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K-12 Adaptive Art Production Standard #1: Understands and applies media, technology, techniques, and processes related to the visual arts Benchmark Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.1 Produces an original piece of artwork Aesthetics Standard #2: Knows how to use the structures (e.g., sensory qualities, organizational principles, expressive features) and functions of art Benchmark 2.1 Practices the art elements and principles of design Aesthetics & History Standard #3: Knows a range of subject matter, symbols, and potential ideas in the visual arts Benchmark 3.1 Uses art for self expression History Standard #4: Understands the visual arts in relation to history and cultures Benchmark 4.1 Knows that cultures of the world have always created art and will continue to do so Criticism Standard #5: Understands the characteristics and merits of one’s own artwork and the artwork of others Benchmark 5.1  Observes their own artwork and the work of others Careers Standard #6: Understands connections among the various art forms, other disciplines and the world of work Benchmark 6.1 Knows that art is in the world around them