State Standards

 

Michigan Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Level Content Expectations for Visual Arts, Music, Dance, and Theater: HIGH SCHOOL 

 

PERFORM Standard 1: Apply skills and knowledge to perform in the arts. (VPAA: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, P1, P2, P4, R1, R4)

1. ART.VA.I.HS.1 Apply acquired knowledge and skills to the creative problem solving process. (21st Century Skills: I.4, II.2)

2. ART.VA.I.HS.2 Intentionally use art materials and tools when applying techniques and skills to communicate ideas. (21st Century Skills: I.6, III.3, III.6)

3. ART.VA.I.HS.3 Demonstrate understanding of organizational principles and methods to solve specific visual arts problems. (21st Century Skills: I.4, II.5, III.3)

4. ART.VA.I.HS.4 Exhibit, present, and publish quality works of art. (21st Century Skills: I.4, I.6, III.3, III.6)

5. ART.VA.I.HS.5 Responsibly and safely manage materials and tools. (21st Century Skills: III.4, III.6, III.8)

 

CREATE Standard 2: Apply skills and knowledge to create in the arts. (VPAA: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, P1, P2, P4, R1, R4)

1. ART.VA.II.HS.1 Identify, define problems, and reflect upon possible visual solutions. (21st Century Skills: I.2, I.3, I.4)

2. ART.VA.II.HS.2 Create artwork using materials and techniques with skill so that personal intentions are carried out. (21st Century Skills: I.1, 1.2, II.7, III.3)

3. ART.VA.II.HS.3 Apply organizational principles and methods to create innovative works of art and design products. (21st Century Skills: I.1, I.2, III.3)

4. ART.VA.II.HS.4 Apply knowledge and skill to symbolize the essence of an idea. (21st Century Skills: I.1, I.6)  v.06.2011 107

5. ART.VA.II.HS.5 Reflect, articulate, and edit the development of artwork throughout the creative process. (21st Century Skills: I.4, II.7, III.3, III.4)

6. ART.VA.II.HS.6 Use emergent technologies and materials to create artistic products that demonstrate knowledge of context, values, and aesthetics. (21st Century Skills: I.1, II.1, II.2, II.3, III.2, III.7)

7. ART.VA.II.HS.7 Create collaboratively to resolve visual problems. (21st Century Skills: I.1, I.4, I.5, III.1)

8. ART.VA.II.HS.8 Explore social and global issues through the application of the creative process. (21st Century Skills: III.7, III.8, III.9, III.10)

 

ANALYZE Standard 3: Analyze, describe, and evaluate works of art. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4)

1. ART.VA.III.HS.1 Analyze and describe the formal characteristics of a work of art or design. (21st Century Skills: I.3, II.1, III.1)

2. ART.VA.III.HS.2 Describe how organizational principles are used to elicit emotional responses. (21st Century Skills: I.3, II.1, III.1)

3. ART.VA.III.HS.3 Critically observe a work of art to evaluate and respond to the artist’s intent using art vocabulary and terminology. (21st Century Skills: I.2, I.3, I.6, II.1)

4. ART.VA.III.HS.4 Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of one’s artwork. (21st Century Skills: I.3, II.1, III.4)

5. ART.VA.III.HS.5 Recognize and understand the relationships between personal experiences and the development of artwork. (21st Century Skills: I.3)

 

ANALYZE IN CONTEXT Standard 4: Understand, analyze, and describe the arts in their historical, social, and cultural contexts. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4)

1. ART.VA.IV.HS.1 Observe and describe artwork with respect to history and culture. (21st Century Skills: I.6, II.1, III.1, III.2, III.7, III.8, III.9, III.10)

2. ART.VA.IV.HS.2 Describe the functions and explore the meaning of specific art objects within varied cultures, times, and places. (21ST Century Skills: I.3, I.6, III.2, III.7)

3. ART.VA.IV.HS.3 Analyze the correlation between art, history, and culture throughout time. (21st Century Skills: I.6, III.1, III.2, III.7, III.8, III.9, III.10)

4. ART.VA.IV.HS.4 Use knowledge of art and design history to inform personal artwork. (21st Century Skills: I.1, I.3, II.5, II.7, III.3, III.7)

 

ANALYZE AND MAKE CONNECTIONS Standard 5: Recognize, analyze, and describe connections among the arts; between the arts and other disciplines; between the arts and everyday life. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4)

1. ART.VA.V.HS.1 Design creative solutions that impact everyday life. (21st Century Skills: I.1, I.2, I.4, III.3, III.4, III.6)

2. ART.VA.V.HS.2 Explore and understand the variety of art and design careers. (21st Century Skills: II.2, II.3, II.5, III.7)

3. ART.VA.V.HS.3 Explore and understand the application of the creative process throughout career pathways. (21st Century Skills: II.1, II.2, II.3, II.5, III.2, III.7, III.8. III.9, III.10)

4. ART.VA.V.HS.4 Identify commonalities, differences, and connections between the art disciplines. (21st Century Skills: I.3)

5. ART.VA.V.HS.5 Recognize the role of art across the academic curriculum. (21st Century Skills: I.3)

6. ART.VA.V.HS.6 Understand artistic knowledge as an important tool for successful living in the 21st century. (21st Century Skills: II.1, II.5, III.7)

7. ART.VA.V.HS.7 Analyze the impact of visual culture on society. (21st Century Skills: I.3, III.2, III.7)

8. ART.VA.V.HS.8 Identify the role visual arts play in enhancing civic responsibility and community. (21st Century Skills: I.3, I.6, III.2, III.4, III.7, III.9)