Academic Standards for the Arts and Humanities

9.1. Production, Performance and Exhibition of Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts

9.1.3. Grade 3

9.1.5. Grade 5

9.1.8. Grade 8

9.1.12. Grade 12

Pennsylvania’s public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the and skills needed to…

A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities. · Elements: Ø Dance: energy/force, space, time Ø Music: duration, intensity, pitch, timbre Ø Theatre: scenario, script/text, set design Ø Visual Arts: color, form/shape, line, space, texture, value · Principles: Ø Dance: choreography, form genre, improvisation, style, technique Ø Music: composition, form genre, harmony, rhythm, texture Ø Theatre: balance, collaboration, discipline, emphasis, focus, intention, movement, rhythm, style, voice Ø Visual Arts: balance, contrast, emphasis/focal point, movement/rhythm, proportion/scale, repetition, unity/harmony B. Recognize, know, use and demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts elements and principles to produce, review and revise original works in the arts. · Dance: move, perform, read and notate dance, create and choreograph, improvise · Music: sing, play an instrument, read and notate music, compose and arrange, improvise · Theatre: stage productions, read and write scripts, improvise, interpret a role, design sets, direct · Visual Arts: paint, draw, draft, sculpt, print, design for environment, communication, multi-media C. Recognize and use fundamental vocabulary within each of the arts forms. D. Use knowledge of varied styles within each art form through a performance or exhibition of unique work. E. Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of works in the arts. F. Identify works of others through a performance or exhibition (e.g., exhibition of student paintings based on the study of Picasso). G. Recognize the function of rehearsals and practice sessions. H. Handle materials, equipment and tools safely. · Identify materials used. · Identify issues of cleanliness related to the arts. · Recognize some mechanical/electrical equipment. · Recognize differences in selected physical space/environments. · Recognize the need to select safe props/stage equipment. · Identify methods for storing materials in the arts. I. Identify arts events that take place in schools and in communities. J. Know and use traditional and contemporary technologies for producing, performing and exhibiting works in the arts or the works of others. · Know and use traditional technologies (e.g., charcoal, pigments, clay, needle/thread, quill pens, stencils, tools for wood carving, looms, stage equipment. · Know and use contemporary technologies (e.g., CDs/software, audio/sound equipment, polymers, clays, board-mixers, photographs, recorders). K. Know and use traditional and contemporary technologies for furthering knowledge and understanding in the humanities.

A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities. · Elements: Ø Dance: energy/force, space, time Ø Music: duration, intensity, pitch, timbre Ø Theatre: scenario, script/text, set design Ø Visual Arts: color, form/shape, line, space, texture, value · Principles: Ø Dance: choreography, form genre, improvisation, style, technique Ø Music: composition, form genre, harmony, rhythm, texture Ø Theatre: balance, collaboration, discipline, emphasis, focus, intention, movement, rhythm, style, voice Ø Visual Arts: balance, contrast, emphasis/focal point, movement/rhythm, proportion/scale, repetition, unity/harmony B. Recognize, know, use and demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts elements and principles to produce, review and revise original works in the arts. · Dance: move, perform, read and notate dance, create and choreograph, improvise · Music: sing, play an instrument, read and notate music, compose and arrange, improvise · Theatre: stage productions, read and write scripts, improvise, interpret a role, design sets, direct · Visual Arts: paint, draw, draft, sculpt, print, design for environment, communication, multi-media C. Know and use fundamental vocabulary within each of the arts forms. D. Describe and use knowledge of a specific style within each art form through a performance or exhibition of a unique work. E. Know and demonstrate how arts can communicate experiences, stories or emotions through the production of works in the arts. F. Describe works of others through performance or exhibition in two art forms. G. Identify the function and benefits of rehearsal and practice sessions. H. Use and maintain materials, equipment and tools safely. · Describe some materials used. · Describe issues of cleanliness related to the arts. · Describe types of mechanical/electrical equipment usage. · Know how to work in selected physical space/environments. · Identify the qualities of safe props/state equipment. · Describe methods for storing materials in the arts. I. Describe arts events that take place in schools and in communities. J. Apply traditional and contemporary technologies for producing, performing and exhibiting works in the arts or the works of others. · Experiment with traditional technologies (e.g., ceramic/wooden tools, earthen clays, masks, instruments, folk shoes, etching tools, folk looms). · Experiment with contemporary technologies (e.g., color fills on computers, texture methods on computers, fonts/point systems, animation techniques, video teleconferencing, multimedia techniques, internet access, library computer card catalogues). K. Apply traditional and contemporary technology in furthering knowledge and understanding in the humanities.

A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities. · Elements: Ø Dance: energy/force, space, time Ø Music: duration, intensity, pitch, timbre Ø Theatre: scenario, script/text, set design Ø Visual Arts: color, form/shape, line, space, texture, value · Principles: Ø Dance: choreography, form genre, improvisation, style, technique Ø Music: composition, form genre, harmony, rhythm, texture Ø Theatre: balance, collaboration, discipline, emphasis, focus, intention, movement, rhythm, style, voice Ø Visual Arts: balance, contrast, emphasis/focal point, movement/rhythm, proportion/scale, repetition, unity/harmony B. Recognize, know, use and demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts elements and principles to produce, review and revise original works in the arts. · Dance: move, perform, read and notate dance, create and choreograph, improvise · Music: sing, play an instrument, read and notate music, compose and arrange, improvise · Theatre: stage productions, read and write scripts, improvise, interpret a role, design sets, direct · Visual Arts: paint, draw, draft, sculpt, print, design for environment, communication, multi-media C. Identify and use comprehensive vocabulary within each of the arts forms. D. Demonstrate in depth knowledge of at least two styles within each art form through performance or exhibition of unique works. E. Communicate a unifying theme or point of view through the production of works in the arts. F. Explain works of others within each art form through performance or exhibition. G. Explain the function and benefits of rehearsal and practice sessions. H. Demonstrate and maintain materials, equipment and tools safely. · Analyze the use of materials. · Explain issues of cleanliness related to the arts. · Explain the use of mechanical/electrical equipment. · Demonstrate how to work in selected physical space/environment. · Demonstrate the selection of safe props/stage equipment. · Demonstrate methods for storing materials in the arts. I. Know where arts events, performances, and exhibitions occur and how to gain admission. J. Incorporate specific uses of traditional and contemporary technologies within the design for producing, performing and exhibiting works in the arts or the works of others. · Explain and demonstrate traditional technologies (e.g., paint, tools, sponges, weaving designs, instruments, natural pigments/glazes). · Explain and demonstrate contemporary technologies (e.g., MIDI keyboards, internet design, computers, interactive technologies, audio/sound equipment, board-mixer, video equipment, computerized lighting design). K. Incorporate specific uses of traditional and contemporary technologies in furthering knowledge and understanding in the humanities.

A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities. · Elements: Ø Dance: energy/force, space, time Ø Music: duration, intensity, pitch, timbre Ø Theatre: scenario, script/text, set design Ø Visual Arts: color, form/shape, line, space, texture, value · Principles: Ø Dance: choreography, form genre, improvisation, style, technique Ø Music: composition, form genre, harmony, rhythm, texture Ø Theatre: balance, collaboration, discipline, emphasis, focus, intention, movement, rhythm, style, voice Ø Visual Arts: balance, contrast, emphasis/focal point, movement/rhythm, proportion/scale, repetition, unity/harmony B. Recognize, know, use and demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts elements and principles to produce, review and revise original works in the arts. · Dance: move, perform, read and notate dance, create and choreograph, improvise · Music: sing, play an instrument, read and notate music, compose and arrange, improvise · Theatre: stage productions, read and write scripts, improvise, interpret a role, design sets, direct · Visual Arts: paint, draw, draft, sculpt, print, design for environment, communication, multi-media C. Integrate and apply advanced vocabulary to the arts forms. D. Demonstrate specific styles in combination through the production or performance of a unique work of art (e.g., a dance composition that combines jazz dance and African dance). E. Delineate a unifying theme through the production of a work of art that reflects skills in media processes and techniques. F. Analyze works of arts influenced by experiences or historical and cultural events through production, performance or exhibition. G. Analyze the effect of rehearsal and practice sessions. H. Incorporate the effective and safe use of materials, equipment and tools into the production of works in the arts. · Evaluate the use and applications of materials. · Evaluate issues of cleanliness related to the arts. · Evaluate the use and applications of mechanical/electrical equipment. · Evaluate differences among selected physical space/environment. · Evaluate the use and applications of safe props/stage equipment. · Evaluate the use and apply safe methods for storing materials in the arts. I. Distinguish among a variety of regional arts events and resources and analyze methods of selection and admission. J. Analyze and evaluate the use of traditional and contemporary technologies for producing, performing and exhibiting works in the arts or the works of others. · Analyze traditional technologies (e.g., acid printing, etching methods, musical instruments, costume materials, eight track recording, super 8 movies). · Analyze contemporary technologies (e.g., virtual reality design, instrument enhancements, photographic tools, broadcast equipment, film cameras, preservation tools, web graphics, computer generated marching band designs). K. Analyze and evaluate the use of traditional and contemporary technologies in furthering knowledge and understanding in the humanities.

Proposed Academic Standards for the Arts and Humanities

9.2. Historical and Cultural Contexts

9.2.3. Grade 3

9.2.5. Grade 5

9.2.8. Grade 8

9.2.12. Grade 12

Pennsylvania’s public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the and skills needed to identify, compare, contrast and analyze works in the arts in their historical and cultural context appropriate for each grade level in concert with districts’ social studies, literature and language standards.

A. Explain the historical, cultural and social context of an individual work in the arts. B. Relate works in the arts chronologically to historical events (e.g., 10,000 B.C. to present). C. Relate works in the arts to varying styles and genre and to the periods in which they were created (e.g., Bronze Age, Ming Dynasty, Renaissance, Classical, Modern, Post-Modern, Contemporary, Futuristic). D. Analyze a work of art from its historical and cultural perspective. E. Analyze how historical events and culture impact forms, techniques and purposes of works in the arts (e.g., Gilbert and Sullivan operettas). F. Know and use appropriate vocabulary used between social studies and the arts and humanities. G. Relate works in the arts to geographic regions: Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America, Europe, North America, South America. H. Identify, describe and analyze the work of Pennsylvania Artists in dance, music, theatre and visual arts. I. Identify, explain and analyze philosophical beliefs as they relate to works in the arts (e.g., classical architecture, rock music, Native American dance, contemporary American musical theatre). J. Identify, explain and analyze historical and cultural differences as they relate to works in the arts (e.g., Shakespeare, works by Michelangelo, ethnic dance and music). K. Identify, explain and analyze traditions as they relate to works in the arts (e.g., story telling – plays, oral histories – poetry, work songs – blue grass). L. Identify, explain and analyze common themes, forms and techniques from works in the arts (e.g., Copland and Graham’s Appalachian Spring and Millet’s The Gleaners).

A. Explain the historical, cultural and social context of an individual work in the arts. B. Relate works in the arts chronologically to historical events (e.g., 10,000 B.C. to present). C. Relate works in the arts to varying styles and genre and to the periods in which they were created (e.g., Bronze Age, Ming Dynasty, Renaissance, Classical, Modern, Post-Modern, Contemporary, Futuristic). D. Analyze a work of art from its historical and cultural perspective. E. Analyze how historical events and culture impact forms, techniques and purposes of works in the arts (e.g., Gilbert and Sullivan operettas). F. Know and use appropriate vocabulary used between social studies and the arts and humanities. G. Relate works in the arts to geographic regions: Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America, Europe, North America, South America. H. Identify, describe and analyze the work of Pennsylvania Artists in dance, music, theatre and visual arts. I. Identify, explain and analyze philosophical beliefs as they relate to works in the arts (e.g., classical architecture, rock music, Native American dance, contemporary American musical theatre). J. Identify, explain and analyze historical and cultural differences as they relate to works in the arts (e.g., Shakespeare, works by Michelangelo, ethnic dance and music). K. Identify, explain and analyze traditions as they relate to works in the arts (e.g., story telling – plays, oral histories – poetry, work songs – blue grass). L. Identify, explain and analyze common themes, forms and techniques from works in the arts (e.g., Copland and Graham’s Appalachian Spring and Millet’s The Gleaners).

A. Explain the historical, cultural and social context of an individual work in the arts. B. Relate works in the arts chronologically to historical events (e.g., 10,000 B.C. to present). C. Relate works in the arts to varying styles and genre and to the periods in which they were created (e.g., Bronze Age, Ming Dynasty, Renaissance, Classical, Modern, Post-Modern, Contemporary, Futuristic). D. Analyze a work of art from its historical and cultural perspective. E. Analyze how historical events and culture impact forms, techniques and purposes of works in the arts (e.g., Gilbert and Sullivan operettas). F. Know and use appropriate vocabulary used between social studies and the arts and humanities. G. Relate works in the arts to geographic regions: Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America, Europe, North America, South America. H. Identify, describe and analyze the work of Pennsylvania Artists in dance, music, theatre and visual arts. I. Identify, explain and analyze philosophical beliefs as they relate to works in the arts (e.g., classical architecture, rock music, Native American dance, contemporary American musical theatre). J. Identify, explain and analyze historical and cultural differences as they relate to works in the arts (e.g., Shakespeare, works by Michelangelo, ethnic dance and music). K. Identify, explain and analyze traditions as they relate to works in the arts (e.g., story telling – plays, oral histories – poetry, work songs – blue grass). L. Identify, explain and analyze common themes, forms and techniques from works in the arts (e.g., Copland and Graham’s Appalachian Spring and Millet’s The Gleaners).

A. Explain the historical, cultural and social context of an individual work in the arts. B. Relate works in the arts chronologically to historical events (e.g., 10,000 B.C. to present). C. Relate works in the arts to varying styles and genre and to the periods in which they were created (e.g., Bronze Age, Ming Dynasty, Renaissance, Classical, Modern, Post-Modern, Contemporary, Futuristic). D. Analyze a work of art from its historical and cultural perspective. E. Analyze how historical events and culture impact forms, techniques and purposes of works in the arts (e.g., Gilbert and Sullivan operettas). F. Know and use appropriate vocabulary used between social studies and the arts and humanities. G. Relate works in the arts to geographic regions: Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America, Europe, North America, South America. H. Identify, describe and analyze the work of Pennsylvania Artists in dance, music, theatre and visual arts. I. Identify, explain and analyze philosophical beliefs as they relate to works in the arts (e.g., classical architecture, rock music, Native American dance, contemporary American musical theatre). J. Identify, explain and analyze historical and cultural differences as they relate to works in the arts (e.g., Shakespeare, works by Michelangelo, ethnic dance and music). K. Identify, explain and analyze traditions as they relate to works in the arts (e.g., story telling – plays, oral histories – poetry, work songs – blue grass). L. Identify, explain and analyze common themes, forms and techniques from works in the arts (e.g., Copland and Graham’s Appalachian Spring and Millet’s The Gleaners).

Proposed Academic Standards for the Arts and Humanities

9.3. Critical Response

9.3.3. Grade 3

9.3.5. Grade 5

9.3.8. Grade 8

9.3.12. Grade 12

Pennsylvania’s public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the and skills needed to…

A. Recognize critical processes used in the examination of works in the arts and humanities. Compare and contrast Analyze Interpret Form and test hypotheses Evaluate/form judgments B. Know what works in the arts can be described by using the arts elements, principles and concepts (e.g., use of color, shape and pattern in Mondrian’s Broadway Boogie-Woogie; use of dynamics, tempo, texture in Ravel’s Bolero). C. Know classification skills with materials and processes used to create works in the arts (e.g., sorting and matching textiles, musical chants, television comedies). D. Explain meanings in the arts and humanities through individual works and the works of others using a fundamental vocabulary of critical response. E. Recognize and identify types of critical analysis in the arts and humanities. Contextual criticism Formal criticism Intuitive criticism F. Know how to recognize and identify similar and different characteristics among works in the arts (e.g., Amish and Hawaiian quilts, Navaho weavings and Kente cloth from West Africa. G. Know and demonstrate what a critic’s position or opinion is related to works in the arts and humanities (e.g., I like patriotic songs; The movie was enjoyed for its exceptional special effects).

A. Identify critical processes in the examination of works in the arts and humanities. Compare and contrast Analyze Interpret Form and test hypotheses Evaluate/form judgments B. Describe works in the arts comparing similar and contrasting characteristics (e.g., staccato in Grieg’s In the Hall of the Mountain King and in tap dance). C. Classify works in the arts by forms in which they are found (e.g., farce, architecture, graphic design). D. Compare similar and contrasting important aspects of works in the arts and humanities based on a set of guidelines using a comprehensive vocabulary of critical response. E. Describe and use types of critical analysis in the arts and humanities. Contextual criticism Formal criticism Intuitive criticism F. Know how to recognize the process of criticism in identifying and analyzing characteristics among works in the arts. G. Describe a critic’s position or opinion about selected works in the arts and humanities (e.g., student’s presentation of a critical position on Walt Disney’s Evolution of Mickey and Minnie Mouse).

A. Know and use the critical process of the examination of works in the arts and humanities. Compare and contrast Analyze Interpret Form and test hypotheses Evaluate/form judgments B. Analyze and interpret specific characteristics of works in the arts within each art form (e.g., pentatonic scales in Korean and Indonesian music). C. Identify and classify styles, forms, types and genre within art forms (e.g., modern dance and the ethnic dance, a ballad and a patriotic song). D. Evaluate works in the arts and humanities using a complex vocabulary of critical response. E. Interpret and use various types of critical analysis in the arts and humanities. Contextual criticism Formal criticism Intuitive criticism F. Apply the process of criticism to identify characteristics among works in the arts. G. Compare and contrast critical positions or opinions about selected works in the arts and humanities (e.g., critic’s review and comparison of Alvin Ailey’s Revelations to Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake).

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