(1) A graduating student at the novice level is beginning to attain prerequisite knowledge and skills that are fundamental at each benchmark in the arts.   He/she:

(a) creates, performs/exhibits, and responds, with specific direction and in a limited way, through a minimum of one art form;

(b) applies, with much assistance, a basic understanding of some of the concepts, structures, and processes in the four art forms of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts;

(c) identifies, with assistance, skills and techniques, but shows limited ability to express ideas or to pose and solve problems in the arts;

(d) practices, with assistance, responsible, safe, and appropriate personal and group behavior in the arts;

(e) demonstrates, with assistance, a limited understanding of the characteristics and merits of his/her work and the works of others in the arts;

(f) rarely examines, without specific direction, the role of the arts in his/her society, diverse cultures, and historical periods; and

(g) demonstrates, with some assistance, limited connections among the arts, other subject areas, life, and work.