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High School Art

Exploration of visual arts and design processes is about invention, creation, and innovation. Building on the development of ideas through a process of inquiry, discovery, and research leads to the creation of works of art, and, whether using traditional materials or the latest technologies, prepares students to be independent, lifelong learners. Participation in the visual arts provides students with unique experiences and skills that develop important traits for success in the 21st century workforce. Studying art and design involves inquiry, posing and solving problems, perseverance, re-purposing, taking risks, and persuading and inspiring.

Standards and Grade Level Expectations
1. Observe and Learn to Comprehend 1 Visual art has inherent characteristics and expressive features
2 Historical and cultural context are found in visual art
3 Art and design have purpose and function
2.  Envision and Critique to Reflect 1 Reflective strategies are used to understand the creative process
2 A personal philosophy of art is accomplished through use of sophisticated language and studio art processes
3 Interpretation is a means for understanding and evaluating works of art
3.  Invent and Discover to Create 1 Demonstrate competency in traditional and new art media, and apply appropriate and available technology for the expression of ideas
2 Assess and produce art with various materials and methods
3 Make judgments from visual messages
4.  Relate and Connect to Transfer 1 The work of art scholars impacts how art is viewed today
2 Communication through advanced visual methods is a necessary skill in everyday life
3 Art is a lifelong endeavor

Thompson School District Curriculum Placemats

Thompson placemats provide specific information regarding the skills High School students will be able to master by the end of the school year.