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Pre K-12 Standards

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PreK–12 STANDARD 3: Observation, Abstraction, Invention, and Expression

 Project
Students will demonstrate their powers of observation, abstraction, invention, and expression in a variety of media, materials, and techniques.
Grades K - 4
3.1 Create 2D and 3D artwork from direct observation For example, students draw a still life of flowers or fruit, action studies of their classmates in sports poses, or sketches of the class pet having a snack or a nap.
3.2 Create 2D and 3D expressive artwork that explores abstraction For example, a student simplifies an image by making decisions about essential colors, lines, or textures.
3.3 Create 2D and 3D artwork from memory or imagination to tell a story or embody an idea or fantasy For example, students draw members of a family from memory; illustrate a character in a folktale or play; build a clay model of an ideal place to play; or make images that convey ideas such as friendship.
Grades 5 - 8
3.4 Create 2D and 3D representational artwork from direct observation in order to develop skills of perception, discrimination, physical coordination, and memory of detail
3.5 Create symbolic artwork by substituting symbols for objects, relationships, or ideas
3.6 Create artwork that employs the use of free form symbolic imagery that demonstrates personal invention, and/or conveys ideas and emotions For example, students create works that convey paired concepts such as conflict and cooperation, happiness and grief, or excitement and repose.
3.7 Create artwork that shows knowledge of the ways in which architects, craftsmen, and designers develop abstract symbols by simplifying elements of the environment
Grades 9 - 12
3.8 Create representational 2D artwork from direct observation and from memory that convincingly portrays 3D space and the objects and people within that space
3.9 Create 2D and 3D artwork that explores the abstraction of ideas and representations For example, students make images that represent abstract concepts such as respect for human rights, empathy, solitude, community, justice, or injustice.
3.10 Create 2D and 3D images that are original, convey a distinct point of view, and communicate ideas
Grades 9 - 12 Extended
3.11 Demonstrate the ability to portray emotions and personality through the rendering of physical characteristics in 2D and 3D work For example, a student creates an expressive, yet recognizable, portrait or self-portrait in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, film, photography, or computer graphics.
3.12 Demonstrate the ability to use representation, abstraction, or symbolism to create 2D and 3D artwork that conveys a personal point of view about issues and ideas For example, students create visual metaphors for topics such as memories of childhood, feelings about growing up, or hopes for graphics.

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