As students work at increasing their understanding of the promises and challenges presented by the visual arts, they are preparing to make their own contributions to the nation's storehouse of culture. As all students attain these standards, the citizenry will become better educated. Helping every Colorado student to meet these standards is among the best possible investment in the future of our children, our country, and our civilization. Students recognize and use the visual arts as a form of communication. Students analyze and evaluate the characteristics, merits, and meaning of works of art.
Students recognize and use the visual arts as a form of communication.
Students know and apply elements of art, principles of design, and sensory and expressive features of visual arts. The discipline of art requires the use of design, problem solving, and invention. Elements of art, principles of design, and sensory and expressive features are the building blocks that cohesively organize a work of art. All students should know and be able to apply a variety of methods and strategies to solve visual arts problems. Students increase their knowledge as they evaluate works of art and judge the effective use of these components.