High School Fine Arts Louisiana Standards

Utilize dance as an expression of individual ideas and feelings

Describe the social theme conveyed in a dance and how personal experience influences interpretation of dance

Distinguish unique characteristics of dance as it reflects concepts of beauty and quality of life in various cultures

Critique works of dance using advanced dance vocabulary

Question/weigh evidence and information, examine intuitive reactions, and articulate personal attitudes toward dance

Explain the art of dance in relation to cultural values and prevailing social, political, and economic conditions

CRITICAL ANALYSIS

Analyze and express the impact of dance on intellect and emotions

Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing skills for critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts and technique.

Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

Understand the elements of dance and apply advanced dance vocabulary

Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

Students develop historical and cultural perceptive by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

Explain how elements of dance communicate the choreographic intent in various works

Incorporate improvisation, choreography, and choreographic forms into dance compositions

Present and evaluate dance compositions designed to display skills and techniques

Incorporate kinesthetic awareness, use of space, and self-evaluation to refine performance skills

AESTHETIC PERCEPTION

Compare and contrast current dance innovators and trends with past innovators and their contributions to dance

Manipulate technical dimensions of dance individually and collaboratively

Apply understanding of choreographic principles and choreographic forms to analyze and explain dance

Analyze universal themes as exhibited in dance from various cultures

Compare and contrast multiple possibilities and options available for artistic expression through dance

Discuss the significance of collaboration and other group dynamics in creating, performing, and observing dance

Present a multi-disciplinary dance project

Use the elements of dance to develop technical skills and expand or refine movement vocabulary

Investigate and assess roles, careers, and career opportunities in dance production

Explain the manipulation of movement content and how it influences expression in a dance

HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE

CREATIVE EXPRESSION

Compare, contrast, and categorize styles of dance representative of various cultures and time periods

Understand the elements of dance and apply advanced dance vocabulary

Distinguish unique characteristics of dance as it reflects concepts of beauty and quality of life in various cultures

Analyze and express the impact of dance on intellect, and emotions

Compare and contrast multiple possibilities and options available for artistic expression through dance

Discuss the significance of collaboration and other group dynamics in creating, performing and observing dance

Question/weigh evidence and information, examine intuitive reactions, and articulate personal attitudes toward dance

Explain the manipulation of movement content and how it influences expression in a dance

Explain how elements of dance communicate the choreographic intent in various works

Apply understanding of choreographic principles and choreographic forms to analyze and explain dance

Describe the social theme conveyed in a dance and how personal experience influences interpretation of dance

Critique works of dance using advanced dance vocabulary

Incorporate kinesthetic awareness, use of space, and self-evaluation to refine performance skills

Use the elements of dance to develop technical skills and expand or refine movement vocabulary

Utilize dance as an expression of individual ideas and feelings

Incorporate improvisation, choreography, and choreographic forms into dance compositions

Present and evaluate dance compositions designed to display skills and techniques

Present a multi-disciplinary dance project

Manipulate technical dimensions of dance individually and collaboratively

Explain the art of dance in relation to cultural values and prevailing social, political, and economic conditions

Compare, contrast, and categorize styles of dance representative of various cultures and time periods

Compare and contrast current dance innovators and trends with past innovators and their contributions to dance

Investigate and assess roles, careers, and career opportunities in dance production

Analyze universal themes as exhibited in dance from various cultures

Understand and apply advanced music vocabulary to describe aesthetic qualities of musical compositions

Distinguish unique characteristics of music as it reflects concepts of beauty and qualify of life in various cultures

Analyze and express the impact of music on intellect and emotions

Compare and contrast traditional and technological options available for artistic expression in music

Question/weigh evidence and information, examine intuitive reactions, and articulate personal attitudes toward musical works

Evaluate and discuss appropriateness of behavior for different types of musical environments

Distinguish and analyze elements of music and expressive devices as used in musical works representing diverse genres/styles

Identify and explain compositional devices and techniques used to provide unity and variety and tension and release in a musical work

Analyze the appropriateness of music choices as they relate to purpose

Explain commonalties and differences among music, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts

Use appropriate criteria and advanced music vocabulary to critique the quality of music and performances

Create and improvise advanced musical forms using voice, musical instruments, or other sound sources, both individually and in ensembles

Apply with technical accuracy notational symbols and vocabulary that convey precise musical meanings

Improvise, or compose and perform advanced compositions

Interpret and apply elements of music using preferred medium of performance

Perform in musical ensembles using a preferred performance medium

Compare and contrast musical styles representative of various historical periods and cultures

Analyze the function of music as it fulfills societal needs within historical and cultural contexts

Compare and contrast types and uses of musical instruments in various cultures

Investigate and assess roles, careers, and career opportunities for musicians

Identify prominent musicians of various cultures and compare their lives, careers, works, and influence

Analyze the university of musical themes across cultures and time periods

Theatre Arts

Critical Analysis

Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

Creative Expression

Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

Creative Expression

Music

Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

Critical Analysis

Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing skills for critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts.

Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

Creative Expression

Historical and Cultural Perspective

Critical Analysis

Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing skills for critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts.

Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing skills for critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts.

Aesthetic Perception

Creative Expression

Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

Historical and Cultural Perspective

Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

Aesthetic Perception

Dance

Historical and Cultural Perspective

Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing the skills for critical analysis through study of and exposure to the arts.

Critical Analysis

Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

Aesthetic Perception

Historical and Cultural Perspective

Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

Aesthetic Perception

Visual Arts

Use advanced theatre arts vocabulary and apply cultural/historical information in discussing scripted scenes, sets, and period costumes

Distinguish unique characteristics of theatre as it reflects concepts of beauty and quality of life in various cultures

Explain the significance of collaboration and evaluate group dynamics in creating, performing, and observing theatre

Compare and contrast multiple possibilities and options available for artistic expression in theatre arts

Analyze and explain the impact of theatrical works and dramatic performances on intellect and emotions

Examine intuitive reactions and articulate personal attitudes toward theatre and other dramatic works

Analyze how elements of theatre and principles of communication are used to achieve specific effects in theatre and other media productions

Analyze emotional and social dimensions of characterization and explain character transformations and relationships

Construct social meaning from dramatic works with reference to theme, purpose, point of view, and current issues

Use appropriate criteria and advanced theatre arts vocabulary to critique scripts, performances, and productions

Explain relationships among theatre arts, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts

Develop intrapersonal skills as an individual and as a performer

Assume and sustain various roles in group interactions

Develop characterization in group performances through interpretation of psychological motivation

Write scripts for classroom, stage, and media performances, using various forms of technology

Perform using specific methods, styles, and acting techniques from various cultures and time periods

Manipulate technical dimensions of the dramatic form, such as set design/construction, costuming, make-up, properties, lights, sound, and multimedia

Compare and contrast types, forms, methods, patterns, and trends in theatre, film, television, and electronic media

Analyze the form, content, and style of theatrical works from cultural and historical perspectives

Demonstrate knowledge of dramatic literature, describing characters and situations in historical and cultural contexts

Analyze the universality of dramatic themes across cultures and historical periods and how theatre can reveal universal concepts

Investigate and assess roles, careers, and career opportunities in theatre arts

Identify representative theatre artists of various cultures and compare their lives, works, and influence

Use advanced art/design vocabulary for responding to the aesthetic qualities of various works

Distinguish unique characteristics of art as it reflects concepts of beauty and quality of life in various cultures

Use analogies, metaphors, and other descriptors to describe interrelationships in works of art and nature

Compare and contrast multiple possibilities and options available for artistic expression

Question/weigh evidence and information, examine intuitive reactions, and articulate personal attitudes toward visual works

Integrate knowledge of the visual arts in the total environment to understand the arts within a community

Apply knowledge of design elements and principles to analyze, compare, or contrast the composition of various works of art

Compare and contrast symbolism as used in works of visual art from different cultures and time periods

Critique the design of structures or areas in the created (built) environment based on aesthetic criteria

Critique works of art using advanced art vocabulary

Develop and justify personal interpretations of works of art based on information from inside and outside the work

Produce works of art that successfully convey a central theme based on imagery, ideas, feelings, and memories

Apply a variety of media techniques, technologies, and processes for visual expression and communication

Use the elements and principles of design for individual expression while exploring compositional problems

Produce a visual representation of ideas derived from the study of various cultures and art forms

Produce imaginative works of art generated from individual and group ideas

Produce works of art that describe and connect art with other disciplines

Maintain a sketchbook or journal and develop a portfolio

Analyze specific styles and periods of art in relation to prevailing cultural, social, political, and economic conditions

Analyze how works of art cross geographical, political, and historical boundaries

Compare and contrast ways art has been used to communicate ideas, themes, and messages throughout history

Analyze materials, technologies, media, and processes of the visual arts throughout history

Investigate and assess roles, careers, and career opportunities in the visual arts

Identify representative visual artists of various cultures and compare their lives, careers, works, and influence