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Standard 1

Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.

Benchmark 1

The students will use different media, techniques, and processes to create art.

Indicator 1

The students will demonstrate understanding of the light source in art work.

Indicator 2

The students will continue to demonstrate skillful and appropriate use of art tools and materials.

Indicator 3

The students will use pastels (chalk) to create art work.

Indicator 4

The students will develop skill in drawing from observation.

Indicator 5

The students will continue to develop their skill in the weaving process.

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Standard 2

Using knowledge of structures and functions.

Benchmark 1

The students will use visual structures and functions of art to communicate ideas.

Indicator 1

The students will identify color families (primary, secondary, warm, cool, and complimentary).

Indicator 2

The students will differentiate between 2D (two dimensional) and 3D (three dimensional) artwork.

Indicator 3

The students will recognize positive and negative shapes.

Indicator 4

The students will use color to create a focal point.

Indicator 5

The students will compare differences in various styles of architecture.

Indicator 6

The students will recognize and use symmetry.

Indicator 7

The students will demonstrate use of one point perspective.

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Standard 3

Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas.

Benchmark 1

The students will select and use subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate meaning.

Indicator 1

The students will describe the uses of visual images in television, film, and advertising.

Indicator 2

The students will categorize art works by subject matter and style.

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Standard 4

Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

Benchmark 1

The students will know that specific works of art belong to particular cultures, times, and places.

Indicator 1

The students will recognize specific works of art by notable artists.

Indicator 2

The students will become familiar with examples of art from our region.

Indicator 3

The students will discuss the function of an art gallery and museums.

Indicator 4

The students will know the difference between an original work of art and a reproduction.

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Standard 5

Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

Benchmark 1

The students will understand what makes different art media, techniques, and processes effective or ineffective in communicating various ideas.

Indicator 1

The students will understand that subject matter used to create unique works of art can come from personal experience, observation, imagination, and themes.

Indicator 2

The students will understand the influence of artists of the quality of everyday life.

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Standard 6

Making connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

Benchmark 1

The students will identify connections between the visual arts and other disciplines in the curriculum.

Indicator 1

The students will use problem solving techniques/strategies.

Indicator 2

The students will incorporate science and art.

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