Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Media Arts: High School: Proficient

Other Washington Arts sets

Creating - conceive1

  • 1.

    Anchor StandardA.S.1

    1. 1.

      Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.A.S.1

  • I.

    Performance Standard (MA:Cr1.1.I)MA:Cr.1.1.I

    1. I.

      a. Use identified generative methods to formulate multiple ideas, develop artistic goals, and problem solve in media arts creation processes.MA:Cr.1.1.I

Creating - develop2

  • 2.

    Anchor Standard 2A.S.2

    1. 2.

      Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. A.S.2

  • I.

    Performance Standard (MA:Cr2.1.I)MA:Cr2.1.I

    1. I.

      a. Apply aesthetic criteria in developing, proposing, and refining artistic ideas, plans, prototypes, and production processes for media arts productions, considering original inspirations, goals, and presentation context. MA:Cr2.1.I

Creating - constuct3

  • 3.

    Anchor Standard 3A.S.3

    1. 3.

      Refine and complete artistic work. A.S.3

  • I.

    Performance Standard (MA:Cr3.1.I)MA:Cr3.1.I

    1. I.

      a. Consolidate production processes to demonstrate deliberate choices in organizing and integrating content and stylistic conventions in media arts productions, demonstrating understanding of associated principles, such as emphasis and tone. MA:Cr3.1.I

    2. I.

      b. Refine and modify media artworks, honing aesthetic quality and intentionally accentuating stylistic elements, to reflect an understanding of personal goals and preferences.MA:Cr3.1.I

Producing - integrate4

  • 4.

    Anchor Standard 4A.S.4

    1. 4.

      Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation. A.S.4

  • I.

    Performance Standard (MA:Pr4.1.I)MA:Pr4.1.I

    1. I.

      a. Integrate various arts, media arts forms, and content into unified media arts productions, considering the reaction and interaction of the audience, such as experiential design. MA:Pr4.1.I

Producing - practice5

  • 5.

    Anchor Standard 5A.S.5

    1. 5.

      Develop and re fine artistic techniques and work for presentation. A.S.5

  • I.

    Performance Standard (MA:Pr5.1.I)MA:Pr5.1.I

    1. I.

      a. Demonstrate progression in artistic, design, technical, and soft skills, as a result of selecting and fulfilling specified roles in the production of a variety of media artworks. MA:Pr5.1.I

    2. I.

      b. Develop and refine a determined range of creative and adaptive innovation abilities, such as design thinking and risk taking, in addressing identified challenges and constraints within and through media arts productions. MA:Pr5.1.I

    3. I.

      c. Demonstrate adaptation and innovation through the combination of tools, techniques, and content, in standard and innovative ways, to communicate intent in the production of media artworks.MA:Pr5.1.I

Producing - present6

  • 6.

    Anchor Standard 6A.S.6

    1. 6.

      Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work. A.S.6

  • I.

    Performance Standard (MA:Pr6.1.I)MA:Pr6.1.I

    1. I.

      a. Design the presentation and distribution of collections of media artworks, considering combinations of artworks, formats, and audiences.MA:Pr6.1.I

    2. I.

      b. Evaluate and implement improvements in presenting media artworks, considering personal and local impacts, such as the benefits for self and others. MA:Pr6.1.I

Responding - perceive7

  • 7.

    Anchor Standard 7A.S.7

    1. 7.

      Perceive and analyze artistic work.A.S.7

  • I.

    Performance Standard (MA.Re7.1.I)MA.Re.7.1.I

    1. I.

      a. Analyze the qualities of and relationships between the components, style, and preferences communicated by media artworks and artists. MA.Re.7.1.I

    2. I.

      b. Analyze how a variety of media artworks manage audience experience and create intention through multimodal perception. MA.Re.7.1.I

Responding - interpret8

  • 8.

    Anchor Standard 8A.S.8

    1. 8.

      Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.  A.S.8

  • I.

    Performance Standard (MA:Re.8.1.I)MA:Re.8.1.I

    1. I.

      a. Analyze the intent, meanings, and reception of a variety of media artworks, focusing on personal and cultural contexts.MA:Re.8.1.I

Responding - evaluate9

  • 9.

    Anchor Standard 9A.S.9

    1. 9.

      Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. A.S.9

  • I.

    Performance Standard (MA:Re9.1.I)MA:Re9.1.I

    1. I.

      a. Evaluate media art works and production processes at decisive stages, using identified criteria, and considering context and artistic goals.  MA:Re9.1.I

Connecting - synthesize10

  • 10.

    Anchor Standard 10A.S.10

    1. 10.

      Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. A.S.10

  • I.

    Performance Standard (MA:Cn10.1.I)MA:Cn10.1.I

    1. I.

      a. Access, evaluate, and integrate personal and external resources to inform the creation of original media artworks, such as experiences, interests, and cultural experiences. MA:Cn10.1.I

    2. v

      b. Explain and demonstrate the use of media artworks to expand meaning and knowledge, and create cultural experiences, such as learning and sharing through online environments. MA:Cn10.1.I

Connecting - relate11

  • 11.

    Anchor Standard 11A.S. 11

    1. 11.

      Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding. A.S. 11

  • I.

    Performance Standard (MA:Cn11.1.I)MA:Cn11.1.I

    1. I.

      a. Demonstrate and explain how media artworks and ideas relate to various contexts, purposes, and values, such as social trends, power, equality, and personal/cultural identity.MA:Cn11.1.I

    2. I.

      b. Critically evaluate and effectively interact with legal, technological, systemic, and vocational contexts of media arts, considering ethics, media literacy, social media, virtual worlds, and digital identity.MA:Cn11.1.I

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Media Arts Standards

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