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

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    Reference multiple sources for visual expression.6.1CR

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    Brainstorm and experiment independently with ideas.6.2CR

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    Synthesize the elements of art and principles of design to plan works of art.6.3CR

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    Recognize ethical uses of visual resources. 6.4CR

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

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    Compare and contrast various levels of artisanship. 6.1PE

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    Identify technical skills that impact artmaking.6.2PE

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    Purposefully incorporate the elements of art and principles of design to construct works of art.6.3PE

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    Select artwork for exhibition based on established criteria.6.4PE

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

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    Select relevant vocabulary to define and describe works of art.6.1RE

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    Identify self-assessment criteria to inform goals within the artmaking process.6.2RE

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    Describe how elements of art and principles of design are used in art criticism.6.3RE

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    Compare and contrast visual forms of expression found throughout local regions and in different cultures of the world.6.4RE

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

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    Identify how art reflects changing cultures over time.6.1CO

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    Identify the importance of lifelong involvement and advocacy in visual arts. 6.2CO

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    Link observations, life experiences, and imagination for personal and creative expression.6.3CO

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    Define a variety of aesthetic stances.6.4CO

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6