Study Guide
Field 102: Art
Test Design and Framework
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The test design below describes general assessment information. The framework that follows is a detailed outline that explains the knowledge and skills that this test measures.
Test Design
*Does not include 15-minute C B T tutorial
Test Framework
subarea roman numeral 1–Materials and Processes
Competency 0001–Apply knowledge of media, tools, technologies, methods, and techniques used in drawing and painting.
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- Apply knowledge of the characteristics and uses of media, tools, and technologies used in drawings and paintings.
- Analyze the methods and techniques used in drawings and paintings to achieve specific effects.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to safely handle media, tools, and technologies used in drawings and paintings and their potential impact on human health and the environment.
Competency 0002–Apply knowledge of media, tools, technologies, methods, and techniques used in sculpture, ceramics, and architecture.
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- Apply knowledge of the characteristics and uses of media, tools, and technologies used in sculpture, ceramics, and architecture.
- Analyze the methods and techniques used in sculpture, ceramics, and architecture to achieve specific effects.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to safely handle media, tools, and technologies used in sculpture, ceramics, and architecture and their potential impact on human health and the environment.
Competency 0003–Apply knowledge of media, tools, technologies, methods, and techniques used in printmaking and photography.
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- Apply knowledge of the characteristics and uses of media, tools, and technologies used in printmaking and photography.
- Analyze the methods and techniques used in printmaking and photography to achieve specific effects.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to safely handle media, tools, and technologies used in printmaking and photography and their potential impact on human health and the environment.
Competency 0004–Apply knowledge of media, tools, technologies, methods, and techniques used in media arts, functional arts, performance art, and conceptual art.
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- Apply knowledge of the characteristics and uses of media, tools, and technologies used in media arts, functional arts, performance art, and conceptual art.
- Analyze the methods and techniques used in media arts, functional arts, performance art, and conceptual art to achieve specific effects.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to safely handle media, tools, and technologies used in media arts, functional arts, performance art, and conceptual art and their potential impact on human health and the environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical implications, social responsibility, and legal standards in making and distributing works of visual art.
Competency 0005–Apply knowledge of creative processes used in the visual arts.
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- Apply knowledge of utilizing inquiry methods (e.g., play, observation, research, experimentation) to explore a variety of subject matter (e.g., personal experiences, physical world, topics, concepts, and ideas from other disciplines, cultures, and peoples) to make creative choices and develop and pursue ideas for original works of visual art and design.
- Apply knowledge of developing criteria to guide making a work of visual art or design that tells a story; communicates an identified goal; or reflects a theme, idea, or concept.
- Apply knowledge of revising and refining works and considering relevant traditional and contemporary criteria, reflection, constructive criticism, and personal artistic vision.
- Apply knowledge of developing a personal artistic style (e.g., creating an artist statement, planning multiple works that explore a personally meaningful theme) and documenting and preserving personal works of art (e.g., creating a portfolio, curating a show).
subarea roman numeral 2–Visual Organization
Competency 0006–Analyze the use of the elements of art in works of art.
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- Demonstrate knowledge of how the elements of art (e.g., line, value, color, texture, shape, form, space) may be used in works of art.
- Analyze how the elements of art are used to create an effect or express an idea or emotion in a given work of art.
Competency 0007–Analyze the use of the principles of design in works of art.
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- Demonstrate knowledge of how the principles of design (e.g., balance, harmony, contrast, unity, variety, emphasis, repetition, rhythm, pattern, movement) may be used in works of art.
- Analyze how the principles of design are used to create an effect or express an idea or emotion in a given work of art.
Competency 0008–Analyze contemporary approaches of visual organization.
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- Demonstrate knowledge of how contemporary approaches of visual organization (e.g., appropriation, juxtaposition, hybridization, transformation, disruption of expected order) may be used in works of art.
- Analyze how contemporary approaches of visual organization are used to communicate information, create an effect, or express an idea or emotion in a given work of art.
subarea roman numeral 3–Historical and Cultural Context
Competency 0009–Demonstrate knowledge of works of art, artists, and characteristics of art and of major art movements in various cultures throughout history.
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- Demonstrate knowledge of works of art, artists, and characteristics of art and of major art movements in various cultures of Africa, the Middle East, and the Near East from ancient times to the present.
- Demonstrate knowledge of works of art, artists, and characteristics of art and of major art movements in various cultures of Asia and Oceania from ancient times to the present.
- Demonstrate knowledge of works of art, artists, and characteristics of art and of major art movements in various cultures of Central and South America from ancient times to the present.
- Demonstrate knowledge of works of art, artists, and characteristics of art and of major art movements in various cultures of Europe from ancient times to the present.
- Demonstrate knowledge of works of art, artists, and characteristics of art and of major art movements in various cultures of North America from ancient times to the present.
Competency 0010–Apply knowledge of the purposes and functions of art in various cultures throughout history.
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- Apply knowledge of the purposes and functions of art in various cultures of Africa, the Middle East, and the Near East from ancient times to the present.
- Apply knowledge of the purposes and functions of art in various cultures of Asia and Oceania from ancient times to the present.
- Apply knowledge of the purposes and functions of art in various cultures of Central and South America from ancient times to the present.
- Apply knowledge of the purposes and functions of art in various cultures of Europe from ancient times to the present.
- Apply knowledge of the purposes and functions of art in various cultures of North America from ancient times to the present.
Competency 0011–Analyze how works of art from various cultures and historical periods relate to their historical context.
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- Analyze how works of art from various cultures of Africa, the Middle East, and the Near East from ancient times to the present relate to their historical context.
- Analyze how works of art from various cultures of Asia and Oceania from ancient times to the present relate to their historical context.
- Analyze how works of art from various cultures of Central and South America from ancient times to the present relate to their historical context.
- Analyze how works of art from various cultures of Europe from ancient times to the present relate to their historical context.
- Analyze how works of art from various cultures of North America from ancient times to the present relate to their historical context.
Competency 0012–Analyze how works of art relate to historical and current cultural, political, and societal issues.
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- Analyze how art is used to represent, establish, reinforce, and reflect cultural identity.
- Analyze how an artist can use specific media (materials) to identify and record social, cultural, or political beliefs and actions.
- Evaluate the impact of an artist or a group of artists on the beliefs, values, and behaviors of a society.
- Analyze how knowledge of cultures, traditions, and history may influence personal responses to art.
subarea roman numeral 4–Aesthetics, Art Criticism, and Integration
Competency 0013–Demonstrate knowledge of aesthetics and art criticism.
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- Demonstrate knowledge of how to perceive, analyze, interpret, and evaluate works of visual art.
- Demonstrate knowledge of critiquing personal and peer created works of visual art using thoughtful inquiry and correct terminology.
- Demonstrate knowledge of critique methodologies and aesthetic theories used to construct persuasive arguments to defend or critique works of visual art.
- Analyze how images can communicate messages and influence ideas, feelings, and behaviors of specific audiences.
Competency 0014–Apply knowledge of relationships between the visual arts and other arts disciplines and the relationships between the visual arts and other academic disciplines.
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- Analyze ways in which the visual arts are related and connected to content and concepts in other arts disciplines.
- Analyze ways in which the visual arts are related and connected to content and concepts in other academic disciplines.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how learning in other disciplines can lead to the creative resolution of design challenges in the visual arts.
Competency 0015–Demonstrate knowledge of careers in the visual arts.
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- Identify and describe a variety of careers in the visual arts (e.g., graphic designer, curator, photographer, art teacher, architect, art restorer, game designer, illustrator, animator).
- Demonstrate knowledge of necessary preparations for entering careers, college programs, exhibits, competitions, and pathways in the visual arts.
Competency 0016–Analyze the presentation of works of art.
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- Demonstrate knowledge of selecting and curating works of art for specific purposes, venues, and audiences.
- Demonstrate knowledge of methods for preparing, preserving, and protecting works of art.
- Analyze purposes of venues that present works of art and the impact that an exhibition or collection may have on viewers.
subarea roman numeral 5–Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Competency 0017–Apply knowledge of creating evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, and inclusive content and strategies that promote student learning in art.
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- Apply knowledge of how to incorporate state standards-based learning goals into art lessons and curriculum.
- Explain how specific developmentally appropriate and inclusive instructional strategies and activities promote student learning in art.
- Apply knowledge of how to cite evidence and assess student learning to inform future instruction.
- Demonstrate knowledge of various uses of technology in art education.
- Apply knowledge of current trends and issues in art education and art education research.