ARM 10.54.2891. ADVANCED ARTS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR END OF GRADE 8

(1) An eighth grade student at the advanced level in the arts demonstrates superior performance. He/she: (a) effectively creates, performs/exhibits in, and responds through more than one art form; (b) consistently applies, with confidence, concepts, structures, and processes in the four art forms of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts; (c) applies a variety of skills and techniques to effectively express ideas and to pose and solve problems in the arts; (d) independently practices responsible, safe, and appropriate personal and group behavior in the arts; (e) evaluates the characteristics and merits of his/her work and the works of others in the arts; (f) effectively and consistently analyzes the role of the arts in his/her society, diverse cultures, and historical periods; and (g) synthesizes and evaluates connections among the arts, other subject areas, life, and work.