Art

Level II

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013

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

      Use visual comparisons to illustrate concepts and ideas from direct observation, original sources, experiences, narration, and imagination for original artworks; August 2020 Update Page 3 §117.C. High School.

    • L.ART.1.B

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

    • L.ART.1.C

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

    • L.ART.1.D

      Explore suitability of art media and processes to express specific ideas such as content, meaning, message, appropriation, and metaphor relating to visual themes of artworks using art vocabulary accurately.

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

      Create original artwork using multiple solutions from direct observation, original sources, experiences, and imagination in order to expand personal themes that demonstrate artistic intent.

    • L.ART.2.B

      Apply design skills in creating practical applications, clarifying presentations, and examining consumer choices in order to make successful design decisions.

    • 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

      Select from a variety of art media and tools to communicate specific ideas in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, fiber art, jewelry, mixed media, photography, and digital art and media.

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

      Examine selected historical periods or styles of art to identify general themes and trends.

    • L.ART.3.B

      Analyze specific characteristics in artwork from a variety of cultures.

    • L.ART.3.C

      Collaborate on community-based art projects.

    • L.ART.3.D

      Examine and research career, entrepreneurial, 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 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

      Use responses to artwork critiques to make decisions about future directions in personal work.

    • L.ART.4.D

      Construct a physical or electronic portfolio by evaluating and analyzing personal original artworks to provide evidence of learning; and Page 4 August 2020 Update.

    • L.ART.4.E

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