Creative Process (CP)

Standard

Proficient (I)

Advanced (II)

Accomplished (III)

VA.CP.1: Learn and use vocabulary and concepts related to visual arts. 

I.VA.CP.1.1 Use the elements of art and principles of design to develop multiple approaches to create art. 

II.VA.CP.1.1 Use the elements of art and principles of design to create artwork for the development of a portfolio. 

III.VA.CP.1.1 Plan, theorize, experiment, and generate art using the elements of art and principles of design to complete a portfolio. 

I.VA.CP.1.2 Shape a personal artistic vision using a contemporary practice of art and design.

II.VA.CP.1.2 Choose from a range of materials and methods of traditional and contemporary artistic practices to plan personal works of art and design.

III.VA.CP.1.2 Follow or break established conventions, to plan the making of multiple works of art and design based on a theme, idea, or concept.

II.VA.CP.1.3 Reflect on artistic choices through written response.

III.VA.CP.1.3 Reflect on artistic choices through written response.

VA.CP.2: Practice and refine techniques and skills related to visual arts.

I.VA.CP.2.1 Experiment and practice skills and knowledge of various art forms.

II.VA.CP.2.1 Experiment to demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form. 

III.VA.CP.2.1 Plan and make multiple works of art that explore a personally meaningful theme, idea, or concept.

VA.CP.3: Apply concepts, vocabulary, techniques, and skills to make creative choices and practice individual expression. 

I.VA.CP.3.1 Apply relevant criteria from cultural contexts to examine, reflect, and plan for works of art and design.

II.VA.CP.3.1 Reflect, revise, and refine works of art or design considering relevant traditional and contemporary criteria as well as personal artistic vision.

III.VA.CP.3.1 Engage in constructive critique with peers, then reflect, revise, and refine works of art and design consistent with personal artistic vision.

I.VA.CP.3.2 The student will apply creative thinking to artmaking.

a) Communicate emotions, ideas, experiences, and narratives through the creation of original

works of art, using self-selected media.

b) Synthesize prior knowledge and experience to develop a personal investigation by creating a series of works of art.

a) Communicate personal emotions and ideas in works of art by selecting media and incorporating appropriate elements of art and principles of design.

b) Employ a variety of subject matter, including symbols and metaphors, to represent ideas about personal, cultural, or social concepts.

III.VA.CP.3.2 The student will apply creative thinking to original artistic works.

a) Communicate a style and point of view in expressing personal emotions and ideas in artwork.

b) Select materials, media, and processes of personal interest to communicate ideas in artworks.

Production (P)

Standard

Proficient (I)

Advanced (II)

Accomplished (III)

VA.P.1: Utilize a variety of ideas and subject matter in creation of original works of visual art. 

I.VA.P.1.1 Document process of developing ideas from early stages to fully elaborated ideas and originality. 

II.VA.P.1.1 Utilize inquiry methods of observation, research, and experimentation to explore unfamiliar subjects through original art making. 

III.VA.P.1.1 Synthesize knowledge of social, cultural, historical, and personal life with art-making approaches to create original, meaningful works of art or design. 

VA.P.2: Use various media, supplies, and tools in an appropriate and safe manner in the creation of original visual artworks.

I.VA.P.2.1 Explain how materials used in art making may impact human health and the environment, and demonstrate safe handling of materials, tools, and equipment.

II.VA.P.2.1 Demonstrate awareness of ethical implications and social responsibility in the making and distribution of creative work, while demonstrating safe handling of materials, tools, and equipment.

III.VA.P.2.1 Demonstrate understanding of balancing freedom and responsibility in the use of images, materials, tools, and equipment in the creation and circulation of creative work, while demonstrating safe handling of materials, tools, and equipment.

I.VA.P.2.2 Understand the legal consequences of appropriation, fair use, copyright, open source, social media, and creative commons as they apply to works of art and design.

II.VA.P.2.2 Understand the legal consequences of appropriation, fair use, copyright, open source, social media, and creative commons as they apply to works of art and design.

III.VA.P.2.2 Understand the legal consequence of using copyrighted materials in the creation and circulation of creative work.

VA.P.3: Demonstrate appropriate skill level in the application of knowledge, techniques, skills, and concepts, through the creation of original visual artworks.

I.VA.P.3.1 Use multiple approaches to begin creative endeavors.

II.VA.P.3.1 Through experimentation, practice, and persistence demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form.

III.VA.P.3.1 Experiment, plan, and make a series of works of art and design that explores a personally meaningful theme, idea, or concept.

VA.P.4: Revise and refine artworks to create finished works of art.

I.VA.P.4.1 Apply relevant criteria from traditional and contemporary contexts to examine, reflect on and plan revisions for works of art and design in progress.

II.VA.P.4.1 Engage in constructive critique with peers, then reflect on, revise, and refine works of art and design in response to personal artistic vision. 

III.VA.P.4.1 Reflect on, revise, and refine works of art or design considering relevant traditional and contemporary criteria as well as personal artistic vision.  

Cultural and Historical Perspectives (CHP)

Standard

Proficient (I)

Advanced (II)

Accomplished (III)

VA.CHP.1: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.  

I.VA.CHP.1.1 Describe how knowledge of cultures, traditions, and history may influence personal responses to art. 

II.VA.CHP.1.1 Analyze works of art in a variety of societal, cultural, and historical contexts and make connections to uses of art in contemporary and local contexts. 

III.VA.CHP.1.1 Evaluate the impact of an artist or a group of artists on the beliefs, values, and behaviors of a society. 

II.VA.CHP.1.2 Describe how an artist or culture uses media (materials) to identify social, cultural, or political beliefs and actions.

II.VA.CHP.1.2 Analyze, explain, and justify why artists or cultures use specific media (materials) to record their social, cultural, and political history.

III.VA.CHP.1.2 Utilize contextual and visual knowledge of historical and contemporary art making to defend why media (materials) are used by an artist or culture.

I.VA.CHP.1.3 Describe basic ideas underlying major art movements and their historical periods and attribute works of art to specific artists, cultures, and movements.

II.VA.CHP.1.3 Analyze issues related to chronological art history and the development of an art movement.

III.VA.CHP.1.3 Research the context of and defend positions related to historical or contemporary movements in art and their social impact.

Aesthetic Response & Critique Methodologies (ARCM)

Standard

Proficient (I)

Advanced (II)

Accomplished (III)

VA.ARCM.1: Perceive, analyze, interpret, and evaluate artistic work.  

I.VA.ARCM.1.1 Develop a personal artistic style in a portfolio or body of personal artwork, including an artist statement. 

II.VA.ARCM.1.1 Develop and improve a personal artistic style in a portfolio or body of personal artwork, including an artist statement. 

III.VA.ARCM.1.1 Refine a personal artistic style in a portfolio or body of personal artwork, including an artist statement. 

I.VA.ARCM.1.2 Critique personal artwork based on a thoughtful inquiry.  

II.VA.ARCM.1.2 Discuss and critique personal and peer created artwork using correct terminology.  

III.VA.ARCM.1.2 Construct persuasive and reasonable arguments, individually, or collaboratively to defend or critique works of art.  

I.VA.ARCM.1.3 Reflect on personal critiques to improve current or future work.  

II.VA.ARCM.1.3 Incorporate peer critique to improve current or future work. 

III.VA.ARCM.1.3 Demonstrate continual refinement of artwork based on formative critique.  

I.VA.ARCM.1.4 Document and preserve personal works of art in a portfolio. 

II.VA.ARCM.1.4 Select and prepare finished artwork for presentation.  

III.VA.ARCM.1.4 Curate and showcase work for a specific purpose.  

I.VA.ARCM.1.5 Discuss and explore necessary preparations for entering careers, college programs, exhibits, competitions, and pathways in the visual arts. 

II.VA.ARCM.1.5 Discuss and explore necessary preparations for entering careers, college programs, exhibits, competitions, and pathways in the visual arts. 

III.VA.ARCM.1.5 Prepare and submit personal work for evaluation in competitions, exhibits, college evaluation, or advanced assessment credit.