All students will use the arts for exploration, communication, and self-expression. 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. Students know and apply visual arts materials, techniques, and processes. Students relate the visual arts to history and culture.
Students analyze and evaluate the characteristics, merits, and meaning of works of art.
Tier 2 Music All students will explore the different forms of music in order to understand, appreciate, and perform. Students sing or perform a varied repertoire of music. Students read and notate music. Students create music. Students listen to, analyze, evaluate, and describe music.