Level III
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013
Foundations: observation and perception (1)
Analyze visual characteristics of sources to illustrate concepts, demonstrate flexibility in solving problems, create multiple solutions, and think imaginatively.
Compare and contrast the elements of art, including line, shape, color, texture, form, space, and value, as the fundamentals of art in personal artwork; August 2020 Update Page 5 §117.C. High School.
Compare and contrast the principles of design, including emphasis, repetition/pattern, movement/rhythm, contrast/variety, balance, proportion, and unity, in personal artwork.
Explore the suitability of art media and processes and select those appropriate to express specific ideas such as content, meaning, message, and metaphor relating to visual themes to interpret the expressive qualities of artwork.
Creative expression (2)
Create original artwork using multiple solutions from direct observation, original sources, experiences, and imagination in order to expand personal themes that demonstrate artistic intent.
Solve visual problems and develop multiple solutions for designing ideas, creating practical applications, clarifying presentations, and evaluating consumer choices in order to make successful design decisions.
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.
Create original artwork to communicate thoughts, feelings, ideas, or impressions.
Collaborate to create original works of art.
Select from a variety of art media and tools to express intent in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, fiber art, design, digital art and media, photography, jewelry, and mixed media.
Historical and cultural relevance (3)
Research selected historical periods, artists, general themes, trends, and styles of art.
Distinguish the correlation between specific characteristics and influences of various cultures and contemporary artwork.
Collaborate on community-based art projects.
Examine, research, and develop a plan of action for relevant career, entrepreneurial, and avocational art opportunities within a global economy.
Critical evaluation and response (4)
Interpret, evaluate, and justify artistic decisions in artwork such as that in museums, local galleries, art exhibits, and websites based on evaluation of developmental progress, competency in problem solving, and a variety of visual ideas.
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.
Analyze personal artwork in order to create a written response such as an artist's statement reflecting intent, inspiration, the elements of art and principles of design within the artwork, and measure of uniqueness; Page 6 August 2020 Update.
Use responses to artwork critiques to make decisions about future directions in personal work.
Construct a physical or electronic portfolio by evaluating and analyzing personal original artwork to provide evidence of learning.
Select and analyze original artwork, portfolios, and exhibitions to demonstrate innovation and provide examples of in-depth exploration of qualities such as aesthetics; formal, historical, and cultural contexts; intentions; and meanings.