Kansas Education Resource Center

 

Grade  :  Advanced
Content Area  :  Visual Arts Approved 2007

1 Understanding and Applying Media Techniques and Processes
Understanding and Applying Media Techniques and Processes
1.1 The student analyzes different types of media, techniques, and processes used in different art forms.
1.1.1 The student defends choices made in using different media, techniques, and processes.
1.1.2 The student restates a message through different media, techniques, and processes.
1.2 The student analyzes how combined media, techniques, and processes result in different visual effects in works of art.
1.2.1 The student examines and explains how media, techniques, and processes can be combined to produce various visual effects.
1.2.2 The student examines and explains how media, techniques, and processes can be altered to achieve various visual effects.
1.3 The student applies various media, techniques, and processes with skill, confidence, and sensitivity in creating art works.
1.3.1 The student produces works of art that demonstrate control of a variety of media, techniques, and processes in traditional media and emerging technology.
1.3.2 The student analyzes the effective use of media, techniques, and processes in relationship to ideas communicated.
1.4 The student synthesizes dissimilar ideas and/or concepts into unified compositions utilizing various media, techniques, and processes.
1.4.1 The student debates/defends the personal use of specific media, techniques, and processes and how they contribute to the communication of ideas, feelings, and experiences.
1.4.2 The student analyzes and critiques the art media, techniques, and processes used in communicating ideas.
1.4.3 The student identifies challenges in media, techniques, and processes encountered while making art and develops possible solutions.
1.5 The student makes informed choices when using art materials, tools, equipment, and chemicals in a safe and responsible manner.
1.5.1 The student takes responsibility for the safe use, control, and maintenance of art media, tools, equipment, and chemicals.
1.5.2 The student identifies the safety labels on art chemicals and equipment.
1.6 The student consistently cleans up and organizes materials and equipment without prompting.
1.6.1 The student follows established routines.
1.6.2 The student shows respect for others' work and space.
1.6.3 The student shows respect for the art studio environment.

 

 

 

 

2 Using Knowledge of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design
Using Knowledge of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design
2.1 The student analyzes and interprets art works based on the use of the elements and principles.
2.1.1 The student interprets how the selection and manipulation of elements and principles affects the visual impact of the artwork.
2.1.2 The student analyzes the relationships among the elements and principles in works of art.
2.2 The student analyzes and articulates responses based on the use of the elements and principles in art works.
2.2.1 The student analyzes and articulates responses to the use of elements and principles in art work.
2.2.2 The student analyzes how elements and principles impact the expressive qualities in works of art.
2.2.3 The student distinguishes major art trends, master artists, and works according to their unique application of elements and principles.
2.3 The student integrates selected elements and principles to communicate through art.
2.3.1 The student creates solutions to specific visual art challenges which exhibit purposeful selection of elements and principles.
2.3.2 The student uses elements and principles in non-conventional ways to produce art.

 

 

 

 

3 Creating Art Works Through Choice of Subjects, Symbols, and Ideas
Creating Art Works Through Choice of Subjects, Symbols, and Ideas
3.1 The student researches the meaning and values of images in art.
3.1.1 The student examines and explains artistic meaning and symbolism in various works of art.
3.1.2 The student researches the origins of specific symbols.
3.1.3 The student explores images that give meaning and value to personal experiences.
3.1.4 The student explores personal responses to visual images and evaluates the impact.
3.2 The student selects, organizes, and employs images, subjects, and ideas in works of art to express meaning.
3.2.1 The student independently organizes relevant subjects, symbols, and ideas to express personal meaning.
3.2.2 The student intentionally manipulates images, subjects, and ideas to change the purpose or meaning.
3.3 The student explores a variety of ways to solve a visual problem and chooses and applies the most effective solution.
3.3.1 The student identifies a problem and produces a visual solution.
3.3.2 The student designs multiple solutions to visual problems.
3.3.3 The student evaluates and applies successes and challenges to future art works.

 

 

 

 

4 Understanding the Visual Arts in Relation to History and Cultures
Understanding the Visual Arts in Relation to History and Cultures
4.1 The student differentiates among a variety of historical and cultural contexts that influence art works.
4.1.1 The student analyzes and interprets how the visual arts reflect history, culture, and aesthetics.
4.1.2 The student compares characteristics of art works within a particular historical period and across cultures.
4.2 The student analyzes the purpose or function of art works in terms of history, aesthetics, and culture.
4.2.1 The student analyzes the characteristics and purpose of art in selected cultural and/or historical contexts.
4.2.2 The student analyzes how art and artists influence each other.
4.2.3 The student investigates the functions of art in society and the ways that art has social or political impact.
4.3 The student creates art work in context of cultures, times, and/or places.
4.3.1 The student creates art works that blend cultural characteristics.
4.3.2 The student creates art that reflects knowledge of other cultures, times, and places.
4.3.3 The student plans and produces art that reflects knowledge of personal culture.

 

 

 

 

5 Reflecting Upon and Assessing the Characteristics and Merits of Art
Reflecting Upon and Assessing the Characteristics and Merits of Art
5.1 The student establishes and evaluates criteria for interpreting art.
5.1.1 The student assesses the merits of art work using established criteria.
5.1.2 The student analyzes and explains criteria for evaluating works of art.
5.1.3 The student designs a rubric to evaluate the characteristics and merits of art.
5.2 The student implements criteria for assessing art.
5.2.1 The student applies rubric to evaluate works of art.
5.2.2 The student discusses interpretations of works of art and defends conclusions.
5.2.3 The student considers opinions from different perspectives regarding the merits of art.
5.2.4 The student assesses the merits of art work based on the use and function of images.
5.3 The student analyzes aesthetic issues.
5.3.1 The student assesses the merits of art work using established criteria.
5.3.2 The student debates the merits of art, addressing how and why it was created.
5.3.3 The student explores aesthetic qualities embedded in personal art work.

 

 

 

 

6 Making Connections Between the Visual Arts and Other Disciplines
Making Connections Between the Visual Arts and Other Disciplines
6.1 The student integrates unique qualities among different visual art forms.
6.1.1 The student uses appropriate vocabulary to debate the merits of different visual art forms.
6.1.2 The student creates art works that incorporate elements beyond the formal elements of art and principles of design.
6.1.3 The student incorporates visual information from several works of art about the same subject matter to create personal art work.
6.2 The student synthesizes the concepts, media, technologies, and processes of the visual and performing arts.
6.2.1 The student compares and contrasts elements and principles of visual art with similar elements and principles used in music, drama, and dance.
6.2.2 The student synthesizes knowledge of performing arts while creating visual art work.
6.3 The student produces works of visual art that incorporate concepts from non-art disciplines.
6.3.1 The student researches ways that the arts and non-art disciplines affect each other.
6.3.2 The student produces works of visual art that incorporate non-art concepts.
6.4 The student explains how arts learning helps develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes used in various careers and higher education.
6.4.1 The student identifies the skills gained through the arts that are necessary for everyday life.
6.4.2 The student makes informed artistic choices as consumers.
6.4.3 The student articulates the value of artistic choices throughout life.