Art Competencies-List 3-4 broad competencies for each grade level.

5th grade
1. Apply elements and principles of design .
2. Apply art vocabulary.
3.Demonstrate respect for materials.
4.As a responsible artist exhibit personal and social behavior that respects self and others in the art room.
5.Analyze the visual arts in relation to history and culture.
6.Apply a range of various subject matter,symbols and ideas.

6th grade
1.Understand and apply elements and principles of design in their own artwork.
2.Use art vocabulary when creating/discussing artwork.
3. Demonstrate respect for materials.
4.Apply appropriate media,techniques and processes.
5. Evaluate their own and others' artwork.
6.Analyze the visual arts in relation to history and culture.

7th grade
1.Understand and apply elements and principles of design in their own artwork.
2.Use art vocabulary when creating/discussing artwork.
3.Demonstrate respect for materials.
5.Select and apply a range of subject matter, symbols and ideas.

8th grade
1.Understand and apply elements and principles of design in their own artwork.
2.Use art vocabulary when creating/discussing artwork.
3.Demonstrate respect for materials.

Plus:
8th grade-2D Art
4.Create 2D artwork using various technical skills in drawing, printmaking,painting and mixed media processes.

8th grade -3D Art
4.Create 3D artwork using various sculptural processes.

8th grade- General Art
4. Render subjects through technical skills in drawing,painting,sculpture,printmaking and mixed media processes.

8th grade- Fiber Arts/Printmaking
4.Demonstrates technical skills in the fiber art processes.

8th grade -Around the World in 60 Days
4. Demonstrates appreciation and respect for other cultures. Analyze the visual arts in relation to history and culture.

8th grade-Drawing
4. Render subjects through technical skills and processes in drawing.