Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: 2nd Grade

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Creating

  • 1

     Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and Work2.VA:Cr1

    1. 1

      Brainstorm to generate multiple approaches to an art or design problem.2.VA:Cr1.1

    2. 2

      Make art or design with various art materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.2.VA:Cr1.2

  • 2

    Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and Work2.VA:Cr2

    1. 1

      Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.2.VA:Cr2.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate safe procedures for using and cleaning art tools, equipment, and studio spaces.2.VA:Cr2.2

    3. 3

      Repurpose found objects to make a new artwork or design.2.VA:Cr2.3

  • 3

    Refine and Complete Artistic Work2.VA:Cr3

    1. 1

      Discuss and reflect with peers about choices made in creating artwork.2.VA:Cr3

Presenting

  • 4

    Select, Analyze, and Interpret Artistic Work for Presentation2.VA:Pr4

    1. 1

      Categorize artwork based on a theme or concept for an exhibit.2.VA:Pr4

  • 5

    Develop and Refine Artistic Techniques and Work for Presentation2.VA:Pr5

    1. 1

      Distinguish between different materials or artistic techniques for preparing artwork for presentation.2.VA:Pr5

  • 6

    Convey Meaning Through the Presentation of Artistic Work2.VA:Pr6

    1. 1

      Analyze how art exhibited inside and outside of schools (such as in museums, galleries, virtual spaces, and other venues) contributes to communities.2.VA:Pr6

  • 7

     Perceive and Analyze Artistic Work2.VA:Re7

    1. 1

      Perceive and describe aesthetic characteristics of one’s natural world and constructed environments.2.VA:Re7.1

    2. 2

      Categorize images based on expressive properties.2.VA:Re7.2

Responding

  • 8

    Interpret Intent and Meaning in Artistic Work2.VA:Re8

    1. 1

      Interpret art by identifying the mood suggested by a work of art and describing relevant subject matter and characteristics of form.2.VA:Re8

  • 9

    Apply Criteria to Evaluate Artistic Work2.VA:Re9

    1. 1

      Use learned art vocabulary to express preferences about artwork.2.VA:Re9

Connecting

  • 10

    Synthesize and Relate Knowledge and Personal Experiences to Make Art2.VA:Cn10

    1. 1

      Create works of art about events in home, school, or community life.2.VA:Cn10

  • 11

    Relate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding2.VA:Cn11

    1. 1

      Compare and contrast cultural uses of artwork from different times and places.2.VA:Cn11

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 2
Where can I read the official document?
California Arts Standards for Visual Arts

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