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creative expression in art

Creative Expression in Art (A-C2) »
Students develop original artworks, creatively integrating ideas and art elements, principles, and media.

 

Students who have achieved expectations for this grade are able to

Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
explore the expression of ideas, using a variety of art media and techniques

5-8 A-C2.1

use design strategies to visualize artmaking solutions and plan related processes (e.g., drawing storyboards, planning diagrams, creating preparatory images or objects, manipulating digital images)

5-8 A-C2.2

select and use art, elements, principles, and media creatively to solve a range of artmaking problems (e.g., to represent the texture of dragon skin, explore and choose effective media and techniques)

5-8 A-C2.3

demonstrate a valuing of risk taking as a component of the creative process (e.g., take risks, respect the risk taking of others)

5-8 A-C2.4

recognize serendipitous discoveries and incorporate them into own creative work, as appropriate

5-8 A-C2.5

collaborate with others to develop and extend artmaking ideas

5-8 A-C2.6