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New Hampshire State Standards
Grade: Middle
Curriculum Standards:
demonstrate a more complex understanding of the elements of art and principles of design to accomplish commercial, personal, communal or other purposes of art;
create works that use the elements of art and principles of design to solve specific visual arts problems;
compare two or more perspectives about the use of organizational principles and functions in artwork and defend personal evaluations of these perspectives;
design to generate multiple solutions to a variety of visual art problems
describe the elements of art and principles of design found in origins of specific images and ideas
reflect on how artworks differ visually, spatially, and functionally;
use subject matter, symbols, ideas, and themes that demonstrate knowledge of contexts, values, and aesthetics
describe the origins of specific images and ideas and explain their significance;
evaluate the validity of sources for content and the manner in which subject matter, symbols, and images are used in the students¿¿ work and the work of others
differentiate among a variety of historical and cultural contexts in terms of characteristics and purposes of works of art;
analyze relationships among works of art in terms of history, aesthetics, and culture, using their observations to inform their own art making;
identify and visit New Hampshire arts exhibitions and report their findings
understand various critical models of interpreting works from several historical periods and cultures;
analyze common characteristics of visual arts evident across time and among cultural/ethnic groups to formulate analyses, evaluations, and interpretations of meaning
research and analyze historic meaning and purpose in various works of art;
defend personal interpretations to better understand specific works of art;
apply critical and aesthetic criteria in order to improve their own works of art;
reflect critically on various interpretations to better understand specific works of art
analyze and interpret art works identifying relationships among form, context and purposes
compare the materials, technologies, media, and processes of the visual arts with those of other disciplines;
compare the creative processes used in the visual arts with the creative processes used in the other arts and non-arts disciplines;
create and solve interdisciplinary problems through multimedia solutions, using advancements in technology and principles of design when applicable
use knowledge of other subject matter to enhance their art work;
evaluate how other disciplines influence an individual¿¿s work, style and process
recognize that a portfolio is a tool for professional artists and personal documentation, as well as a requirement for college admission;
prepare a portfolio for use in application to institutions of higher education or for the workplace;
prepare an exhibition, demonstrating an understanding of presentation
investigate career opportunities and professional options related to one¿¿s own strengths