ARM 10.54.2897. NEARING PROFICIENCY ARTS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS UPON GRADUATION

(1) A graduating student at the nearing proficiency level demonstrates a partial mastery of prerequisite knowledge and skills fundamental for proficiency in the arts. He/she: (a) creates, performs/exhibits, and responds through a minimum of one art form in a limited way; (b) applies, with some assistance, concepts, structures, and processes in the four art forms of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts; (c) identifies skills and techniques and sometimes expresses ideas and poses and solves problems in the arts; (d) sometimes practices responsible, safe, and appropriate personal and group behavior in the arts; (e) demonstrates a limited understanding of the characteristics and merits of his/her work and the works of others in the arts; (f) sometimes examines the role of the arts in his/her society, diverse cultures, and historical periods; and (g) demonstrates connections among the arts, other subject areas, life, and work.