IAAP Graduation Pathway

Artistic Statement/Goals 

CR1, CR2, CN10 

500 words or less, can be written, or recorded. (voice, digital or hard copy) Statement should include an Artistic Growth Statement. 

Minimum of 5 creative works connected to student’s artistic goals

CR2, CR3, PR4

5 creative works from HS level visual arts / media arts unit of study, any discipline connected to student goals; Concentration on breadth and growth of visual concepts, understanding, and skills.

Initial artistic work and evidence of creative process/design process 

• sketchbooks/websites 
• Sketches, mock-ups 
• Other process artifacts 

CR3, PR5, RE7, CN10, CN11

Sketchbook/visual journal, storyboards, shot lists, resource images, project presentation decks, mood boards and mind maps, evidence of experimenting with materials, ideas, or approaches. 

Additional artworks and evidence/ of creative process/design process: 

• sketchbooks/websites 
• sketches, mock-ups 
• other process artifacts 
• self/Teacher feedback 
• evidence of peer critique 
• Artistic Growth Piece with reflection

CR3, PR5, RE7, CN10, CN11

“Artistic Growth Statement” supported by visual evidence.

Final artwork(s) with process reflection 

• final artistic statement include  goals 
• self-reflection 
• process artifacts 
• storyboards 
• shot lists 
• interview question 
• sketches/thumbnails,  
• research, iterations

CR3, PR6, RE8, RE9

Evidence of growth/learning gleaned from Artist statements, short answers to guided questions, and self-reflections must be visible in the final artwork(s); additional process artifacts as evidence can be included if artifact supports artists goals/statements.

Creative Products

CR 1, 2, 3: Create

• Create two contrasting  musical phrases

• Notate the phrases using standard notation (hand written or software program).

PR 4, 5, 6: Performance

• Perform a solo work with or without accompaniment. (Ensemble Group or Solo NYSSMA)
  
   

CR 1, 2, 3: Create 

• Create a musical period

• Notate the composition  using standard notation (hand-written or software program).

PR 4, 5, 6: Performance

• Perform a solo work with or without accompaniment. (Solo NYSSMA) 
  
  
  
  
  
  
   

CR 1, 2, 3: Create 

• Create a brief composition or arrangement that is at least 24 measures in length

• Notate the composition using standard notation (hand-written or software program). 

PR 4, 5, 6: Performance

• Perform a solo work  with or without accompaniment. (Solo NYSSMA Level 6 or All State)

Reflection on the Creative Process

In 500 or fewer words or in a video recording of three or fewer minutes: 

PR 4, 5, 6: Performance

• Describe the process used to select, learn and perform the portfolio performance  piece.
  
  
  
  
   

In 500 or fewer words or  in a video recording of  three or fewer minutes: 

RE 7, 8, 9: Reflection

• Analyze the portfolio performance piece, explaining how knowledge of musical structures and contexts inform the performer’s interpretive decisions.
  
  
  
   

In 500 or fewer words or  in a video recording of  three or fewer minutes: 

CN 10, 11: Connection

• Design and complete a capstone music service project that requires musical leadership and  creativity. Reflect on the experience.

or

• Research the impact of a  musician or a group of  musicians on a society  and identify the factors  that contributed to the  impact.

Artist Statement 

CR1, CR2, CN10

500 words or less (1-3 paragraphs)

• Required elements for statement of goals should mirror  the post project reflection criteria

Evidence of Creative Process | Artifacts (5 - 7)

CR3, PR5, RE7 

CN10, CN11

Evidence of Creative Process and Artifacts could include,  but is not limited to:

Production Photos, Performance Videos, Research Materials, Journals, Images, Collages, Articles, Sketches, Renderings, Drawings, Drafting, Prompt Book, Annotated Scripts. Programs, Promotional Materials, Mind Maps, Inspiration Boards, Models, Character Analysis, Plot Analysis, Design Analysis

Initial Performance or  Presentation: 

• Performance 
• Production (Direction, Stage Management, Design, Media) 
• Script
• Dramaturgy
• Arts Management

PR4, PR6 

15 minutes maximum

Evidence of Peer and  Teacher Feedback and  Student Revision

CR3, PR5, RE7, RE8

Written or Recorded

Final Performance or  Presentation: 

• Performance
• Production (Direction, Stage Management, Design, Media) 
• Script 
• Dramaturgy 
• Arts Management

PR4, PR6, CN10 

How do we measure/quantify growth for the young artist? 

Post Project Self Reflection

RE9, CN11 

• This reflection encompasses all projects
• Criteria for Reflection mirrors statements of goals

Performance

Dancers should demonstrate progress in diverse dance forms.

Video recording of two minutes of technique in two dance forms per year.

PR4, PR5

Video recording of a 3–8-minute performance of a formal dance work created by teacher, guest artist, or self per year. 

CR1, CR2, CR3, PR4, PR5, PR6, CN10

Choreography 

Dancers should demonstrate proficiency in creating original dance works in a particular style.

5-6 small or large group works, movement studies, or compositions over the course of the pathway.

CR1, CR2, CR3, RE9, PR4, PR5, PR6, CN10, CN11

Video of rehearsal footage and choreographic processes. 

CR1, CR2, CR3, CN10, CN11

Written journal entries reflecting on the choreographic process including rehearsal activities, explorations, revisions, goals, and outcomes.

RE8, RE9, CN10, CN11

Process artifacts including but not limited to: choreography notes, maps, lists, photos, videos.

RE8, RE9, CR1, CR2

Resources used to inspire or aid the choreographic process such as videos, articles, images, or artifacts that illuminate the historical, social, cultural influences of the work.

CR2, RE7, RE8, RE9, CN10, CN11

Technical Production 

Submit photos, notes, sketches of a set design for a piece of choreography.

CR3, PR5, PR6

Dancers must participate in the design and production  processes of producing dance performance.

Submit photos, notes, or sketches of a costume design for a piece of choreography they created.

CR3, PR5, PR6, CN11

Submit a video or a plot of a light design for a specific piece of choreography.

CR3, PR5, PR6, CN11

Submit a reflection on stage managing a dance performance outlining responsibility, challenges, successes they experienced.

CR1, RE7, RE9, CN11

Artist Statement 

Dancers will write a philosophy of creative values, artistic perspectives and goals, and  evidence of their progress/achievement of these values and  viewpoints.

Annual Artist Statement includes reflection on:  

• creative/artistic values
• impactful dance  experiences
• challenges encountered
• changes in aesthetic perspectives throughout the year
• influential artists that inspired growth or change

Possible Supplemental Materials:

• video | audio | drawings of self

RE7, RE8, RE9, CN10, CN11