(1) An eighth-grade student at the proficient level of media literacy demonstrates solid academic performance.   He/she:

(a) analyzes how media content is influenced by media form;

(b) applies appropriate skills and strategies to effectively produce, analyze, and evaluate media messages;

(c) compares historical and cultural differences in media and selects appropriate media for a task or topic; and

(d) displays a complete understanding of the points of view, consequences, and influences of media.