New York State Learning Standards for the Arts

Standard 1

Creating, Performing and
Participating in the Arts

Dance
Key Idea 1

Performance Indicators

Elementary Level Students
Middle Level Students
Commencement General Education Level Students
Commencement Major Sequence Students

Music
Key Idea 1

Performance Indicators

Elementary Level Students
Middle Level Students
Commencement General Education Level Students
Commencement Major Sequence Students

Theater
Key Idea1

Performance Indicators

Elementary Level Students
Middle Level Students
Commencement General Education Level Students
Commencement Major Sequence Students

Visual Arts
Key Idea 1

Performance Indicators

Elementary Level Students
Middle Level Students
Commencement General Education Level Students
Commencement Major Sequence Students

Standard 2

Knowing and Using Arts Materials and Resources

Dance
Key Idea 1

Performance Indicators

Elementary Level Students
Middle Level Students
Commencement General Education Level Students
Commencement Major Sequence Students

Music
Key Idea 1

Performance Indicators

Elementary Level Students
Middle Level Students
Commencement General Education Level Students
Commencement Major Sequence Students

Theater
Key Idea1

Performance Indicators

Elementary Level Students
Middle Level Students
Commencement General Education Level Students
Commencement Major Sequence Students

Visual Arts
Key Idea 1

Performance Indicators

Elementary Level Students
Middle Level Students
Commencement General Education Level Students
Commencement Major Sequence Students

Standard 3

Responding to and Analyzing Works of Art

Dance
Key Idea 1

Performance Indicators

Elementary Level Students
Middle Level Students
Commencement General Education Level Students
Commencement Major Sequence Students

Music
Key Idea 1

Performance Indicators

Elementary Level Students
Middle Level Students
Commencement General Education Level Students
Commencement Major Sequence Students

Theater
Key Idea1

Performance Indicators

Elementary Level Students
Middle Level Students
Commencement General Education Level Students
Commencement Major Sequence Students

Visual Arts
Key Idea 1

Performance Indicators

Elementary Level Students
Middle Level Students
Commencement General Education Level Students
Commencement Major Sequence Students

Standard 4

Understanding the Cultural Dimensions and Contributions of the Arts

Dance
Key Idea 1

Performance Indicators

Elementary Level Students
Middle Level Students
Commencement General Education Level Students
Commencement Major Sequence Students

Music
Key Idea 1

Performance Indicators

Elementary Level Students
Middle Level Students
Commencement General Education Level Students
Commencement Major Sequence Students

Theater
Key Idea1

Performance Indicators

Elementary Level Students
Middle Level Students
Commencement General Education Level Students
Commencement Major Sequence Students

Visual Arts
Key Idea 1

Performance Indicators

Elementary Level Students
Middle Level Students
Commencement General Education Level Students
Commencement Major Sequence Students