1. Visual & Performing Arts Framework & Standards

2. Learning Outcomes We will begin to explore the VAPA Framework and Standards. We will begin to establish connections between the VAPA standards and our curriculum design and teaching.

3. VAPA Frameworks & Standards Strands: Artistic Perception Creative Expression Historical & Cultural Context Aesthetic Valuing Connections, Relationships, and Applications

4. Artistic Perception - Skills Strand - Processing, analyzing, and responding to sensory information through the language and skills unique to dance, music, theatre, and visual art.

5. Creative Expression - Skills Strand - Creating, performing, and participating in dance, music, theatre, and visual art.

6. Historical & Cultural Context - Context Strand - Understanding the historical contributions and cultural dimensions of dance, music, theatre, and visual art.

7. Aesthetic Valuing - ‘Making Meaning’ Strand - Responding to, analyzing, and making judgments about works on dance, music, theatre, and visual art.

8. Connections, Relationships, & Applications - Integration Strand - Connecting and applying what is learned in dance, music, theatre, and visual art to learning in other art forms and subjects and to careers.

11. What’s in the VAPA Standards? Split into pairs and select a reporter Look at grade level and art discipline What’s familiar? What’s new? What are the connections?

12. Share Out! What’s familiar? What’s new? What are the connections?