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Content Standards - Visual Art

Visual Arts Standard 8
Contribute to communities by sharing expertise in dance, music, theatre/drama, and visual arts and by participating in the activities of cultural institutions.

Grade K-4 students will:       
A. Identify and describe visual arts in various artistic settings.
1. Compare and contrast museum art and commercial art used in print advertising.

B. Access museum, gallery, and public settings to increase awareness of art.
1. Research and discuss at least two pieces of local public art in different media.
2. Attend a community art exhibit and describe the theme of the exhibit and at least one piece of art.

C. Contribute to community culture by exhibiting art work.
1. Participate in school or community sponsored opportunities for art display.

Grade 5-8 students will:
A. Create an exhibit incorporating a variety of original art using different media.
1. Participate in at least two art exhibits using art in a different medium for each exhibit.

Grade 9-12 students will:
A. Exhibit studio work in community-based exhibits.
1. Develop commencement portfolios and skills of analysis that show proficiency in one or more media including skill in using computers and other electronic media.