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K–12 Standards

HS Proficient

Other National Core Arts Standards Visual Arts sets

Creating: Conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr

  • A

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr1

    1. 1

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

    2. 2

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

  • B

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr2

    1. 1

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

    2. 2

      Explain how traditional and non-traditional materials may impact human health and the environment and demonstrate safe handling of materials, tools, and equipment.VA:Cr2.2.Ia 

    3. 3

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

  • C

    Refine and complete artistic work.VA:Cr3

    1. 1

      Apply relevant criteria from traditional and contemporary cultural contexts to examine, reflect on, and plan revisions for works of art and design in progress.VA:Cr3.1.Ia 

Presenting: Interpreting and sharing artistic work.VA:Pr

  • A

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

    1. 1

      Analyze, select, and curate artifacts and/or artworks for presentation and preservation.VA:Pr4.1.Ia 

  • B

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

    1. 1

      Analyze and evaluate the reasons and ways an exhibition is presented.VA:Pr5.1.Ia 

  • C

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

    1. 1

      Analyze and describe the impact that an exhibition or collection has on personal awareness of social, cultural, or political beliefs and understandings.VA:Pr6.1.Ia 

Responding: Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning.VA:Re

  • A

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.VA:Re7

    1. 1

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

    2. 2

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

  • B

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.VA:Re8

    1. 1

      Interpret an artwork or collection of works, supported by relevant and sufficient evidence found in the work and its various contexts.VA:Re8.1.Ia 

  • C

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.VA:Re9

    1. 1

      Establish relevant criteria in order to evaluate a work of art or collection of works.VA:Re9.1.Ia 

Connecting: Relating artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context.VA:Cn

  • A

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

    1. 1

      Document the process of developing ideas from early stages to fully elaborated ideas.VA:Cn10.1.Ia 

  • B

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

    1. 1

      Describe how knowledge of culture, traditions, and history may influence personal responses to art.VA:Cn11.1.Ia 

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
National Core Arts Standards

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