New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 6 - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 64 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL - COMPETENCIES FOR LICENSURE
Part 13 - COMPETENCIES FOR ENTRY-LEVEL PERFORMING ARTS AND VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION TEACHERS
Section 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:

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.