Including Knowledge and Skills, and VPPC01.01 Research the scope of careers and opportunities in the visual arts. VPPC01.01.01.00 Research career options in the visual arts. VPPC01.01.01.01 Identify specific jobs within art careers related to drawing, painting, and printmaking; photography; sculpting; textiles; curating and sales; and critiquing. VPPC01.01.01.02 Identify knowledge and skills requirements, education opportunities, and lifestyles associated with related career fields. VPPC01.01.02.00 Analyze the business knowledge and skills necessary to create, maintain, and promote a career as a visual artist. VPPC01.01.02.01 Research the skills involved in owning an art-related business. VPPC01.01.02.02 Research written contracts involving issues relevant to the field, including scope of work, commission percentages, exhibition arrangements, and renting space. VPPC01.01.02.03 Communicate to potential customers in an articulate fashion the purpose of artwork, intentions, and the way the process and materials help to achieve them. VPPC01.01.02.04 Research the market for the type of work desired by the public. VPPC01.01.02.05 Formulate how to set prices on work, including that of peers. VPPC01.02 Research the history and evolution of visual arts and their role within society. VPPC01.02.01.00 Compare the changing purposes served by visual arts throughout history. VPPC01.02.01.01 Identify the purposes of visual arts historically, by examining works from various time periods. VPPC01.02.01.02 Compare examples of artwork from various periods that serve communal, social, religious, or political functions. VPPC01.02.01.03 Compare examples of artwork that document events and communicate information or ideas with those that arouse emotion by expressing feelings, experiences, or values. VPPC01.02.02.00 Examine content messages in works of visual arts that reflect influences from society, politics, religion, economics, ethnic diversity, and cultural groups. VPPC01.02.02.01 Describe contemporary and historical social issues that influence content, form, and function in the visual arts. VPPC01.02.02.02 Describe contemporary and historical arts issues and how they influence content, form, and function of the visual arts. VPPC01.02.02.03 Identify how works of visual artists reflect their culture and religion in collected samples. VPPC01.02.02.04 Analyze the use of symbols in the visual arts of diverse cultures. VPPC01.02.03.00 Analyze the affects of tools and technologies on the evolution of visual arts. VPPC01.02.03.01 Compare current visual arts technologies with those of 50 years ago. VPPC01.03 Analyze the elements and principles of visual arts. VPPC01.03.01.00 Explain the elements of art in relation to visual arts. Page 1 of 5
Including Knowledge and Skills, and VPPC01.03.01.01 Identify art elements, including line, color, shape, and texture in magazines, books, or other media. VPPC01.03.01.02 Identify the effects of various types of lines, including straight, curved, horizontal, vertical, and diagonal. VPPC01.03.01.03 Identify primary, secondary, and complementary colors in magazines, books, or other media. VPPC01.03.01.04 Define tint, shade, hue, and value in relation to color theory. VPPC01.03.01.05 Identify standard geometric shapes used in construction and design layout. VPPC01.03.01.06 Describe the difference between actual and implied texture. VPPC01.03.02.00 Use elements of art in design applications. VPPC01.03.02.01 Apply elements of art, including line, color, shape, and texture to a project. VPPC01.03.03.00 Explain design principles in relation to visual arts. VPPC01.03.03.01 Compare symmetrical and asymmetrical images illustrating balance. VPPC01.03.03.02 Collect samples of advertising that reflect unusual or exaggerated use of proportion. VPPC01.03.03.03 Identify repetition, pattern, and various design principles in fabric and other applications. VPPC01.03.03.04 Compare samples of work that use contrast, unity, and emphasis. VPPC01.03.04.00 Use design principles and techniques in product applications. VPPC01.03.04.01 Demonstrate design principles in developing a project such as, a brochure, logo, label, or textile design. VPPC01.04 Analyze various methods of drawing, painting, and printmaking. VPPC01.04.01.00 Explore drawing using various media, including computer software. VPPC01.04.01.01 Make drawings using various media such as, pencils, charcoal, markers, pastels, and computer software. VPPC01.04.01.02 Demonstrate types of lines produced by a variety of media. VPPC01.04.01.03 Demonstrate anatomical figure drawing. VPPC01.04.01.04 Demonstrate drawing in one-point, two-point, and multi-point perspective. VPPC01.04.02.00 Explore painting using various media, including computer software. VPPC01.04.02.01 Create a work of art by applying color using pencils, markers, airbrush, dry media, water-based media, oil-based media, or computer software. VPPC01.04.02.02 Apply toning to add volume, depth and dimension, using pencil, ink wash, airbrush, dry media, or computer software. VPPC01.04.02.03 Demonstrate techniques that create actual and implied texture, using various paint media, textured surfaces, or computer software. VPPC01.04.03.00 Practice printmaking in various media. VPPC01.04.03.01 Print designs using various processes, including block print, silk-screen, and photogram. VPPC01.04.03.02 Prepare print surface and print medium. VPPC01.04.03.03 Produce prints that meet assigned requirements of clarity and cleanliness. VPPC01.05 Analyze various types of photographic media. Page 2 of 5
Including Knowledge and Skills, and VPPC01.05.01.00 Produce a photograph using a camera with film such as, a 35mm SLR. VPPC01.05.01.01 Identify parts of the camera. VPPC01.05.01.02 Meet assigned requirements for various setting combinations involving focus, depth-of-field, light exposure, and time exposure. VPPC01.05.01.03 Demonstrate understanding of photographic numbers such as, ISO numbers. VPPC01.05.01.04 Demonstrate use of photographic accessories, including lenses, filters, and tripods. VPPC01.05.01.05 Demonstrate use of appropriate lighting techniques for specified effects and settings. VPPC01.05.01.06 Apply composition guidelines, such as Rule of Thirds and Simplicity, to create original images. VPPC01.05.02.00 Comprehend the processes used to develop photographic film. VPPC01.05.02.01 Describe the concept of creating an image with light, such as with a pinhole camera. VPPC01.05.02.02 Demonstrate proper care, handling, and storage of photographic negatives. VPPC01.05.02.03 Visit a commercial photography lab to observe developing procedures for color film to compare to those for producing black and white film. VPPC01.05.03.00 Demonstrate the use of darkroom equipment. VPPC01.05.03.01 Utilize photographic chemistry to make a contact print from negatives. VPPC01.05.03.02 Demonstrate proper focus and use of an enlarger. VPPC01.05.03.03 Process photographic prints utilizing proper sequence and procedures. VPPC01.05.03.04 Demonstrate standard printing techniques, including dodging, burning, cropping framing and use of contrast filters. VPPC01.05.03.05 Demonstrate non-standard printing techniques, including chemical manipulation, solarizations, and posterizations. VPPC01.05.03.06 Identify paper characteristics in finished prints, and procedures for mounting, matting, and framing. VPPC01.05.04.00 Exhibit knowledge of photo imaging using a digital camera. VPPC01.05.04.01 Identify parts of the digital camera, including various settings and accessories. VPPC01.05.04.02 Demonstrate use of digital image manipulation tools, such as Adobe PhotoShop. VPPC01.05.05.00 Produce a variety of digital images using computer software. VPPC01.05.05.01 Create and color an original digital image using appropriate painting and editing techniques. VPPC01.05.05.02 Use a scanner to digitize an image at the appropriate resolution. VPPC01.05.05.03 Retouch a scanned photo using selection paths, layers, and channels to achieve assigned results. VPPC01.05.05.04 Use filters to adjust and distort images to achieve a specified result. VPPC01.06 Explore visual communications software for the purposes of digital animation and graphics design. VPPC01.06.01.00 Examine the use of digital animation. VPPC01.06.01.01 Identify digital animation tools, capabilities, and interface elements, such as those in Adobe After Effects. VPPC01.06.01.02 Record observations about animated works on the Internet. Page 3 of 5
Including Knowledge and Skills, and VPPC01.06.01.03 Create and import artwork and place on timeline to produce twodimensional animations. VPPC01.06.01.04 Use filters to adjust elements over time and create animations. VPPC01.06.01.05 Export animations as animated GIF files and include in a web page. VPPC01.06.02.00 Exhibit knowledge of graphic design and related software. VPPC01.06.02.01 Define the purpose and use of a grid system. VPPC01.06.02.02 Identify design elements and principles in graphics samples. VPPC01.06.02.03 Practice using text, fonts, and typography. VPPC01.06.02.04 Describe the use of color. VPPC01.06.02.05 Identify examples of computer graphics in commercial applications. VPPC01.07 Explore three-dimensional art forms. VPPC01.07.01.00 Construct three-dimensional forms using a variety of materials. VPPC01.07.01.01 Discuss the use of symmetry or asymmetry, and geometric shape in the construction of sculpture. VPPC01.07.01.02 Demonstrate techniques that produce various textures in clay, was, wood, metal, and gesso. VPPC01.07.01.03 Create a sculpture in any three-dimensional medium. VPPC01.08 Analyze the knowledge and skills required in the textiles industry. VPPC01.08.01.00 Assess the characteristics of textiles, including design, construction, use, and maintenance and care of textile products. VPPC01.08.01.01 Classify the variety of fiber types used to produce textiles. VPPC01.08.01.02 Describe production processes for creating fibers, yarns, woven and knit fabrics, and non-woven textile products. VPPC01.08.01.03 Define performance characteristics of various types of fibers and textiles. VPPC01.08.01.04 Identify procedures for the care of various textiles products. VPPC01.08.01.05 Design a garment for a specific purpose. VPPC01.09 Recognize the purpose and approaches to art criticism. VPPC01.09.01.00 Describe various approaches for evaluating visual arts from historical, cultural, and content viewpoints. VPPC01.09.01.01 Explore a variety of approaches to evaluating visual art. VPPC01.09.01.02 Examine the evaluative process in terms of ethics, aesthetics, and social context. VPPC01.09.01.03 Define interpretation and discuss how to develop and support ideas. VPPC01.09.01.04 Develop analysis of the art works derived from the descriptive elements, including form, medium, style, and subject matter. VPPC01.09.01.05 Relate the description and analysis to current, historical, and cultural contexts. VPPC01.09.02.00 Apply a critical method of evaluation to an artwork. VPPC01.09.02.01 Select the most appropriate approach to judge a specific item. VPPC01.09.02.02 Construct a model of criticism for a work of art. Page 4 of 5
Including Knowledge and Skills, and VPPC01.09.02.03 Describe and record notes on the work. VPPC01.09.02.04 Analyze the structural elements, including subject matter and available factual data. VPPC01.09.02.05 Evaluate the descriptive elements in terms of historical, social, and cultural environs. VPPC01.09.03.00 Demonstrate the ability to present and defend written and oral evaluations of visual arts. VPPC01.09.03.01 Construct an outline for an evaluation of an artwork. VPPC01.09.03.02 Demonstrate oral evaluation of art works in galleries or obtained on-line. VPPC01.09.03.03 Describe and discuss methodologies used to present criticism, including verbal, written, and performance. VPPC01.09.04.00 Defend personal evaluations of examples of artwork. VPPC01.09.04.01 Form interpretations supported by an analysis of context and evaluation. Page 5 of 5