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Eugene School District 4J

Sources

  1. ODE Certificate of Advanced Mastery/Standards/First Draft Review
  2. 4J—An Introduction to Eugene School District 4J's Arts and Communications Program
  3. Proficiency-Based Admission Standards Systems—PASS Project, Oregon State System of Higher Education
  4. National Standards for Arts Education


Grade LevelAesthetics and Art CriticismCreate, Present and PerformHistorical and Cultural Perspectives
K-3

Joyful
Creative
Curious

Describe work of art using some criteria

Describe ideas or feelings connected with viewing or making a work of art

Explain judgments about art based on personal choices

Apply simple vocabulary in discussions of art

Integrate ones personal experience into ones own art work

Create present and/or perform a single form of art using experiences and imagination, artistic methods and composition to achieve lesson criteria

Develop a simple vocabulary related to various art forms

Use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner

Identify and make connections between the visual arts and other disciplines in the curriculum

Identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times and places

Demonstrate how history, culture, and the visual arts can influence each other

Grade LevelAesthetics and Art CriticismCreate, Present and PerformHistorical and Cultural Perspectives
4-5

Emerging
Problem
Solver

Describe various purposes for creating works of visual art

Describe how peoples' experiences influence the development of specific art works

Identify different responses and points of view about different art work

Identify artistic elements and principles which can be used to analyze works of art

Defend a work of art with justification

Develop criteria for evaluating works of art

Describe and analyze aesthetic and artistic qualities in the natural and man made environment

Create, present and/or perform a work of art using experiences, imagination and observations in selecting artistic elements,principles and technical skills to achieve lesson criteria

Describe how different materials, techniques and processes produce different results

Identify and use similarities and differences between characteristics of the visual arts and other arts disciplines. (e.g. pattern in poetry/music)

Apply increased vocabulary as related to various art forms

Compare the characteristics of artworks in various eras and cultures

Describe and place a variety of art objects in historical and cultural contexts

Use information about historical, biographical, cultural, social, political and or artistic contexts to form interpretations about art

Grade LevelAesthetics and Art CriticismCreate, Present and PerformHistorical and Cultural Perspectives
6 - 8

Problem
Solver















Compare multiple purposes for creating works of art

State preferences for works of art and reasons for prefences based on key artistic elements and principles

Recognize and describe how technical, organizational and aesthetic elements contribute to the ideas, emotions and overall impact communicated by works of art

Analyze contemporary and historic meanings in specific artworks through aesthetic inquiry

Create and use criteria to describe works of art

Reflect on the nature of human involvement in art as a viewer, creater and participant

Create, present and perform a work of art using experiences, imagination and observations in selecting artistic elements,principles and technical skills to achieve lesson criteria and analyze the result

Apply understanding of compositions (e.g. unity, balance) to create a presentation with audience appeal.

Apply technical skills showing precision and attention to detail

Show application of processes and problem solving strategies

Explore career-based opportunities in the arts

Use subjects, themes and symbols that communicate intended meanings in art works

Reflect verbally and in writing about one's own work and the effectiveness of artistic choices made

Analyze, describe and demonstrate how factors of time and place influence visual characteristics that give meaning and value to a work of art

Use subjects, themes and symbols that communicate intended meaning in art works












Grade LevelAesthetics and Art CriticismCreate, Present and PerformHistorical and Cultural Perspectives
9 - 10


Problem
Poser

Describe how social concepts such as cooperation, communication, self-esteem, risk taking, sympathy and empathy apply in art and daily life

Describe meaning of artworks by analyzing how specific works are created and how they relate to historical and cultural contexts

State preferences for works of art using the inquiry process of description analysis, interpretation and judgement

Create artworks that use organizational principles and thinking strategies to solve specific visual arts problems

Apply media, techniques and processes with sufficient skill, confidence and sensitivity that their intentions are carried out in their artworks

Create multiple solutions to visual arts problems

Evaluate and reflect on one's own artwork in written and verbal forms

Makes and supports judgments about the artistic merit of the work within its culture and relative to one's own culture

Analyze a work of art by comparing and contrasting it to another work from a different time or culture

Describe and explain how the characteristics of a society or culture influence works of art

Identify the artists point of view and the patterns visible in their work

Grade LevelAesthetics and Art CriticismCreate, Present and PerformHistorical and Cultural Perspectives
11 - 12 Reflect analytically on various interpretations as a means for understanding and evaluating works of visual art (PASS)

Discuss ethical implications of art/technology (eg. copyright laws)

Analyze the relationship among cultural values, freedom of artistic expression, ethics, and artistic choices in various cultures and historical periods and as it applies to one's own life and art. (PASS)

Understand the significance and potential contribution of the arts to the quality of one's life. (PASS)

Discuss a work of art in a clear, focused presentation using a strong main idea and supporting details that are useful in providing insightful, complex connections regarding composition, technique and expression. (PASS)

Initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently using technical design and intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation (PASS)

Demonstrate an understanding of how to communicate ideas as related to media, techniques and processes they use

Apply visual thinking to express personal ideas and artistic vision by completing a body of work

Develop an exit piece for public exhibition

Participate in a visual arts related internship, mentorship or apprenticeship

Describe how a society is influenced by works of art and artists (PASS)

Make and support judgments about the artistic merit of the work which reveal a perspective of its relevance across time and cultures

Evaluate message(s) or theme(s) of the work with insightful analysis of its cultural significance

Describe how artists are influenced by their society and environment and the society and environment of others. (PASS)

Grade LevelAesthetics and Art CriticismCreate, Present and PerformHistorical and Cultural Perspectives


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