Oklahoma State Standards for Arts Education: Grade 7

OK.1. Visual Art: Language of Visual Art - The student will identify Visual Art terms (i.e., architecture, collage, medium, perspective, symbol).

1.1. Describe and apply knowledge of the principles of design: rhythm, balance (symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial) contrast, movement, variety, center of interest (emphasis), and repetition in his/her own art work, and the art works of others.

1.2. Describe and use the elements of art: line, color, form, shape, texture, value (light and dark), and space in works of art. Identify and discriminate between types of shape (geometric and organic), colors (primary, secondary, complementary, intermediates, neutrals, tints, tones, shades, and values), lines (characteristics, quality), textures (tactile and visual), and space (background, middleground, foreground, placement, perspective, overlap, negative, size, color) in his/her own artwork, and the artworks of others.

1.3. Compare works which are similar or different in expressive quality, composition, and style.

1.4. Discuss works of art of different media and styles beyond statements of mere preference.

OK.2. Visual Art: Visual Art History and Culture - The student will recognize the development of visual art from an historical and cultural perspective.

2.1. Recognize and describe the cultural and ethnic traditions which have influenced visual art including European, American, Native American, African American, Hispanic, and Asian traditions.

2.2. Identify and be familiar with a range of art works, identifying artist, culture and style from an historical context.

2.3. Identify how visual art is used by artists in today's world, including the popular media of advertising, television, and film (illustrator, fashion designer, sculptor, display designer, painter, graphic designer, animator, photographer).

2.4. Identify the relationship that exists between visual art and other art forms such as music, dance, and drama.

OK.3. Visual Art: Visual Art Expression - The student will observe, select, and utilize a variety of ideas and subject matter in creating original works of art.

3.1. Use observation, memory and imagination in making original works of art.

3.2. Assess and modify art work in progress based on an understanding of art materials and techniques.

3.3. Demonstrate safe and proper use, care, and storage of media, materials, and equipment.

3.4. Depict three-dimensional qualities by overlapping planes, vertical position, size and color intensity, in original art work.

3.5.a. Develop and apply skills and techniques using a variety of art media, and processes in making two- and three-dimensional works of art: Ceramics media: clay, modeling clay, clay substitutes, glazes, paint, stains processes: pinch and pulled forms, slab, coil, incising, etc.

3.5.b. Develop and apply skills and techniques using a variety of art media, and processes in making two- and three-dimensional works of art: Drawing media: pencils, colored pencils, markers, chalks, crayons, oil-pastels processes: sketching, contour line, hatching, crosshatching, stippling, rendering, shading

3.5.c. Develop and apply skills and techniques using a variety of art media, and processes in making two- and three-dimensional works of art: Fiber Arts media: cloth, yarn, ribbon, found objects, paper, and rope processes: weaving, stitchery, braiding, and basketry

3.5.d. Develop and apply skills and techniques using a variety of art media, and processes in making two- and three-dimensional works of art: Develop and apply skills and techniques using a variety of art media, and processes in making two- and three-dimensional works of art: Mixed Media: tissue paper, photos, found objects, foil, fiber, paint, paper, magazines processes: collage, bas-relief

3.5.e. Painting media: tempera, watercolor, oil, and acrylic processes: wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, wash, resist, sponge

3.5.f. Develop and apply skills and techniques using a variety of art media, and processes in making two- and three-dimensional works of art: Printmaking media: printing ink, styrofoam, stencil, found object processes: relief, silkscreen

3.5.g. Develop and apply skills and techniques using a variety of art media, and processes in making two- and three-dimensional works of art: Sculpture or media: paper, papier-mache, clay, plaster, cardboard, wood,

3.5.h. Develop and apply skills and techniques using a variety of art media, and processes in making two- and three-dimensional works of art: Architecture found objects, beads, sand, wire processes: carving, constructing, and assembling

OK.4. Visual Art: Visual Art Appreciation - The student will appreciate visual art as a vehicle of human expression.

4.1. Demonstrate appropriate behavior while attending a visual art exhibition in a museum or art gallery.

4.2. Demonstrate respect for personal artwork and the artwork of others.

4.3. Demonstrate thoughtfulness and care in completion of artworks.

OK.1. General Music: Language of Music - The student will read, notate and interpret music.

1.1. Notate (written representation of music) simple pitch and rhythm patterns presented aurally (listening).

1.2. Experiment with variations in and demonstrate understanding of tempo (speed), tone quality (sound quality), dynamics (degree of loudness) and phrasing for expressive purpose in performing music.

1.3. Identify basic notational symbols (written representation of music), including: treble and bass clef, time signatures (2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8); note values (whole note, half note, quarter note, eighth note, dotted half note, dotted quarter note, and the corresponding rests).

1.4.a. Define and use correct terminology to identify and discuss the elements of music including: Melody (steps, wide and narrow leaps, repeated tones, phrases, pentatonic scale [five-tone scale], intervals, major and minor scales).

1.4.b. Define and use correct terminology to identify and discuss the elements of music including: Rhythm (steady beat, back beat, syncopation, triplets, dotted rhythms, 2/2 meter).

1.4.c. Define and use correct terminology to identify and discuss the elements of music including: Harmony (partner songs, rounds, descants, countermelody, major and minor chords).

1.4.d. Define and use correct terminology to identify and discuss the elements of music including: Form (Unity and Variety, AB, ABA, round, rondo, theme and variations, march, introduction, coda, interlude, verse and refrain, prelude).

1.4.e. Define and use correct terminology to identify and discuss the elements of music including: Tone color (opera, musical theater, duet, trio, quartet, chorus, voice ranges and instrument ranges, a capella).

1.4.f. Define and use correct terminology to identify and discuss the elements of music including: Pitch (range and register, change pitch with compositional devices such as imitation, inversion and transposition).

1.4.g. Define and use correct terminology to identify and discuss the elements of music including: Tempo - allegro (fast), lento (slow), andante (walking), moderato (moderate).

1.4.h. Define and use correct terminology to identify and discuss the elements of music including: Dynamics - forte (loud), piano (soft), mezzo forte (medium loud), mezzo piano (medium soft), crescendo and decrescendo).

1.5.a. Identify visually and aurally: Instrumental ensembles (marching band, symphony orchestra, jazz band);

1.5.b. Identify visually and aurally: Families of orchestral instruments (strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion);

1.5.c. Identify visually and aurally: Classification of voice ranges (soprano, alto, tenor, bass).

OK.2. General Music: Music History and Culture - The student will recognize the development of music from an historical and cultural perspective.

2.1. Sing or play a variety of folk, ethnic, classical, and contemporary musical compositions.

2.2. Identify and differentiate the use of musical elements and instruments from other parts of the world and compare them to the use of musical elements in American music (patriotic, orchestral, band and folk).

2.3.a. Recognize, describe and listen to music from a variety of: Styles (jazz, mariachi band, opera, musical, call-response);

2.3.b. Recognize, describe and listen to music from a variety of: Periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionism and Contemporary);

2.3.c. Recognize, describe and listen to music from a variety of: Cultures including European, Native American, African American, Hispanic, and Asian.

OK.3. General Music: Music Expression - The student will perform, compose, improvise and arrange a variety of music within specified guidelines.

3.1. Perform basic tonal patterns and rhythm patterns on classroom instruments (autoharp, recorder, percussion instruments, and guitar).

3.2. Demonstrate the ability to read music from basic notation in treble or bass clef (e.g., folk songs, patriotic songs).

3.3. Sing with an acceptable tone quality throughout his/her singing ranges or play an instrument with an acceptable tone quality throughout an appropriate range.

3.4. Compose music using a variety of electronic and computer sound sources.

3.5. Respond physically or using classroom instruments to basic rhythm patterns (including triplets, dotted rhythms, syncopation).

3.6. Perform and create melodies and accompaniments in solo or group ensembles through singing and playing instruments (e.g. four-chord songs on autoharp).

3.7. Sing or play musical compositions demonstrating knowledge of tonal and rhythmic elements (including syncopated patterns, beats and offbeat's).

3.8. Use a system for counting beat and rhythm patterns (rhythm syllables and body movement) to demonstrate knowledge of rhythms found in musical compositions.

3.9. Identify uses of music in everyday life (film, television, background music, and commercials).

3.10.a. Recognize and identify the appropriate ways to use the following elements of musical style: Dynamics - (piano, forte)

3.10.b. Recognize and identify the appropriate ways to use the following elements of musical style: Tempo - (allegro, lento, andante, moderato)

3.10.c. Recognize and identify the appropriate ways to use the following elements of musical style: Conducting patterns of simple meters (2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8)

3.10.d. Recognize and identify the appropriate ways to use the following elements of musical style: Articulation (staccato, legato, accent)

OK.4. General Music: Music Appreciation - The student will learn to appreciate music and extend their listening beyond music currently familiar to the student.

4.1. Recognize and practice appropriate audience or performer behavior appropriate for the context and style of music performed.

4.2. Demonstrate respect for music performed by the student and by other student and professional performers.

4.3. Use appropriate terms to explain preferences for musical works and styles.

4.4. Identify criteria for evaluating a musical composition or a musical performance.