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Establishing an Art Community

Promoting A Standard Improve the Quality of art instruction Teachers interact with teachers & students with other students Recognition for students and programs Professional Assessment Scholarship opportunities Program accountability National Visual Art Standards established by the National Art Education Association (NAEA) Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Visual Art

VASE and Jr. VASE affords students a positive opportunity to develop creative works of art and to analyze their artworks with a trained professional juror VASE has established a standard of evaluation based upon individual and original student expression, use of elements and principles, and research of media and art history. Philosophy

Benefits for Teachers & Students “VASE made me challenge myself to accomplish what I thought I couldn’t do. Seeing the art from across the state gave me new ideas, inspired me to work on improving skills and challenged me to find new ways to express myself.” Jahaziel Minor

The VASE Events Regional Events are held all over the state in the month of February Students are evaluated on their Art Work and an Interview about art work. Students that receive a superior rating of a IV, their art work goes on display during the regional event. After all works are juried – a panel of judges selects 10% of the 4 the works to move on to the state event. The State event is the first weekend in April at a site to be determined. Art work is evaluated at state solely on the work and paperwork attached (no student interview) 10% of the state work is selected to receive a Gold Seal (best of the best) Gold Seal Art Works tour the state until the fall.

Students – full time grades 9-12 VASE, grades 6-8 for JR VASE. Students must be in good UIL standing on the day of the regional event. Teachers/sponsors – current member of TAEA WHO? – can compete

Art Work has to be created between VASE events. Students can compete with up to 2 pieces of their work. 2D work must be no larger than 24”x36” including mat. 3D work cannot be larger than 24”x 24” x36” and under 50lbs WHAT? – can compete

MEDIADrawingPainting Digital Arts & Media Graphic Design Mixed Media PhotographyPrintmakingSculptureJewelryCeramicsTextiles CLASSIFICATION Pastels, Graphite, Charcoal, Chalk, Crayon, Colored Pencil, Ink, Pencil, Oil Pastel, Oil Stick, Marker, Sgraffito, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Casein, Tempura Stone, Plaster, Clay, Wax Plastic, Wood, Resin, Rubber, Paper Mache, Leather, Metal, Glass Silver, Wax Copper, Enamel Stoneware, Earthenware Porcelain, Raku

Student Intent Form Students are asked to write and talk about these things concerning their art work. Purpose - Student Research and Application to Work - Explain your purpose (assignment or individual) in developing this artwork and describe how you achieved that goal. Describe any influences from your study of art history, artists, or art periods and styles that have contributed to the development of this artwork Technique - Execution and Technical Skill - Identify the technical skills related to the medium / media employed in this artwork. Personal Expression – imagination and individuality- In what ways does this artwork represent your individual point of view, imagination, creativity and individuality. Organization – Elements and Principles of art - Identify the use of elements and principles in the work of art Integration - Aesthetics and Critical Judgment - Describe the aesthetic and critical decisions involved in developing this work from original concept to finished product., suitability of expression.

Divisions [Grades 9-12] Division 1 - (Beginning) 0-1 Credits earned in Art Division 2 - (Intermediate) Credits earned Division 3 - (Difficult) Credits earned Division 4 - (Advanced) 3.5 or more Credits or enrolled in any AP or IB Course

Divisions [Grades 6-8] White Division - (Beginning) Students in this division have never participated in JrVASE (6, 7 or 8 grade). Red Division - (Intermediate) Students in this division have participated in the White Division of JrVASE. Blue Division - (Advanced) Students in this division have participated in the Red and White Division of JrVASE. Students may participate and medal in this division in more than one year.

Originality All artworks MUST be original in composition and individual expression. Art work cannot be from a published image. Student must have gotten permission to use any recognizable person. Use of overhead projector or other means to reproduce or trace art work is not prohibited.

Artwork from direct observation is encouraged! All resources and references must be attached to the back of the art work. Public Domain images can be used as long as they are manipulated and are not the main idea of the art work. Cannot use profession photos – teachers are considered professionals.

Junior VASE Same standard of excellenceSame standard of excellence Modified for age/grade appropriatenessModified for age/grade appropriateness Grades 6-8Grades 6-8 Increase inIncrease in Pre A/P grade 8

Teachers register yourself and your students on-line. The VASE Website

Registration starts in November You will get an from me reminding you that it is time to start registering for our regional event

Region 11S – Feb Director – Dallas Williams Site Director – Chana Jayme Site Registration - Jackie Robinious Juror Forman – Marci Lee Our Web site: vase11s.weebly.com

All images are property of the original artist and taea vase. Images reference from taea web site