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K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: High School: Advanced

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Creating - investigate, plan, make1.1

  • 1.

    Anchor Standard 1A.S. 1.1

    1. 1.

      Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.A.S. 1.1

  • III).

    Performance Standard (VA:Cr1.1.III)(VA:Cr1.1.III)

    1. III).

      Visualize and hypothesize to generate plans for ideas and directions for creating art and design that can affect social change.(VA:Cr1.1.III)

Creating - investigate, plan, make1.2

  • 2.

    Anchor Standard 1A.S. 1.2

    1. 2.

      Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.A.S. 1.2

  • III).

    Performance Standard (VA:Cr1.2.III)(VA:Cr1.2.III)

    1. III).

      Choose from a range of a materials and methods of traditional and contemporary artistic practices, following or breaking established conventions, to plan the making of multiples works of art and design based on a theme, idea or concept.(VA:Cr1.2.III)

Creating - investigate2.1

  • 1.

    Anchor Standard 2A.S. 2.1

    1. 1.

      Organize and develop artistic ideas and workA.S. 2.1

  • III).

    Performance Standard (VA:Cr2.1.III)(VA:Cr2.1.III)

    1. III).

      Experiment, plan, and make multiple works of art and design that explore a personally meaningful theme, idea, or concept.(VA:Cr2.1.III)

Creating - investigate2.2

  • 2.

    Anchor Standard 2A.S. 2.2

    1. 2.

      Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.A.S. 2.2

  • III).

    Performance Standard (VA:Cr2.2.III)(VA:Cr2.2.III)

    1. III).

      Demonstrate understanding of the importance of freedom and responsibility in the use of images, materials, tools, and equipment in the creation and circulation of creative work.(VA:Cr2.2.III)

Creating - investigate2.3

  • 3.

    Anchor Standard 2A.S. 2.3

    1. 3.

      Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.A.S. 2.3

  • III).

    Performance Standard (VA:Cr2.3.III)(VA:Cr2.3.III)

    1. III).

      Demonstrate in works of art or design how visual and material culture defines, shapes, enhances, inhibits, and/or empowers people's lives.(VA:Cr2.3.III)

Creating - reflect, refine, continue3

  • 3.

    Anchor Standard 3A.S. 3

    1. 3.

      Refine and complete artistic work.A.S. 3

  • III).

    Performance Standard (VA:Cr3.1.III)(VA:Cr3.1.III)

    1. III).

      Reflect on, re-engage, revise, and refine works of art or design considering relevant traditional and contemporary(VA:Cr3.1.III)

Presenting - select4

  • 4.

    Anchor Standard 4A.S. 4

    1. 4.

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

  • III).

    Performance Standard (VA:Pr4.1.III)(VA:Pr4.1.III)

    1. III).

      Critique, justify, and present choices in the process of analyzing, selecting, curating, and presenting artwork for a specific exhibit or event.(VA:Pr4.1.III)

Presenting - analyze5

  • 5.

    Anchor Standard 5A.S. 5

    1. 5.

      Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.A.S. 5

  • III).

    Performance Standard (VA:Pr5.1.III)(VA:Pr5.1.III)

    1. III).

      Investigate, compare, and contrast methods for preserving and protecting art.(VA:Pr5.1.III)

Presenting - share6

  • 6.

    Anchor Standard 6A.S. 6

    1. 6.

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

  • III).

    Performance Standard (VA:Pr6.1.III)(VA:Pr6.1.III)

    1. III).

      Curate a collection of objects, artifacts, or artwork to impact the viewer's understanding of social, cultural, and/or political experiences.(VA:Pr6.1.III)

Responding - perceive7.1

  • 7.

    Anchor Standard 7A.S. 7

    1. 7.

      Perceive and analyze artistic work.A.S. 7

  • III).

    Performance Standard (VA:Re7.1.III)(VA:Re7.1.III)

    1. III).

      Analyze how responses to art develop over time based on knowledge of and experience with art and life.(VA:Re7.1.III)

Responding - perceive7.2

  • 2.

    Anchor Standard 7A.S. 7.2

    1. 2.

      Perceive and analyze artistic work.A.S. 7.2

  • III).

    Performance Standard (VA:Re7.2.III)(VA:Re7.2.III)

    1. III).

      Determine the commonalities within a group of artists or visual images attributed to a particular type of art, timeframe, or culture.(VA:Re7.2.III)

Responding - analyze8

  • 8.

    Anchor Standard 8A.S. 8

    1. 8.

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

  • III).

    Performance Standard (VA:Re8.1.III)(VA:Re8.1.III)

    1. III).

      Analyze differing interpretations of an artwork or collection of works in order to select and defend a plausible critical analysis.(VA:Re8.1.III)

Responding - interpret9

  • 9.

    Anchor Standard 9A.S. 9

    1. 9.

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

  • III).

    Performance Standard (VA:Re9.1.III)(VA:Re9.1.III)

    1. III).

      Construct evaluations of a work of art or collection of works based on differing sets of criteria.(VA:Re9.1.III)

Connecting - synthesize10

  • 10.

    Anchor Standard 10A.S. 10

    1. 10.

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

  • III).

    Performance Standard (VA:Cn10.1.III)(VA:Cn10.1.III)

    1. III).

      Synthesize knowledge of social, cultural, historical, and personal life with art-making approaches to create meaningful works of art or design.(VA:Cn10.1.III)

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

  • III).

    Performance Standard (VA:Cn11.1.III)(VA:Cn11.1.III)

    1. III).

      Appraise the impact of an artist or a group of artists on the beliefs, values, and behaviors of a society.(VA:Cn11.1.III)

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?
Visual Arts Standards - High School Advanced

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