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TEKS
for Art, Level II
§117.53. Art, Level II.
(a) General requirements.
Students may fulfill fine arts
and elective requirements for graduation by successfully completing
one or more of the following art courses: Drawing II, Painting
II, Printmaking II, Fibers II, Ceramics II, Sculpture II,
Jewelry II, Photography II, Electronic Media II (one credit
per course). The prerequisite for each Level II art course
is one credit of Art I.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Four basic strands--perception,
creative expression/performance, historical and cultural heritage,
and critical evaluation--provide broad, unifying structures
for organizing the knowledge and skills students are expected
to acquire. Students rely on their perceptions of the environment,
developed through increasing visual awareness and sensitivity
to surroundings, memory, imagination, and life experiences,
as a source for creating artworks. They express their thoughts
and ideas creatively, while challenging their imagination,
fostering reflective thinking, and developing disciplined
effort and problem-solving skills.
(2) By analyzing artistic styles
and historical periods students develop respect for the traditions
and contributions of diverse cultures. Students respond to
and analyze artworks, thus contributing to the development
of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
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Perception.
The student develops and
organizes ideas from the environment.
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The
student is expected to:
(A) interpret visual parallels
between the structures of natural and human-made environments;
and
(B) compare suitability
of art materials and processes to express specific ideas
relating to visual themes, using precise art vocabulary.
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Creative expression/performance.
The student expresses ideas
through original artworks, using a variety of media
with appropriate skill.
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The
student is expected to:
(A) formulate multiple
solutions to expand personal themes that demonstrate
intent;
(B) apply design skills
in creating practical applications, clarifying presentations,
and defining choices made by consumers; and
(C) select from a variety
of art media and tools to communicate specific ideas
in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics,
fiberart, jewelry, photography/filmmaking, and electronic
media-generated art.
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Historical/cultural heritage.
The student demonstrates
an understanding of art history and culture as records
of human achievement.
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The
student is expected to:
(A) study a selected historical
period or style of art;
(B) analyze specific characteristics
of artworks in various cultures; and
(C) select and research
career and avocational choices in art.
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Response/evaluation.
The student makes informed
judgments about personal artworks and the artworks of
others.
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The
student is expected to:
(A) select and critique
artworks in progress, making decisions about future
directions in personal work; and
(B) select and critique
original artworks, portfolios, and exhibitions by peers
or others.
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