Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: General Art I

Other West Virginia Fine Arts sets

Media, Techniques, and Processes1

  • A

    Distinguish among a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media, techniques, and processes. VA.HS1.1

  • B

    Communicate original and personal ideas in a variety of media, techniques, and processes to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks.VA.HS1.2

  • C

    Use materials, tools, and technology in a safe and responsible manner; balance experimentation and safety, freedom and responsibility while developing and creating artworks; care for and maintain materials, tools, and equipment; and discuss responsibilities that come with the freedom to create. VA.HS1.3

Elements of Art and Principles of Design2

  • A

    Identify similarities and differences in two-dimensional and three-dimensional visual art based on the elements of art and principles of design.VA.HS1.4

  • B

    Analyze design structures and functions of two-dimensional and three-dimensional visual art based on the elements of art and principles of design.VA.HS1.5

  • C

    Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks based on elements of art and principles of design using appropriate media, processes, and techniques to solve specific problems.VA.HS1.6

  • D

    Critique art works to demonstrate an understanding of elements of art and principles of design.VA.HS1.7

Subject Matter, Symbols, and Ideas3

  • A

    Research use of content and symbols expressed in art from past and present cultures.VA.HS1.8

  • B

    Employ subjects, themes, symbols, and ideas in artworks.VA.HS1.9

  • C

    Use creative problem-solving to select and synthesize subjects, symbols, and ideas intentional in a personal artwork.VA.HS1.10

Art History and Diversity4

  • A

    Examine and research different styles and time periods in art history.VA.HS1.11

  • C

    Shape artistic investigations, following or breaking with traditions in pursuit of creative art making goals.VA.HS1.13

  • B

    Reexamine the relationship of artworks to one another in terms of history and culture.VA.HS1.12

Reflection and Analysis5

  • A

    Investigate and analyze functions and reasons for creating a variety of types of artworks. VA.HS1.14

  • B

    Use a critical process to draw comparisons between their artwork and historical or cultural artworks. VA.HS.15

Multi-disciplinary Connections6

  • A

    Compare and connect the creative processes used in visual arts to other disciplines. VA.HS1.16

  • B

    Research and analyze another subject area to identify similarities and differences to visual art. VA.HS1.17

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?
WV Department of Education

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