VA1: Media, Techniques, and Processes: The student demonstrates understanding and can apply media, techniques, and processes.
VA1a: The student demonstrates increasing proficiency in the production of two- and three-dimensional art forms by using a variety of materials and advanced technology.
VA1b: The student produces a portfolio that incorporates a variety of works of art to include media, technological tools, techniques, and processes.
VA1c: The student uses and explains how media, technological tools, techniques, and processes are used to solve visual art problems.
VA1d: The student uses art materials and tools, including technology, in a safe and responsible manner.
VA1e: The student understands and analyzes the elements and principles of color theory.
VA2: Structures and Functions: The student demonstrates knowledge of structures and functions.
VA2a: The student demonstrates an increased proficiency in the use of the elements of art and principles of design.
VA2b: The student creates works of art that demonstrate a variety of purposes and intents.
VA2c: The student selects and uses the elements of art and principles of design to communicate ideas, solve visual problems, and develop personal expression.
VA3: Subject Matter, Symbols, and Ideas: The student chooses and evaluates a range of subject matter, symbols and ideas.
VA3a: The student creates a work of art to communicate intended meaning using information and ideas from a variety of sources.
VA3b: The student considers and compares the sources for subject matter, symbols and ideas in personal work and that of others.
VA4: History and Culture: The student demonstrates understanding of the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.
VA4a: The student demonstrates knowledge of and compares the characteristics and purposes of works of art representing various cultures, historical periods, and artists.
VA4b: The student recognizes and describes works of art according to artist and style.
VA4c: The student compares and contrasts works of art in terms of history, aesthetics and culture.
VA4d: The student compares the cultural diversity of American art with that of the host nation and other cultures.
VA5: Characteristics and Merit of Work: The student reflects upon and assesses the characteristics and merits of his or her work and the work of others.
VA5a: The student will demonstrate knowledge an understanding that works of art can be analyzed by using a formal system of evaluation to determine merit without bias.
VA5b: The student describes and analyzes visual characteristics of works of art using visual art terminology.
VA5c: The student compares and contrasts the quality, craftsmanship, and effectiveness of personal work and that of others by using a formal system.
VA6: Connections to Other Disciplines: The student makes connections between the visual arts and the other disciplines.
VA6a: The student will identify how art and other disciplines are interrelated, and that they play a role in daily life.
VA6b: The student will demonstrate knowledge and understanding that there are a variety of careers and leisure pursuits in the visual arts.
VA6c: The student will apply visual art problem-solving skills to other disciplinary studies.
VA6d: The student will identify and compare works of art that share similar subjects, themes, purposes, historical periods or technologies.
VA7: Technology Integration: The student understands and creates art through technology.
VA7a: The student knows and understands that technology is an important art tool for the 21st Century.
VA7b: The student creates original works of art by accessing and manipulating images from a variety of sources.
VA7c: The student creates a portfolio that demonstrates increased competency and complexity by using technological tools and Materials.