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K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: Eighth Grade

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Creative Process (CP)

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    Learn and use vocabulary and concepts related to visual arts.VA.CP.1

    1. 1

      Apply knowledge of elements of art and principles of design throughout the creative process and completion of works of art.8.VA.CP.1.1

    2. 2

      Develop criteria to guide making a work of art or design and evaluate progress to meet the identified criteria. 8.VA.CP.1.2

  • 2

    Practice and refine techniques and skills related to visual arts. VA.CP.2

    1. 1

      Experiment, innovate, and take risks using developed skills to pursue ideas, forms, and meanings emerging throughout the art making process. 8.VA.CP.2.1

    2. 2

      Show consistent use of proper and safe handling of materials, tools, and equipment through their care, storage, and use. 8.VA.CP.2.2

  • 3

    Apply concepts, vocabulary, techniques, and skills to make creative choices and practice individual expression.VA.CP.3

    1. 1

      Apply personal criteria to examine, reflect, and plan revisions for a work of art or design in progress. 8.VA.CP.3.1

    2. 2

      The student will develop creative thinking to artmaking. a) Communicate emotions, ideas, experiences, and narratives through the creation of original works of art, using self-selected media. b) Synthesize prior knowledge and experience to develop a personal investigation by creating a series of works of art.8.VA.CP.3.2

Production (P)

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    Utilize a variety of ideas and subject matter in creation of original works of visual art.VA.P.1

    1. 1

      Demonstrate persistence in developing personal skills with various materials, methods, and available technology. 8.VA.P.1.1

    2. 2

      Select, organize, and design images and words to make visually clear and compelling presentations. 8.VA.P.1.2

  • 2

    Use different media, supplies, and tools in an appropriate and safe manner in the creation of original visual artworks.VA.P.2

    1. 1

      Demonstrate care and safe handling through the storage and use of materials, tools, and equipment. 8.VA.P.2.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate awareness of practices, issues, and ethics of appropriation, fair use, and copyright as they apply to using different media. 8.VA.P.2.2

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    Demonstrate appropriate skill level in the application of knowledge, techniques, skills, and concepts, through the creation of original visual artworks.VA.P.3

    1. 1

      Demonstrate willingness to experiment, innovate, and take risks to pursue ideas, forms, and meanings emerging in the process of art making or design. 8.VA.P.3.1

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    Revise and refine artworks to create finished works of art.VA.P.4

    1. 1

      Examine and reflect on relevant criteria to plan and implement revisions on a work of art or design in progress. 8.VA.P.4.1

Cultural and Historical Perspectives (CHP)

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    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.VA.CHP.1

    1. 1

      Distinguish different ways art is used to represent, establish, reinforce, and reflect cultural characteristics. 8.VA.CHP.1.1

    2. 2

      Identify connections between art production and imagery relative to social and political climates.8.VA.CHP.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify works of art and artists in relation to specific movements, historical periods, and cultures. 8.VA.CHP.1.3

Aesthetic Response & Critique Methodologies (ARCM)

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    Perceive, analyze, interpret, and evaluate artistic work.VA.ARCM.1

    1. 1

      Consistently apply respect for personal artwork and the artwork of others. 8.VA.ARCM.1.1

    2. 2

      Develop statements to reflect upon personal artwork based on formative and summative evaluations. 8.VA.ARCM.1.2

    3. 3

      Analyze abilities developed in the arts needed to be successful in a variety of visual arts and non-arts careers. 8.VA.ARCM.1.3

    4. 4

      Preserve and collect personal works of art, organizing based on student-identified criteria to show concepts and student growth.8.VA.ARCM.1.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
Oklahoma Academic Standards for Fine Arts

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