Art

Level I

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013

18 standards
  • Foundations: observation and perception (1)
    • L.ART.1.A

      Consider concepts and ideas from direct observation, original sources, experiences, and imagination for original artwork.

    • L.ART.1.B

      Identify and understand the elements of art, including line, shape, color, texture, form, space, and value, as the fundamentals of art in personal artwork.

    • L.ART.1.C

      Identify and understand the principles of design, including emphasis, repetition/pattern, movement/rhythm, contrast/variety, balance, proportion, and unity, in personal artwork.

    • L.ART.1.D

      Make judgments about the expressive properties such as content, meaning, message, and metaphor of artwork using art vocabulary accurately.

  • Creative expression (2)
    • L.ART.2.A

      Use visual solutions to create original artwork by problem solving through direct observation, original sources, experiences, narrations, and imagination.

    • L.ART.2.B

      Communicate a variety of applications for design solutions.

    • L.ART.2.C

      Use an understanding of copyright and public domain to appropriate imagery constituting the main focal point of original artwork when working from images rather than direct observation or imagination.

    • L.ART.2.D

      Create original artwork to communicate thoughts, feelings, ideas, or impressions.

    • L.ART.2.E

      Collaborate to create original works of art.

    • L.ART.2.F

      Demonstrate effective use of art media and tools in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, fiber art, design, and digital art and media.

  • Historical and cultural relevance (3)
    • L.ART.3.A

      Compare and contrast historical and contemporary styles while identifying general themes and trends.

    • L.ART.3.B

      Describe general characteristics in artwork from a variety of cultures, which might also include personal identity and heritage.

    • L.ART.3.C

      Collaborate on community-based art projects.

    • L.ART.3.D

      Compare and contrast career and avocational opportunities in art.

  • Critical evaluation and response (4)
    • L.ART.4.A

      Interpret, evaluate, and justify artistic decisions in artwork by self, peers, and other artists such as that in museums, local galleries, art exhibits, and websites.

    • L.ART.4.B

      Evaluate and analyze artwork using a verbal or written method of critique such as describing the artwork, analyzing the way it is organized, interpreting the artist's intention, and evaluating the success of the artwork.

    • L.ART.4.C

      Construct a physical or electronic portfolio by evaluating and analyzing personal original artwork to provide evidence of learning.

    • L.ART.4.D

      Select and analyze original artwork, portfolios, and exhibitions to form precise conclusions about formal qualities, historical and cultural contexts, intentions, and meanings.