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Use the structural elements of art and the organizational principles of design in works of art to establish an interpretive and technical foundation for visual coherence.
General Information
Subject Area: Visual Art
Grade: 912
Big Idea: Organizational Structure
Enduring Understanding: Understanding the organizational structure of an art form provides a foundation for appreciation of artistic works and respect for the creative process.
Date Adopted or Revised: 12/10
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
0101300: Two-Dimensional Studio Art 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0101330: Three-Dimensional Studio Art 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0102300: Ceramics/Pottery 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0104340: Drawing 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0104370: Painting 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0104410: Figure Drawing (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0108310: Creative Photography 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0108320: Creative Photography 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0110300: Printmaking 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0111310: Sculpture 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0113300: Architectural Design and Drawing 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019 (course terminated))
0113310: Architectural Design and Drawing 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019 (course terminated))
0113320: Architectural Design and Drawing 3 Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019 (course terminated))
0101440: Fine Craft Studio Art 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
7967025: Access Two-Dimensional Studio Art 1 (Specifically in versions: 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
Related Access Points
Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
VA.912.O.1.In.a: Create artworks that demonstrate skilled use of media to convey personal vision.
VA.912.O.1.Pa.a: Use teacher-selected structural elements of art and principles of design to create artworks.
VA.912.O.1.Su.a: Select and use structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to create artworks.
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