1.

CREATING ART: Use the creative processes and the language of art to communicate through a variety of media and techniques.
To meet this standard, students will:
1.1 Use the creative process to plan, organize, and problem solve
1.2 Understand and use the language of art: the elements of art and principles of design
1.3 Apply visual awareness to the creative process
1.4 Develop skills and craftsmanship with materials, tools, and techniques
By the
end of
grade:

1.1 Use the creative process to

plan, organize, and problem
solve

1.2 Understand and apply the

elements of art and principles of
design

1.3 Apply visual awareness to

the creative process.

1.4 Develop skills and

craftsmanship with a variety of
materials, tools, and techniques

a. Use observations and

experiences, both spontaneously
and deliberately, to plan and create
art.
a. Self assess choices and
adjustments when planning and
creating art.

a. Identify the elements of art and

begin to apply principles of design.

a. Create art that reflects personal

observation and experience.

a. Purposefully experiment with

materials and techniques to
produce a range of artwork

a. Manipulate the elements of art

and the principles of design to
create art.

a. Create art through purposeful

observation that reflects
introspection.

a. Demonstrate confidence and skill

in a variety of materials and
techniques to create art

a. Reflect upon and revise various

plans to organize ideas and
materials and apply deliberate
approaches in creating art

a. Purposefully apply the elements

of art and principles of design to
express an intended idea.

a. Create works of art that reflect

refinement of technique and
confidence in execution

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a. Follow a systematic investigation

of formal and conceptual issues
when creating art and building a
portfolio.

a. Demonstrate proficiency in the

use of the elements of art and
principles of design with a variety of
media and techniques
b. Apply the elements of art and
principles of design in thoughtful
and inventive ways to convey
personal meaning

a. Use personal interpretation of

observations to create art
b. Use a variety of media,
innovative combinations, and
subjects.
a. Create art that demonstrates
evidence of refined observation to
transform and represent external
and affective themes.

a. Use tools, techniques and

processes proficiently
b. Purposefully select tools,
techniques, and processes that
best represent subject, theme and
concepts.

2. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT: Understand how art has shaped and preserved history and culture
To meet this standard, students will:
2.1
Understand how history and culture have influenced art
2.2
Understand how art has influenced and defined history and culture
By the
end of
grade:
2
5

2.1

Understand how history and culture have influenced art

a. Recognize that all cultures produce art.

b. Understand that art transcends time.
a. Relate works of art to a particular time period
b. Understand that culture and historical events influence art

2.2 Understand how art has influenced and defined history and culture

a. Identify and compare art that is used in cultural celebrations.

a. Recognize that art objects, motifs, and styles define cultural identity.

a. Identify artists and artistic movements within a specific time period.

b. Compare and contrast artworks from different cultures and historical
periods

a. Identify influences of art and artists on cultural and historical events

b. Identify examples and discuss how visual art is used to shape peoples
ideas and opinions.

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a. Critically analyze the context and function of specific art objects, artists,
and art movements within varied cultures, times, and places
b. Know that the roles of artists have changed over time and throughout
cultures.

a. Understand how societies throughout history have used imagery to define

and promote political, social, and cultural agendas
b. Understand the persuasive power images have in shaping/reinforcing the
culture/societys identity
c. Understand how commercial and media images shape contemporary and
traditional cultures.

3. PERCEPTION AND EVALUATION: Using the language of art, students critically analyze, derive meaning from, and evaluate artwork.
To meet this standard, students will:
3.1 Describe art works using the language of art.
3.2 Interpret art works using the language of art.
3.3 Judge and evaluate art works using the language of art
By the
end of
grade:
2

3.1 Describe artworks using the language

of art.

3.2 Interpret artworks using the language of art.

3.3 Judge and evaluate artwork using the

language of art.

a. Use the senses to make observations

about works of art
b. Use basic art concepts and vocabulary
when making observations.

a. Communicate ideas and feelings about works of

art Use basic art concepts and vocabulary when
communicating ideas and feelings about work

a. Evaluate works of art based on personal points

of view
b. Use basic art concepts and vocabulary when
evaluating works of art

a. Use the vocabulary of art to compare and

contrast works of art

a. Communicate and support interpretations of

works of art
Interpret a work of art in light of the context in
which it was created

a. Use the vocabulary of art to describe,

explain, and classify the information in
works of art

a. Ask relevant questions about works of art

b. Analyze and communicate well-supported
interpretations of art work, showing an informed
point of view

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a. Use appropriate art vocabulary to

articulate how the elements of art and
principles of design communicate
relationships within works of art

a. Pose informed and challenging questions about

art work
b. Communicate interpretations of art works,
supported by an understanding of the artists
purpose
c. works of art, taking into consideration artists
purpose and the historic and social context of the
work
d. Demonstrate an informed curiosity that
challenges conventional interpretations of works of
art

a. Use external criteria to judge and evaluate works

of art
b. Use art concepts and vocabulary to generate
personal criteria for evaluating works of art
c. Use art concepts and vocabulary to reflect upon
works of art
a. Make insightful judgments about works of art
using an extensive range of art terms and concepts
b. Generate and apply criteria to evaluate and
critique the merit and significance of works of art
c. Thoughtfully select, organize, and reflect upon
works of art for a portfolio
a. Communicate in-depth critiques of the merit and
significance of works of art, using social, cultural,
historical and/or contextual relationships
b. Generate and apply criteria to select works for a
portfolio that reflects artistic growth and
achievement

4. CONNECTIONS: Use arts to make connections

To meet this standard, students will:
4.1 Make connections to other curricular areas
4.2 Make connections between visual art and the performing arts
4.3 Make personal connections with visual art
4.4 Make connections between the study of art and art careers
By the
end of
grade:
2

4.1 Make connections to

other curricular areas
a. Identify art concepts that
cross disciplines (e.g., pattern,
shape, scale, form, balance,
repetition, rhythm)
b. Demonstrate understanding
of the relationship between
words and images by applying
text to images and images to
text
a. Use artwork to
communicate and enhance
understanding of concepts in
other subject areas (e.g.,
science, English language arts,
mathematics, social studies)
a. Understand how the arts can
increase understanding in other
curricular areas and how other
curricular areas can increase
capacity in visual art

4.2 Make connections between

visual art and the performing
arts
a. Identify the different forms of the
arts
b. Understand what the arts have
in common
c. Be aware that the arts can
relate and combine for one
purpose

4.3 Make personal connections

with visual art

4.4 Make connections between the

study of art and art careers

a. Describe how art enriches

peoples lives

a. Identify products that artists design

and make and the careers of those
who make them

a. Describe the contributions of

art forms and of artists in a
multidisciplinary work of art

a. Understand the ways in

which we incorporate art into
our lives (e.g., creating,
collecting, appreciating)

a. Identify art professions that

require a portfolio for
employment (e.g., architect,
photographer, graphic designer,
book illustrator)

a. Understand that
multidisciplinary works of art
(e.g., musical theater, film,
MTV)are more than the sum of
their parts
b. Compare the media,
materials, and processes (e.g.,
perceiving, responding, creating
and communicating) used in
visual art with those used in

a. Understand how art contributes

to self-expression
b. Understand how and why
knowledge of the arts is
fundamental to our appreciation of
our world and who we are
c. Understand how art is a universal
language for expression and can
transcend cultural barriers

a. Understand the discipline that is

necessary to pursue a career in art
b. Understand the contributions that
artists make and the importance of
these contributions to society

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a. Synthesize knowledge of
visual art and other curricular
areas in order to enhance
products and/or performance in
each area

other arts disciplines

a. Synthesize knowledge of visual
art and other art forms in order to
enhance products and/or
performance in the arts

a. Understand how art can foster

growth and continuous personal
enrichment.

a. Understand the habits of mind and

the characteristics of the professional
artist (e.g., taking risks, capacity to
observe, self-discipline, organization)
b. Identify the experience, education,
and training needed for various careers
in art
c. Identify portfolio requirements for
employment in carious art professions
(e.g., architect, photographer, graphic
designer, book illustrator)