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Visual Performing & Applied Arts

Visual Performing & Applied Arts

Content Guidelines

Content Guidelines

Michigan Merit Curriculum - Visual, Performing and Applied Arts


In preparation for implementation of the new high school graduation requirements, the Michigan Department of Education, in collaboration with partners across the state, has developed Course/Credit Guidelines to provide all educators and students with a common understanding of what high school students should know and be able to do at the completion of each credit/course. Click the link below for Michigan's standards, benchmarks and grade level content expectations for Visual Arts, Music, Dance, and Theater:

Visual, Performing and Applied Arts Content Expectations

Visual, Performing and Applied Arts Content Expectations