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Art Language and Tools

Art Language and Tools (A-L1) »
Students demonstrate understanding of and facility with the elements and principles of artistic design in a variety of contexts.

 

Students who have achieved expectations for this grade are able to

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use art media, tools, and processes to explore and demonstrate understanding of the elements and principles of artistic design

5-8 A-L1.1

Appendix B: Elements of Artistic Design
Appendix C: Principles of Artistic Design
describe in detail, the characteristics of art elements observed in art works and in the natural and constructed environment

5-6 A-L1.3

 
analyze how specific principles of design can be applied to the organization of art elements in artworks

5-6 A-L1.4

demonstrate an integrated understanding of the elements and principles of artistic design in analyzing visual components in artworks and in the natural and constructed environment

7-8 A-L1.4

use appropriate art vocabulary to explain the use of art elements and principles in own compositions

5-8 A-L1.8