This document outlines the performance standards for visual arts in North Dakota public schools, grades K-12. Four levels of performance are provided for each benchmark by North Dakota educators for K-4, 5-8, and 9-12 grade levels. Level 4 describes advanced proficiency; Level 3, proficiency; Level 2, partial proficiency; and Level 1, novice. Each grade level is measured by the following standards: (1) Media, Techniques and Processes; (2) Structure and Function; (3) Subject Matter, Themes, Symbols, and Ideas in Visual Art; (4) Visual Art History and Culture; (5) Merits of Visual Art; and (6) Connections. The document then outlines (in separate sections) performance standards in detail for grades K-4, 5-8, and 9-12. (BT)