Kinder Art TEKS
Subchapter A. Elementary Statutory Authority: The provisions of this Subchapter A issued under the Texas Education Code, §7.102(c)(4) and §28.002, unless otherwise noted. §117.101. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Fine Arts, Elementary, Adopted 2013. (a) The provisions of §§117.101-117.119 of this subchapter shall be implemented by school districts. (b) No later than August 31, 2014, the commissioner of education shall determine whether instructional materials funding has been made available to Texas public schools for materials that cover the essential knowledge and skills for fine arts as adopted in §§117.101-117.119 of this subchapter. (c) If the commissioner makes the determination that instructional materials funding has been made available under subsection (b) of this section, §§117.101-117.119 of this subchapter shall be implemented beginning with the 2015-2016 school year and apply to the 2015-2016 and subsequent school years. (d) If the commissioner does not make the determination that instructional materials funding has been made available under subsection (b) of this section, the commissioner shall determine no later than August 31 of each subsequent school year whether instructional materials funding has been made available. If the commissioner determines that instructional materials funding has been made available, the commissioner shall notify the State Board of Education and school districts that §§117.101-117.119 of this subchapter shall be implemented for the following school year. (e) Sections 117.1-117.19 of this chapter shall be superseded by the implementation of §§117.101-117.119 under this section. Source: The provisions of this §117.101 adopted to be effective July 28, 2013, 38 TexReg 4575.
Introduction
Foundations
Creative Expression
(2) Creative expression. The student communicates ideas through original artworks using a variety of media with appropriate skills. The student expresses thoughts and ideas creatively while challenging the imagination, fostering reflective thinking, and developing disciplined effort and progressive problem-solving skills. The student is expected to: (A) create artworks using a variety of lines, shapes, colors, textures, and forms; (B) arrange components intuitively to create artworks; and (C) use a variety of materials to develop manipulative skills while engaging in opportunities for exploration through drawing, painting, printmaking, constructing artworks, and sculpting, including modeled forms.
Historical and Cultural Relevance
(3) Historical and cultural relevance. The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture by analyzing artistic styles, historical periods, and a variety of cultures. The student develops global awareness and respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. The student is expected to: (A) identify simple subjects expressed in artworks; (B) share ideas about personal experiences such as family and friends and develop awareness and sensitivity to differing experiences and opinions through artwork; (C) identify the uses of art in everyday life; and (D) relate visual art concepts to other disciplines.
Critical Evaluation and Response
(4) Critical evaluation and response. The student responds to and analyzes artworks of self and others, contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and reasoned evaluations. The student is expected to: (A) express ideas about personal artworks or portfolios; (B) express ideas found in collections such as real or virtual art museums, galleries, portfolios, or exhibitions using original artworks created by artists or peers; and (C) compile collections of artwork such as physical artwork, electronic images, sketchbooks, or portfolios for the purposes of self-evaluations or exhibitions. Source: The provisions of this §117.102 adopted to be effective July 28, 2013, 38 TexReg 4575.