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

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    Develop a practice of engaging with sources for idea generation.HSI.1CR

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    Select the appropriate creative processes for potential solutions to artistic problems.HSI.2CR

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    Explore visual literacy strategies as a means to develop individual communication.HSI.3CR

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    Develop a practice of ethical use of visual resources.HSI.4CR

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

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    Refine levels of artisanship while modeling persistence.HSI.1PE

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    Apply and defend the selection of materials and techniques.HSI.2PE

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    Organize the elements of art and principles of design to intentionally construct works of art.HSI.3PE

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    Select, prepare, and present works of art for a portfolio.HSI.4PE

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

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    Expand relevant vocabulary to analyze and interpret works of art.HSI.1RE

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    Apply self-assessment and goal-setting practices to revise artworks and document personal growth.HSI.2RE

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    Develop art criticism methods when responding to artworks.HSI.3RE

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    Explain the relationship between cultures, communities, and artists.HSI.4RE

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

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    Explore how works of art can impact issues relevant to various communities.HSI.1CO

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    Connect universal themes in the visual arts to personal life experiences.HSI.2CO

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    Investigate emotional experiences through personal and collaborative artistic processes.HSI.3CO

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    Compare aesthetic theory and visual culture to inform personal aesthetic development.HSI.4CO

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12