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

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    Determine how the choice of media relates to the ideas and images in works of art.8.1CR

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    Brainstorm, refine, and select solutions for original works of art. 8.2CR

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    Demonstrate visual literacy through the application of the elements of art and principles of design to communicate an idea.8.3CR

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    Analyze and apply what it means to ethically create and share works of art.8.4CR

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

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    Apply artisanship when preparing and presenting works of art.8.1PE

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    Select materials and techniques to independently create works of art.8.2PE

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    Make aesthetic decisions using the elements of art and principles of design.8.3PE

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    Collect personal works of art for a portfolio.8.4PE

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

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    Build relevant vocabulary to describe and analyze works of art.8.1RE

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    Differentiate between established criteria and personal goals throughout the learning process.8.2RE

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    Distinguish visual characteristics related to the meaning of works of art.8.3RE

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    Understand how cultural factors affect what contemporary artists create.8.4RE

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

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    Interpret how community context, beliefs, and resources influence works of art.8.1CO

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    Research artistic professions of personal interest.8.2CO

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    Discover how cultural differences impact personal perceptions.8.3CO

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    Identify aesthetic choices within works of art.8.4CO

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 8