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K.3

The student will identify and use
  1. 1. colors­—red, blue, yellow, green, orange, violet, brown, black, and white;
  2. 2. textures—sight and touch;
  3. 3. line and line characteristics—straight/curved, thick/thin, long/short, vertical/horizontal, and diagonal; shape—circle, square, triangle, rectangle, and oval; and patterns—natural and man-made.

K.7

The student will identify objects within the environment that occupy space.
 
K.8  The student will identify spatial relationships—left, right, top, bottom, side, center, front, back, over, and under.
 
K.12 The student will identify the purposes for creating works of art.
 
K.13 The student will discuss the concept that people in all cultures create works of art.
 
K.14 The student will describe and respond to works of art.
 
K.15  The student will classify objects in the environment by using art vocabulary (e.g., color, texture, line, shape, pattern).
 
K.16  The student will discuss and explain ideas and expressions in personal works of art.
 

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1.3 The student will identify and use
  1. 1. primary colors—red, blue, and yellow;
  2. 2. line and line variations—zig-zag, dotted, wavy, and spiral;
  3. 3. texture—visual and tactile; shape—geometric and organic; and patterns—alternating and repeating.
1.12 The student will recognize and describe how art is an integral part of one’s own culture.
 
1.15

The student will discuss why viewers may have different responses to works of art.
 

1.17 The student will describe and discuss the visual qualities and content of works of art using an art vocabulary.
 
1.19

The student will express a point of view regarding what art is and what purpose art serves.
 

1.20 The student will describe and discuss ideas and emotions communicated in works of art.
 

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2.3 The student will use literary sources to generate ideas for works of art.
 
2.8

The student will collaborate with others to create a work of art.
 

2.11

The student will create a work of art by manipulating clay.
 

2.12 The student will recognize the careers related to the media they have studied.
 
2.13 The student will compare the art, artifacts, and architecture of other cultures with that of their own culture.
 
2.14 The student will identify symbols from various cultures.
 
2.16

The student will express opinions with supporting statements regarding works of art.
 

2.18 The student will distinguish between natural objects and objects made by man in the environment.
 
2.19

The student will interpret ideas and feelings expressed in personal and others’ works of art.

 

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3.1

The student will identify innovative solutions used by artists to solve visual problems.
 

3.4 The student will identify and use
  1. 1. intermediate colors;
  2. 2. warm and cool colors;
  3. 3. positive and negative space;
  4. 4. balance—symmetry and asymmetry; pattern—extend the sequential structure using  motifs; and contrast.
3.5

The student will compare, contrast, and use organic and geometric shapes in works of art.
 

3.13

The student will discuss how history, culture, and the visual arts influence each other.
 

3.16

The student will identify and examine objects of the early West African empire of Mali.
 

3.17

The student will identify how works of art reflect times, places, and cultures.
 

3.22

The student will analyze works of art by subject matter, including portrait, landscape, still life, and narrative.
 

3.23 The student will express informed judgments about works of art.
 
3.24

The student will analyze works of art for the use of

  1. 1. rhythm;

  2. 2. balance—symmetry and asymmetry; and

  3. 3. spatial relationships—overlapping, size, proportion, and placement.

3.25 The student will examine the relationship between form and function in the artifacts of a culture.
 

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4.8 The student will identify positive and negative space in works of art.
 
4.16 The student will use research tools and procedures to investigate artists and their work.
 
4.18 The student will analyze works of art based on visual properties.
 
4.22 The student will compare and contrast works of art by genre.
 

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5.15 The student will describe the changes that occur in clay during the ceramic process, including plastic, leatherhard, greenware, bisque, and glazeware.
 
5.16? The student will produce fiber art that reflects the qualities of the fiber art of another age, culture, or country.
 
5.20

The student will research artists from a variety of cultures and the works of art they have produced.
 

5.23 The student will compare and contrast art from various cultures and periods, including Pre-Columbian, African-American, Colonial American, and European using appropriate art vocabulary.
 
5.24 The student will discuss an artist’s point of view based on evidence from written sources.
 

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6.10 The student will create original works of art using computer graphics and computer-generated text.
 
6.11 The student will describe and discuss various types of collaborative art careers (e.g., architects, motion picture producers, animators, Web page designers, interior designers).
 
6.12 The student will identify the components of an artist’s style, including materials, design, technique, and subject matter.
 
6.14 The student will identify how artists contribute to society.
 
6.15 The student will discuss the ways that art can be persuasive.
 
6.16 The student will explain how the elements of art, the principles of design, art techniques, and art media influence meaning in works of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art.
 
6.19

The student will identify the relationship between art processes and final solutions.
 

6.21 The student will respond to works of art and analyze responses in terms of cultural and visual meaning.
 

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7.15 The student will compare various art careers and the methods of preparing for them.
 
7.19 The student will explore and identify subjects, themes, and symbols as they relate to meaning in works of art.
 
7.22 The student will identify and examine ethical and legal considerations in the use of appropriated images and information.
 
7.25 The student will identify the processes artists use to create works of art by analyzing rough sketches, drafts, and series.
 
7.26 The student will analyze and describe how factors of time and place influence visual characteristics that give meaning and value to a work of art.
 
7.27 The student will generate questions and possible answers about the nature of art.
 

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8.11 The student will provide evidence of the critical and artistic processes used to achieve final art solutions in personal works of art by documenting preparation, rough drafts, and final solutions.
 
8.12 The student will identify the role of artists in mass media (e.g., graphic artists, animators, videographers, photographers, advertising artists).
 
8.15 The student will compare and contrast works of art according to medium, period, style, and artist.
 
8.16 The student will analyze the effect the elements of art and the principles of design have on the communication of ideas.
 
8.20 The student will discuss and analyze the purposes, values, and meanings of works of art.
 
8.21 The student will formulate and respond to meaningful questions about works of art based upon observations and interpretations.
 
8.22 The student will describe personal sensory responses to the visual qualities of a work of art using appropriate art vocabulary.
 

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AI.12

The student will describe connections between media, elements of art, principles of design, themes, and concepts through historical and contemporary art.
 

AI.13 The student will describe works of art using appropriate art vocabulary.
 
AI.14 The student will identify major art movements and influential artists according to locations, cultures, and historical periods.
 
AI.15 The student will identify features of a work of art that influence meaning, including media, subject matter, and formal choices.
 
AI.17 The student will describe and analyze the function, purpose, and perceived meanings of specific works of art studied.
 
AI.18 The student will identify and examine symbols in works of art and discuss possible reasons for their use.
 
AI.19 The student will employ critical evaluation skills and use appropriate art vocabulary when evaluating and interpreting works of art.
 
AI.26 The student will discuss how aesthetics are reflected in everyday life.
 
AI.27 The student will discuss ways that aesthetic responses to works of art differ from judgments.
 
AI.31 The student will speculate on the intentions and choices of those who created a work of art.
 

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AII.13 The student will identify works of art and artistic developments that relate to historical time periods and locations.
 
AII.14 The student will discuss or write about art history using an expanded art vocabulary.
 
AII.15 The student will identify and examine works of art in their historical context and relate them to historical events.
 
AII.16 The student will describe distinguishing features in works of art that may be used to differentiate among a variety of historical periods and cultural contexts.
 
AII.17 The student will examine and discuss societal conditions that influence works of art.
 
AII.18 The student will identify the function and interpret the meaning of a work of art or an artifact in its original context.
 
AII.19 The student will describe symbols present in works of art in relation to historical meaning.
 
AII.22 The student will demonstrate orally and in writing, the ability to interpret and compare historical references found in original works of art.
 
AII.23 The student will identify and analyze characteristics of works of art that represent a variety of styles.
 
AII.28

The student will demonstrate the ability to reflect on and analyze personal responses to works of art and artifacts.
 

AII.29 The student will support opinions by reasoned processes using an expanded art vocabulary.
   
AIII.13 The student will compare and analyze relationships between styles or cultures using an expanded art vocabulary.
 
AIII.14 The student will identify the distinguishing features that place a work of art within a particular style, region, or period.
 
AIII.15

The student will analyze and discuss the influences of one culture upon another.
 

AIII.16 The student will describe the relationship between form and function as it relates to culture and style.
 
AIII.17 The student will categorize works of art by styles and cultures.
 
AIII.18 The student will use an expanded art vocabulary related to design, composition, aesthetic concepts, and art criticism when discussing works of art.
 
AIII.22 The student will analyze the attributes of a work of art in terms of its ability to evoke a viewer response and command sustained attention.
 
AIII.23

The student will analyze the changes in aesthetic sensibilities that result from the influence of one culture upon another.
 

AIII.26

The student will debate the perceived intentions of those creating works of art.
 

AIII.29 The student will describe the effects that works of art have on groups, individuals, and cultures.
 

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AIV.13 The student will use an extensive, high-level art vocabulary to analyze, evaluate, and interpret work of selected artists.
 
AIV.14

The student will describe where, when, and by whom specific works of art were created.
 

AIV.16

The student will identify the influences of selected artists on society and culture.
 

AIV.17 The student will justify choices and influences from art history reflected in personal works of art.
 
AIV.20

The student will use an extensive, high-level art vocabulary related to design, composition, aesthetic concepts, and art criticism when discussing works of art.
 

AIV.29 The student will study, analyze, interpret, and relate the aesthetic qualities of other works of art to personal work.
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