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K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: Pre-K

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Creating

  • Anchor Standard 1

    Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and WorkPK.VA:Cr1

    1. 1

      Engage in self-directed or collaborative exploration with a variety of arts materials.PK.VA:Cr1.1

    2. 2

      Engage in self-directed, creative art-making.PK.VA:Cr1.2

  • Anchor Standard 2

    Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and WorkPK.VA:Cr2

    1. 1

      Use a variety of artmaking tools.PK.VA:Cr2.1

    2. 2

      Share art materials with others.PK.VA:Cr2.2

    3. 3

      Create and tell about art that communicates a story about a familiar place or object.PK.VA:Cr2.3

  • Anchor Standard 3

    Refine and Complete Artistic Work. Share and talk about personal artwork.PK.VA:Cr3

Presenting

  • Anchor Standard 4

    Select, Analyze, and Interpret Artistic Work for Presentation. Identify reasons for saving and displaying objects, artifacts, and artwork.PK.VA:Pr4

  • Anchor Standard 5

    Develop and Refine Artistic Techniques and Work for Presentation. Identify places where art may be displayed or saved.PK.VA:Pr5

  • Anchor Standard 6

    Convey Meaning Through the Presentation of Artistic Work. Identify where art is displayed, both inside and outside of school.PK.VA:Pr6

Responding

  • Anchor Standard 7

    Perceive and Analyze Artistic WorkPK.VA:Re7

    1. 1

      Recognize art in one’s environment.PK.VA:Re7.1

    2. 2

      Distinguish between images and real objects.PK.VA:Re7.2

  • Anchor Standard 8

    Interpret Intent and Meaning in Artistic Work. Interpret art by identifying and describing subject matterPK.VA:Re8

  • Anchor Standard 9

    Apply Criteria to Evaluate Artistic Work. Select a preferred artwork and share.PK.VA:Re9

Connecting

  • Anchor Standard 10

    Synthesize and Relate Knowledge and Personal Experiences to Make Art. Explore the world using descriptive and expressive words and artmaking.PK.VA:Cn10

  • Anchor Standard 11

    Relate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding. Recognize that people make art.PK.VA:Cn11

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