinforce, and reflect group identity. VA:Cn11A.1.8

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
VISUAL ARTS GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS

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