Students recognize and use the visual arts as a form of communication. Researching and synthesizing visual images, themes, and ideas to create works of art which reflect personal experiences and intended meanings. Students know and apply the elements of art, principles of design, and sensory and expressive features of visual arts. Comparing and contrasting elements of art, principles of design, sensory and expressive features and functions of art.
Students know and apply visual arts materials, techniques and processes.
Demonstrate skill with a variety of materials, techniques, tools and processes resulting in the creation of works of art. Students relate the visual arts to history and culture. Create works of art based on comparison and evaluation of various historical and cultural contexts. Obtaining and processing information by selecting, categorizing, and analyzing from these sources. Making predictions, analyzing, drawing conclusions, and expressing facts and opinions.