Academic Content Standards
8th grade visual art
Grade-Level Indicators
Grade 8
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Understanding
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IIA
1
Artists use the elements and
principles of design to
communicate their ideas.
IIB
IID1
Indicator
Assessment
Create two and three-dimensional
original artwork that demonstrates
individual style as a means of
visual expression and
communication
Skillfully use different media,
techniques and processes to
communicate feelings, themes, or
Design a folder with the eight
ideas in two- and threeelements and 8 principles of
dimensional works of art
design
Understand the characteristics of
various media and select those
that are appropriate for their artistic
purpose and intent. Demonstrate
increasing skill in the use of
different media for two- and threedimensional work.
IVB5
IC1
ID5
2
Communicating visually
helps express ideas in
a real and lasting way
IIC4
IVA1
Understand how to discuss their
beliefs and questions about works
of art with others. Generate more
complex questions about
meanings in works of art as a
response to valuing artistic ideas.
Understand how and why historical
and contemporary works of art
impact the future of visual art.
Examine and describe the role of
visual art forms used to make a
social comment using specific,
visual examples.
Create an original work of art to
express a social, cultural, or
political event Consider and
discuss how contemporary
artworks may contribute to and
influence the future of art.
Use available technology to refine
an idea and create an imaginative
work of art Explore the use of
available technology to create
works of art
. Demonstrate good reasoning
skills when engaging in
discussions about the value of art.
. Recognize how reflection can
change beliefs about the nature
and value of selected artworks.
Use pictures to tell a story
Create an original design for a
CD cover
VA1
VD3
IIA1
2
Art techniques can make
images more
understandable.
IID2
VB
VC2
Understand the effects of visual art
on other arts disciplines.
Research and compare how visual
art is used in a musical, theatre or
dance production from the past or
present.
Discuss how visual art has been
used in various cultural events and
celebrations. Identify how aspects
of culture influence ritual and
social artwork
Create two and three-dimensional
original artwork that demonstrates
individual style as a means of
visual expression and
communication
Understand the characteristics of
various media and select those
that are appropriate for their artistic
purpose and intent. Demonstrate
Use rules of perspective to make
increased technical skill by using
children’s blocks that
more complex processes to
communicate a personal
effectively design and create twoidea.
and three-dimensional artworks.
Identify similar characteristics
between visual art and other art
disciplines
Connect visual art to various
subject areas through
interdisciplinary projects. Use
artwork to illustrate concepts in
other subject areas
IIC4
IID3
3
Art is all around us and
has an influence on our
lives
IIIA3
VD5
4
Use available technology to refine an
idea and create an imaginative work
of art Explore the use of available
Assume the role of an employed
technology to create works of art
artist in a choice of careers.
Demonstrate skills needed in various
art-related professions.
Do the job that has been
. Establish and apply strategies of art
assigned for your chosen
criticism to examine and interpret
field.
selected works of art Identify
professions that use art criticism
Display and discuss the
Discuss how visual art has been
effectiveness of each job
used in various cultural events and
with the class using critical
celebrations. Explain ways to
thinking and art vocabulary
communicate the importance of
artwork to the community.
IA6
Compare and contrast the
characteristics of art forms created
by artists in various cultures and
historical periods. Explain how
social, cultural, and political factors
can affect what artists and/or
designers create.
IB2
Create a work of art which
incorporates the style or design
characteristics of artwork from a
culture other than their own. Explain
the historical, cultural or social
impact of different artistic styles.
Understanding art helps
explain the past
ID5
Create an original work of art to
express a social, cultural, or
political event. Consider and
discuss how contemporary
artworks may contribute to and
influence the future of art.
IIA1
Create two and three-dimensional
original artwork that
demonstrates individual style as
a means of visual expression
and communication. Use
different forms of perspective to
show the illusion of depth.
IIE6
Identify and provide reasons to
support their artistic decisions
in the creation of art work.
Improve their craftsmanship
and revise artwork to enhance
personal satisfaction
IIIA1
Establish and apply strategies of art
criticism to examine and
interpret selected works of art. Create works that show an
Establish and apply strategies understanding of their styles
of art criticism to examine and (Op art and Pointillism)
interpret selected works of art.
IIIB
Generate criteria for making
judgments about works of art.
Look at the art of M.C. Escher,
Bridgett Riley, and Georges
Seurat
IVA4
Demonstrate good reasoning skills
when engaging in discussions
about the value of art. . Recognize
how reflection can change beliefs
about the nature and value of
selected artworks.
VC2
Connect visual art to various
subject areas through
interdisciplinary projects. Use
artwork to illustrate concepts in
other subject areas
IA6
Explain how social, cultural, and
political factors can affect what
artists and/or designers create.
IIA5
Use style in combination with
content as a means of
expression.
IVB3 Understand how to discuss their
beliefs and questions about
works of art with others. Define
a point of view and examine
how if affects the interpretation
of art from cultures other than
their own.
IIA1
IID2
5
Art helps express
individuality and personal
ideas
IIE7
VC4
IC1
Create two and three-dimensional
original artwork that demonstrates
individual style as a means of
visual expression and
communication. Use different
forms of perspective to show the
illusion of depth.
Understand the characteristics of
various media and select those
that are appropriate for their artistic
Enlarge a picture using the grid
purpose and intent. Demonstrate
method
increased technical skill by using
more complex processes to
effectively design and create twoand three-dimensional artworks.
Identify and provide reasons to
support their artistic decisions in
the creation of art work. Explain
and defend their artistic decisions
using appropriate visual art
vocabulary.
Create a mobile that has a
theme, balances and moves.
Connect visual art to various
subject areas through
interdisciplinary projects.
Understand how and why historical
and contemporary works of art
impact the future of visual art.
Examine and describe the role of
visual art forms used to make a
social comment using specific,
visual examples.
IIA2
IIB
IID2
IIIA1
IIIB
VC2
6
Artists contribute to our
cultural heritage through
different points of view
IIA1
Demonstrate skill in creating a
three-dimensional piece of artwork.
Skillfully use different media,
techniques and processes to
communicate feelings, themes, or
ideas in two- and threedimensional works of art.
Understand the characteristics of
various media and select those
that are appropriate for their artistic
purpose and intent. Demonstrate
increased technical skill by using
more complex processes to
effectively design and create twoand three-dimensional artworks.
Observe a selected work of art
and describe how the artist's
choice of media relates to the
ideas and images in the work.
Generate criteria for making
judgments about works of art.
Use artwork to illustrate concepts
in other subject areas
Create two and three-dimensional
original artwork that demonstrates
Look carefully at a group of
individual style as a means of
objects and draw a still life
visual expression and
from your personal point of
communication. Use different
view
forms of perspective to show the
illusion of depth.
IID2
Understand the characteristics of
various media and select those
that are appropriate for their artistic
purpose and intent. Demonstrate
increased technical skill by using
more complex processes to
effectively design and create twoand three-dimensional artworks.
IIE6
Identify and provide reasons to
support their artistic decisions
in the creation of art work.
Improve their craftsmanship
and revise artwork to enhance
personal satisfaction
IIA1
7
Understanding media in art
helps make art more
enjoyable and interesting
IID1
Create two and three-dimensional
original artwork that demonstrates
individual style as a means of
visual expression and
communication. Use different
Create two paintings in
forms of perspective to show the
watercolor; one abstract
illusion of depth.
(Pollock) and one realistic
(Homer) then weave the
Understand the characteristics of
paintings together to form an
various media and select those
interesting new creation
that are appropriate for their artistic
purpose and intent. Demonstrate
increasing skill in the use of
different media for two- and threedimensional work.
IIE7
VD3
IA6
8
Art can be found in
unexpected places and is
worth trying to understand
IIC4
IIIA1
Identify and provide reasons to
support their artistic decisions in
the creation of art work. Explain
and defend their artistic decisions
using appropriate visual art
vocabulary.
Discuss how visual art has been
used in various cultural events and
celebrations. Identify how aspects
of culture influence ritual and
social artwork
Compare and contrast the
characteristics of art forms created
by artists in various cultures and
historical periods. Explain how
social, cultural, and political factors
can affect what artists and/or
designers create.
Use available technology to refine
an idea and create an imaginative
work of art Explore the use of
available technology to create
works of art
Establish and apply strategies of
art criticism to examine and
interpret selected works of art.
Establish and apply strategies of
art criticism to examine and
interpret selected works of art.
Research an artist of your
choice and write a report on
his life and art.
Create a work of art similar in
style to your chosen artist
Present both to the class
IVC2
IB2
ID3
ID4
IIA2
IIB
IIC4
Understand the value of diverse
points of view about selected
works of art. Explore the artistic
value of specific works of art in
which a wide range of viewpoints
is considered
Create a work of art which
incorporates the style or design
characteristics of artwork from a
culture other than their own.
Explain the historical, cultural or
social impact of different artistic
styles.
Associate major works of art
throughout time with the
appropriate historical period or
artistic movement.
Identify the contributions of artists
and their works within the context
of history.
Demonstrate skill in creating a
three-dimensional piece of artwork.
Skillfully use different media,
techniques and processes to
communicate feelings, themes, or
ideas in two- and threedimensional works of art.
Use available technology to refine
an idea and create an imaginative
work of art Explore the use of
available technology to create
works of art
IIE6
IIE7
VA1
9
Pride in art increases ones
enjoyment of the visual
world
IIIA3
Supporting the arts leads to a
more fulfilling life
IIIC2
Identify and provide reasons to
support their artistic decisions in
the creation of art work. Improve
their craftsmanship and revise
artwork to enhance personal
satisfaction
Identify and provide reasons to
support their artistic decisions in
the creation of art work. Explain
and defend their artistic decisions
using appropriate visual art
vocabulary.
Understand the effects of visual art
on other arts disciplines.
Research and compare how visual
art is used in a musical, theatre or
dance production from the past or
present.
Establish and apply strategies of
art criticism to examine and
interpret selected works of art
Identify professions that use art
criticism
Establish and apply strategies of
art criticism to examine and
interpret selected works of art
Identify professions that use art
criticism Analyze the qualities in
artworks by peers to better
understand the qualities in their
own artwork.
Prepare for the art show by
choosing, framing, and
hanging art for the
community to appreciate