Louisana+Standards

Louisiana (Content Standards Task Force) developed an interesting foundation skills outline to apply to all students in all disciplines............we may want to think about this as well. 1. Communication 2. Problem Solving 3. Resource Access and Utilization................we could call this research 4. Linking and generating knowledge (cognitive process is a better term for this) 5. Citizenship......being accountable for ones own choices..............could use an adjustment.


 * Standard: Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and //__respect for their commonalities an differences. I do not like the way this is stated.__//**

__Benchmarks are divided into grade levels K-4, 5-8 an 9-12.__

__Benchmark 1__ K-4, 5-8 refers to elements and principles of art and design and basic vocabulary (I would add media and art terms) 9-12 adds responding to aesthetic qualities of various works. __Benchmark 2__ refers to K-4, 5-8 recognize and responds to concepts of beauty and taste in the ideas and creations of others..................//(I think vague)// 9-12 Distinguishes characteristics of art as it reflects different cultures __Benchmark 3__ refers to K-4, 5-8 beauty and aesthetic quality in nature, organic forms, 9-12 Use analogies metaphors and descriptors to describe interrelationships in nature __Benchmark 4__ refers to K-4, 5-8 ,9 //(I think important)// Recognized that there are many possibilities and choices in processes for designing and producing visual arts. 9-12 is the same but comparing and contrasting different processes etc.... __Benchmark 5__ Inquiry: K-4, 5-8 What is Art? 9-12 Personal views on What is Art? __Benchmark #6__ How and were are the visual arts used in daily life //(I LIKE THIS)//


 * Standard: Students develop historical and cultural perspective by understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present and a future.**

__Benchmark 1__ K-4, 5-8 Identify subject, basic style, and culture represented by various works of art. 9-12 Analyze __Benchmark 2__ K-4, 5-8 Recognize universal symbols and how art communicates. __Benchmark 3__ K-4, 5-8 Identify art images and themes from the past to present and discuss historical differences. __Benchmark 4__ K-4, 5-8 Identify media used in works of art throughout history __Benchmark 5__ K-4, 5-8 Recognize professions in visual arts through out cultures and time periods Benchmark 6 K-4, 5-8 Recognize great artists in history. 9-12 Recognize and identify major works of great arrtists in history.


 * Standard: Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing skills for critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts.**

__Benchmark 1__ K-4, 5-8 Observe principles and elements of art present inn work of art. 9-12 Apply knowledge of principles and elements of art to analyze, compare and contras works of art. __Benchmark 2__ K-4, 5-8 Identify specific meaning to elements and principles of at and design present in work of art. 9-12 Compare and contrast symbolism as used in works of art. //(for 9-12 iconography might be a better term)// __Benchmark 3__ K-4, 5-8 Express and explain aesthetic judgments about artworks using basic art vocabulary. 9-12 Critique __Benchmark 4__ K-4, 5-8 Express and explain opinions about artworks using basic art vocabulary. 9-12 Critique using advanced art vocabulary. __Benchmark 5__ K-4, 5-8 Express interpretations about works of art and give supporting reasons. 9-12 Develop ad justify personal interpretations.