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Section 4: Subject Matter Requirements
Art (229/230)

Content Domains for Subject Matter Understanding and Skill in Art

Domain 1—Creating

Candidates have both broad and in-depth conceptual knowledge of visual arts and are able to accurately define and use the vocabulary of the visual arts. They understand that creativity and innovative thinking are essential life skills that are developed over time. They understand that artists and designers shape artistic investigations and experiment with art-making approaches. They understand that artists and designers pursue excellence through practice and constructive critique to reflect on, revise, and refine work over time. They understand the safe and effective use of materials, tools, and techniques used in making works of art. They have refined perceptual and analytical skills that allow a sophisticated response to the formal and expressive qualities of works of visual art and design.

1.1 Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and Work

(California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve: Visual Arts [2018]: CREATING—Anchor Standard 1)

1.2 Develop Artistic Investigations

(California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve: Visual Arts [2018]: CREATING—Anchor Standard 2)

1.3 Reflect on and Refine Works of Art

(California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve: Visual Arts [2018]: CREATING—Anchor Standard 3)

Domain 2—Presenting

Candidates have both broad and in-depth conceptual knowledge of the translation of thoughts, perceptions, and ideas into visual form. They understand ways of presenting artwork, including presentation methods and technologies, presentation spaces, and the historical and cultural contexts associated with presentation.

2.1 Select, Analyze, and Interpret Works of Art for Presentation

(California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve: Visual Arts [2018]: PRESENTING—Anchor Standard 4)

2.2 Develop and Refine Techniques for Presentation and Exhibit

(California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve: Visual Arts [2018]: PRESENTING—Anchor Standard 5)

2.3 Communicate Meaning Through the Presentation of Works of Art

(California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve: Visual Arts [2018]: PRESENTING—Anchor Standard 6)

Domain 3—Responding

Candidates have both broad and in-depth conceptual knowledge of art criticism and aesthetic theories. They are able to respond to, analyze, interpret, and critique processes and works of visual art representing a wide variety of forms, media, purposes, and functions. Candidates are able to make sound critical judgments about the quality and effectiveness of a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art and design (e.g., textiles, applied design, video and photography, sculptures, architecture, performance art, multimedia productions).

3.1 Perceive and Analyze Works of Art

(California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve: Visual Arts [2018]: RESPONDING—Anchor Standard 7)

3.2 Interpret Intent and Meaning in Works of Art

(California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve: Visual Arts [2018]: RESPONDING—Anchor Standard 8)

3.3 Apply Criteria to Evaluate Works of Art

(California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve: Visual Arts [2018]: RESPONDING—Anchor Standard 9)

Domain 4—Connecting

Candidates have both broad and in-depth conceptual knowledge of the personal, societal, cultural, historical, and professional contexts of visual arts. They demonstrate wide knowledge of the history and diversity of art and of the roles, forms, and global context of the visual arts in societies past and present.

4.1 Synthesize and Relate Knowledge and Personal Experiences to Make Art

(California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve: Visual Arts [2018]: CONNECTING—Anchor Standards 10)

4.2 Relate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, Historical, and Professional Context to Deepen Understanding

(California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve: Visual Arts [2018]: CONNECTING—Anchor Standards 11)


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