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Promoting A Standard Improve the Quality of art instruction Teachers interact with teachers & students with other students Recognition for students and programs Professional Assessment Scholarship opportunities Program accountability

Promoting A Standard National Visual Art Standards established by the National Art Education Association (NAEA) Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Visual Art

VASE and Jr. VASE affords students a positive opportunity to develop creative works of art and to analyze their artworks with a trained professional juror Unlike a competition, VASE has established a standard of excellence which every student is encouraged to reach. Philosophy

Benefits for Teachers & Students “VASE made me challenge myself to accomplish what I thought I couldn’t do. Seeing the art from across the state gave me new ideas, inspired me to work on improving skills and challenged me to find new ways to express myself.” Jahaziel Minor

MEDIADrawingPainting Electronic Media Graphic Design Mixed Media PhotographyPrintmakingSculptureJewelryCeramicsTextiles CLASSIFICATION Pastels, Graphite, Charcoal, Chalk, Crayon, Colored Pencil, Ink, Pencil, Oil Pastel, Oil Stick, Marker, Sgraffito, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Casein, Tempura Stone, Plaster, Clay, Wax Plastic, Wood, Resin, Rubber, Paper Mache, Leather, Metal, Glass Silver, Wax Copper, Enamel Stoneware, Earthenware Porcelain, Raku

Student Intent Form Student Research and Application to Work - Explain your purpose (assignment or individual) in developing this artwork and describe how you achieved that goal. Describe any influences from your study of art history, artists, or art periods and styles that have contributed to the development of this artwork Execution and Technique - Identify the technical skills related to the medium / media employed in this artwork. Use of Elements and Principles of Art: (indicate those most evident) Elements: Line________ Shape________ Texture________ Space (Positive & Negative Areas)________ Value________ Color________ Form________ Principles: Balance________ Variety________ Unity________ Rhythm________ Emphasis________ Explain how you selected and organized the visual aspects of this work. Aesthetics and Critical Judgment - Describe the aesthetic and critical decisions involved in developing this work from original concept to finished product. Personal Expression - In what ways does this artwork represent your individual point of view, imagination, creativity and individuality.

Divisions [Grades 9-12] Division 1 - (Beginning) 0-1 Credits earned in Art Division 2 - (Intermediate) Credits earned Division 3 - (Difficult) Credits earned Division 4 - (Advanced) 3.5 or more Credits or enrolled in any AP or IB Course

Divisions [Grades 6-8] White Division - (Beginning) Students in this division have never participated in JrVASE (6, 7 or 8 grade). Red Division - (Intermediate) Students in this division have participated in the White Division of JrVASE. Blue Division - (Advanced) Students in this division have participated in the Red and White Division of JrVASE. Students may participate and medal in this division in more than one year.

Originality All artworks MUST be original in composition and individual expression. If a teacher has any doubt about the originality of an artwork, the work should not be submitted

Originality Images traced by mechanical means are prohibited. Artwork from direct observation is encouraged!

Teachers register yourself and your students on-line. All Forms are printable from the VASE website. NO NEW Software is required. The VASE Website

STUDENT GALLERY

Gold Seal Winner State Superior Rating

Junior VASE Same standard of excellenceSame standard of excellence Modified for age/grade appropriatenessModified for age/grade appropriateness Grades 6-8Grades 6-8 Increase inIncrease in Pre A/P grade 8

The VASE Program in Texas Exponential growthExponential growth Over 20,000 entriesOver 20,000 entries More than 1700 State QualifiersMore than 1700 State Qualifiers 1,000+ State Award winners1,000+ State Award winners 128 Gold Seal Awards128 Gold Seal Awards

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