Illinois Early Learning Standards
Fine Arts
STATE GOAL 25:
Know the language of the arts.
Learning Standard A:
Understand the sensory elements, organizational principles and expressive qualities of the arts.
Benchmarks:
- 25.A.ECaDance: Investigate the elements of dance.
- 25.A.ECbDrama: Investigate the elements of drama.
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25.A.ECcMusic: Investigate the elements of music.
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- 25.A.ECdVisual Arts: Investigate the elements of visual arts.
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Learning Standard B:
Understand the similarities, distinctions and connections in and among the arts.
Benchmark:
- 25.B.ECDescribe or respond to their own creative work or the creative work of others.
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STATE GOAL 26:
Through creating and performing, understand how works of art are produced.
Learning Standard A:
Understand processes, traditional tools and modern technologies used in the arts.
Benchmarks
- 26.A.ECaDance: Participate in dance activities.View associated video(s)
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26.A.ECbDrama: Participate in drama activities.View associated video(s)
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26.A.ECcMusic: Participate in music activities.
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- 26.A.ECdVisual Arts: Participate in the visual arts.
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Learning Standard B:
Apply skills and knowledge necessary to create and perform in one or more of the arts.
Benchmark:
- 26.B.ECUse creative arts as an avenue for self-expression.
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