Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, Art
State-mandated objectives taught in art:
Perception. The student develops and organizes ideas from the environment. In art, students rely on their perceptions of the environment, developed through increasing visual awareness and sensitivity to surroundings, memory, imagination,
and life experiences, as a source for creating artworks.
Creative Expression. The student expresses ideas through original artworks,
using a variety of media with appropriate skills. Art students express their thoughts and ideas creatively, while challenging their imaginations, fostering reflective thinking, and developing disciplined effort and problem-solving skills.
Historical/Cultural heritage. The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture as records of human achievement. By analyzing artistic styles
and historical periods, students develop respect for the traditions and contributions
of diverse cultures.
Response/Evaluation. The student makes informed judgments about personal artworks and the artworks of others. Students respond to and analyze artworks, thus contributing
to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations.
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter117/index.html