Arts, Language, and
Literature Standards
Critical
Response
Eras and Styles
5.1 Students demonstrate
understanding of the historical eras, styles, and evolving technologies that
have helped define forms and structures in the arts, language, and literature.
Times and Cultures
5.2 Students demonstrate
how literature, philosophy, and works in the arts influence and reflect their
time and their local and regional culture.
Universal Themes
5.3Students discover universal
themes by comparing a broad range of cultural expressions from various times
and places.
Aesthetic Judgment
5.4 Students form
aesthetic judgment, using appropriate vocabulary and background knowledge
to critique their own work and the work of others, and to support their perception
of work in the arts, language, and literature.
Point of View
5.5Students develop a
point of view that is their own (e.g., personal standards of appreciation
for the arts, language, and literature).
Critique and Revision
5.6 Students review
others; critiques in revising their own work, separating personal opinion
from critical analysis.
Audience Response
5.7Students respond constructively
as members of an audience (e.g., at plays, speeches, concerts, town meeting).
Artistic
Process
Intent
5.22 Students convey
artistic intent from creator to viewer or listener.
Critique
5.23 Students critique
their own and others; works in progress, both individually and in groups,
to improve upon intent.
Artistic Problem Solving
5.24 Students solve
visual, spatial, kinesthetic, aural, and other problems in the arts.
Exemplary Works
5.25 Students demonstrate
knowledge of exemplary works in the arts from a variety of cultures and historical
periods.
Analysis
5.26 Students develop
and present basic analyses of works in the arts from structural, historical,
economic, and cultural perspectives.
Perspective
5.27 Students combine
perspectives to develop and present basic analyses of works in the arts,
and they convey the ability to evaluate work in the various arts disciplines.
Elements,
Forms, and Techniques in the Arts
Artistic Proficiency
5.28 Students use
art forms to communicate, showing the ability to define and solve artistic
problems with insight, reason, and technical proficiency. This is evident
when students:
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5.28.a. Use
dance, music, theater, and visual arts to communicate.
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5.28.aa. Communicate
at a basic level in dance, music, theater, and visual arts.
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5.28.aaa. Communicate proficiently in at least
one art form.
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Visual Arts
5.29 Students use
the elements and principles of two- and three-dimensional design in the visual
arts, including line, color, shape, and texture, in creating, viewing, and
critiquing.
5.30 Students use
a variety of visual arts media (e.g., clay, tempera, watercolor, paper maché,
animation, computer-aided design, video) to show an understanding of the
different properties each possesses.
Artistic Dimensions
1.11Students use a variety of forms, such as dance,
music, theater, and visual arts, to create projects that are appropriate
in terms of the following dimensions:
Skill Development -- Projects exhibit elements and techniques of
the art form, including expression, that are appropriate to the intent of
the product or performance.
Reflection and Critique -- Students improve upon products and performances
through self-reflection and outside critique, using detailed comments that
employ the technical vocabulary of the art form.
Making Connections -- Students relate various types of arts knowledge
and skills within and across the disciplines.
Approach to Work -- Students safely approach their media, solve
technical problems as they arise, creatively generate ideas, and cooperate
with ensemble members where applicable.
Problem Solving
Problem Solving Process
2.2Students use reasoning
strategies, knowledge, and common sense to solve complex problems related
to all fields of knowledge. This is evident when students:
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2.2.a. Use
information from reliable sources, including knowledge, observation, and
trying things out;
2.2.b. Use a
variety of approaches to solve problems; 2.2.c. Justify
and verify answers and solutions; 2.2.d. Identify
patterns and connections (underlying concepts); 2.2.e. Transfer
strategies from one situation to others; 2.2.f. Implement
an approach that addresses the problem being posed; and 2.2.g. Use manipulatives,
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Evidence
f. and g.applies, plus-
2.2.aa. Seek
information from reliable sources, including knowledge, observation, and
trying things out; 2.2.bb. Evaluate
approaches for effectiveness and make adjustments; 2.2.cc. Consider,
test, and justify more than one solution; 2.2.dd. Find
meaning in patterns and connections (underlying concepts); and 2.2.ee. Select
and apply appropriate methods, tools and strategies. |
Evidence
bb., cc., dd., ee., f., and g. applies, plus-
2.2.aaa. Critically
evaluate the validity and significance of sources and interpretations. |
