The School of Visual and Performing Arts has been developed keeping in mind the standards which incorporate both traditional means of artistic expression and newer media, such as cinematography, video, and computer-generated art. The standards incorporate both traditional means of artistic expression and newer media, such as cinematography, video, and computer-generated art. The visual and performing arts standards reflect our belief that all children should have access to challenging curriculum content, exhibit a high level of performance proficiency, and be prepared for the world of tomorrow.