Visual Arts Standard 1
Learn and develop the essential skills and technical demands unique to visual arts.

Visual Arts Standard 2
Use visual arts to express ideas.

Visual Arts Standard 3
Integrate understanding of visual arts by seeking connections and parallels among arts disciplines as well as all other content areas.

Visual Arts Standard 4
Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of the creative process.

Visual Arts Standard 5
Observe, discuss, analyze, and make critical judgments about artistic works.

Visual Arts Standard 6
Show increased awareness of diverse peoples and cultures through visual and performing arts.

Visual Arts Standard 7
Demonstrate knowledge about how technology and invention have historically influenced artists and offered new possibilities for expression.

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.

Visual Arts Standard 7

Grade K-4 students will:
A. Demonstrate an understanding of specific inventions that have influenced change in artists' ability to create works of art.
1. Research and discuss the role of technology and invention in a variety of art related careers such as painter, architect, animator, jeweler, etc.

B. Use various technologies to create works of art.
1. Demonstrate the use of various computer programs to create original art.

Grade 5-8 students will:
A. Use, review, and evaluate computers and other electronic media as tools for design and communication of ideas.
1. Identify the appropriate type of technology use to achieve a desired outcome. Demonstrate how all students participation can be enhanced through technology.
2. Incorporate the use of at least one means of technology in creating an original work of art.

Grade 9-12 students will:
A. Demonstrate effective visual communication using current arts-related technology.
1. Develop commencement portfolios and skills of analysis that show proficiency in one or more mediums including skill in using computers and other electronic media.