California

Content Standards and Objectives for Visual Arts Grades 9 to 12

1.0 Artistic Perception: Processing, Analyzing, and Responding to Sensory
Information Through the Language and Skills Unique to the Visual Arts

1.4 Analyze and describe how the composition of art works is affected
use of particular principles of design.

To meet the standard, students will have course midpoint critique to
receive comments and rework.

2.0 Creative Expression: Communication and Expression Through Original Works
of Art

2.1 Solve a visual art problem that involves the effective use of the
elements of art and principles of design.

To meet the standard, students will make planning pages with 20
thumbnails of compositions.
Students will complete 1 final composition before starting final project
Students will create a relief print with at least 3 colors and literary
content. The print will be 9 x 6 on white paper. The students will
create an edition of 15 prints.

3.0 Historical and Cultural Context: Understanding the Historical Contributions
and Cultural Dimensions of the Visual Arts

3.1 Identify similarities and differences of the art of selected cultures.

To meet the standard, students will learn a brief history of the printing
press.
To meet the standard, students will analyze and write a
comparison/contrast analysis of two art works with similar styles but
using different printing technique.
Students will create a graphic organizer based on material learned in
class.

4.0 Aesthetic Valuing: Responding to, Analyzing, and Making Judgments About
Works in the Visual Arts

4. 5 Identify what was done when a personal work of art is reworked
and explain those changes.

To meet the standard, students will explain the changes and
improvements they have made to their work during final critique.

5.0 Connections, Relationship, and Applications: Connecting and Applying What

is Learned in the Visual Arts to Other Art Forms and Subject Areas and to Careers

5.4 Identify professions in or related to the visual arts and some of the
specific skills needed for those areas.

To meet the standard, students will learn about new and emerging
technologies and their corresponding professions in the visual arts field.
(This particular area is optional; it will be covered if time permits.)