Creating: Artists/students use creative thinking and reasoning skills to perceive concepts and ideas to develop works.CR

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    Identify problems as sources in preparation for artmaking. 3.1CR

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    Investigate artistic challenges using various materials and tools.3.2CR

  • 3

    Experiment with the elements of art to explore connections with the principles of design.3.3CR

Performing: Artists/students employ personal processes and skills to solve problems creatively and present work in various contexts.PE

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    Demonstrate flexible thinking in revising personal works of art.3.1PE

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    Demonstrate expressive and purposeful use of materials and tools.3.2PE

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    Use principles of design to arrange the elements of art.3.3PE

Responding: Artists/students engage in analysis and interpretation to understand and evaluate artistic works.RE

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    Compare and contrast personal interpretations of works of art with those of peers. 3.1RE

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    Use feedback and self-assessment to improve the techniques utilized in personal artworks. 3.2RE

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    Generate and defend established criteria for determining what is a work of art.3.3RE

Connecting: Artists/students understand and communicate the value of creative expressions in internal and external contexts.CO

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    Understand that the context impacts the creation, interpretation and perception of an artwork.3.1CO

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    Explain the reasons and value of documenting and preserving works of art.3.2CO

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    Consider the opinions of others when working toward a common goal in art.3.3CO

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3