N.M. Code R. § 6.64.13.11 - COMPETENCIES FOR ENTRY-LEVEL VISUAL ARTS TEACHERS
A. The teacher demonstrates sufficient
entry-level knowledge, skills and technical demands specific to the visual
arts. The teacher implements a well-rounded curriculum that helps all students
to learn about the visual arts and produce art that is relevant in their lives.
Competency is demonstrated through application of:
(1) the elements i.e., line, shape, form,
color and texture; and principles i.e., movement, balance, repetition, rhythm
and contrast of visual arts design;
(2) various art media and related
techniques.
B. The
teacher demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the unique meaning and function
of the visual arts in the creative development of all students. The teacher
develops a repertoire of teaching strategies appropriate to the needs of all
students.
C. The teacher
demonstrates an integrated knowledge of visual arts and the connections and
parallels among art disciplines as well as other content areas. The teacher
identifies and shares with colleagues, art resources that can be explored in an
interdisciplinary manner, as a central part of the school curriculum.
D. The teacher demonstrates an understanding
of the creative processes. The teacher identifies the established stages of
individual artistic development in terms of both art-making and responses to
art.
E. The teacher demonstrates
knowledge of cultural and historical contexts surrounding works of art and
abilities to observe, discuss, analyze and make informed critical judgments
about artistic works. Competency is demonstrated through the observation and
analysis of artwork on the basis of cultural as well as technical
criteria.
F. The teacher
demonstrates knowledge, understanding, and sensitivity of diverse peoples and
cultures through the arts. The teacher will be familiar with the history of
art, specific artists and art forms of various cultures. The teacher
demonstrates knowledge of differing theoretical and philosophical approaches to
art and engages in thoughtful oral and written inquiry into the nature of art.
Competency is demonstrated by incorporating the elements of: artists and their
works, art of various eras and cultures, and the influence of geographic
location.
G. The teacher utilizes
technological tools for art creation and pedagogy appropriate to visual arts.
He or she incorporates a variety of technologies to support and enhance visual
arts education.
H. The teacher
demonstrates abilities to interact with and engage the community. He or she
provides opportunities for all students to demonstrate their accomplishments in
the visual arts to peers and the community using school-based and community
resources.
I. The teacher
demonstrates knowledge and understanding of life-enrichment, career
opportunities and economic impact of visual arts, and communicates these ideas
to all students, administrators and colleagues.
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