Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: Grade K

Other Florida Fine Arts sets

Critical Thinking and Reflection

  • 1

    Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.

    1. a

      Create and share personal works of art with others.VA.K.C.1.1

    2. b

      Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

      1. i

        Independent

        1. a

          Create personal works of art.VA.K.C.1.In.a

      2. ii

        Supported

        1. a

          Explore images and media for artwork.VA.K.C.1.Su.a

      3. iii

        Participatory

        1. a

          Attend to images and media for artwork.VA.K.C.1.Pa.a

  • 2

    Assessing our own and others' artistic work, using critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, is central to artistic growth.

    1. a

      Describe personal choices made in the creation of artwork.VA.K.C.2.1

    2. b

      Identify media used by self or peers.VA.K.C.2.2

    3. c

      Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

      1. i

        Independent

        1. a

          Create personal works of art.VA.K.C.2.In.a

      2. ii

        Supported

        1. b

          Explore images and media for artwork.VA.K.C.2.Su.a

      3. iii

        Participatory

        1. c

          Attend to images and media for artwork.VA.K.C.2.Pa.a

Skills, Techniques, and Processes

  • 1

    The arts are inherently experiential and actively engage learners in the processes of creating, interpreting, and responding to art.

    1. a

      Explore art processes and media to produce artworks.VA.K.S.1.1

    2. b

      Produce artwork influenced by personal decisions and ideas.VA.K.S.1.2

    3. c

      Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

      1. i

        Independent

        1. a

          Recognize basic art processes and media.VA.K.S.1.In.a

        2. b

          Create artwork that communicates awareness of self.VA.K.S.1.In.b

        3. c

          Explore the use of art tools, processes, and media.VA.2.S.1.In.a

      2. ii

        Supported

        1. a

          Explore basic art processes and media.VA.K.S.1.Su.a

        2. b

          Explore ideas and images for artwork.VA.K.S.1.Su.b

      3. ii

        Participatory

        1. a

          Attend to basic art processes and media.VA.K.S.1.Pa.a

        2. b

          Attend to images for artwork.VA.K.S.1.Pa.b

  • 2

    Development of skills, techniques, and processes in the arts strengthens our ability to remember, focus on, process, and sequence information.

    1. a

      Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media. e.g., media-specific techniques, eye-hand coordination, fine-motor skillsVA.K.S.2.1

    2. b

      Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

      1. i

        Independent

        1. a

          Recognize basic art tools and media.VA.K.S.2.In.a

      2. ii

        Supported

        1. a

          Explore basic art tools and media.  VA.K.S.2.Su.a

      3. iii

        Participatory

        1. a

          Attend to basic art tools and media.  VA.K.S.2.Pa.a

  • 3

    Through purposeful practice, artists learn to manage, master, and refine simple, then complex, skills and techniques.

    1. a

      Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media.VA.K.S.3.1

    2. b

      Practice skills to develop craftsmanship.VA.K.S.3.2

    3. c

      Handle art tools and media safely in the art room.VA.K.S.3.3

    4. d

      Identify artwork that belongs to others and represents their ideas. VA.K.S.3.4

    5. e

      Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

      1. i

        Independent

        1. a

          Explore a variety of visual art tools and media.VA.K.S.3.In.a

      2. ii

        Supported

        1. a

          Explore a variety of visual art media.VA.K.S.3.Su.a

      3. iii

        Participatory

        1. a

          Attend to a variety of visual art media.VA.K.S.3.Pa.a

Organizational Structure

  • 1

    Understanding the organizational structure of an art form provides a foundation for appreciation of artistic works and respect for the creative process.

    1. a

      Explore the placement of the structural elements of art in personal works of art.VA.K.O.1.1

    2. b

      Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

      1. i

        Independent

        1. a

          Explore basic structural elements of art.VA.K.O.1.In.a

      2. ii

        Supported

        1. b

          Explore a variety of visual art.VA.K.O.1.Su.a

      3. iii

        Participatory

        1. c

          Attend to a variety of visual art.VA.K.O.1.Pa.a

  • 2

    The structural rules and conventions of an art form serve as both a foundation and departure point for creativity.

    1. a

      Generate ideas and images for artworks based on memory, imagination, and experiences.VA.K.O.2.1

    2. b

      Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

      1. i

        Independent

        1. a

          Generate ideas and images for artwork that communicate awareness of self.VA.K.O.2.In.a

      2. ii

        Supported

        1. b

          Explore ideas and images for artwork.VA.K.O.2.Su.a

      3. iii

        Participatory

        1. c

          Attend to images for artwork.VA.K.O.2.Pa.a

  • 3

    Every art form uses its own unique language, verbal and non-verbal, to document and communicate with the world.

    1. a

      Create works of art to document experiences of self and community.VA.K.O.3.1

    2. b

      Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

      1. i

        Independent

        1. a

          Recognize and use structural elements of art.VA.K.O.3.In.a

      2. ii

        Supported

        1. b

          Explore basic structural elements of art.VA.K.O.3.Su.a

      3. iii

        Participatory

        1. c

          Attend to basic structural elements of art.VA.K.O.3.Pa.a

Historical and Global Connections

  • 1

    Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d).

    1. a

      Describe art from selected cultures and places.VA.K.H.1.1

    2. b

      Follow directions for suitable behavior in an art audience.VA.K.H.1.2

    3. c

      Explain how art-making can help people express ideas and feelings.VA.K.H.1.3

    4. d

      Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

      1. i

        Independent

        1. a

          Respond to visual art from selected cultures and places.VA.K.H.1.In.a

        2. b

          Demonstrate awareness of appropriate audience etiquette.VA.K.H.1.In.b

        3. c

          Respond to a variety of visual art.VA.K.H.1.In.c

      2. ii

        Supported

        1. a

          Explore visual art from selected cultures and places.VA.K.H.1.Su.a

        2. b

          Attend respectfully to artwork of others.VA.K.H.1.Su.b

        3. c

          Explore a variety of visual art.VA.K.H.1.Su.c

      3. iii

        Participatory

        1. a

          Attend to visual art in activities and environments.VA.K.H.1.Pa.a

        2. b

          Attend respectfully to the artwork of others.VA.K.H.1.Pa.b

  • 2

    The arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events, and help explain how new directions in the arts have emerged.

    1. a

      Compare selected artworks from various cultures to find differences and similarities.VA.K.H.2.1

    2. b

      Explore everyday objects that have been designed and created by artists.VA.K.H.2.2

    3. c

      Describe where artwork is displayed in school or other places.VA.K.H.2.3

    4. d

      Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

      1. i

        Independent

        1. a

          Respond to the visual art of diverse cultures and historical periods.VA.K.H.2.In.a

        2. b

          Explore visual art in common activities and environments.VA.K.H.2.In.b

      2. ii

        Supported

        1. a

          Explore the visual art of diverse cultures and historical periods.VA.K.H.2.Su.a

        2. b

          Attend to visual art in common activities and environments.VA.K.H.2.Su.b

      3. iii

        Participatory

        1. a

          Attend to visual art in activities and environments.VA.K.H.2.Pa.a

        2. b

          Attend to a variety of visual art.VA.K.H.2.Pa.b

  • 3

    Connections among the arts and other disciplines strengthen learning and the ability to transfer knowledge and skills to and from other fields.

    1. a

      Express ideas related to non-art content areas through personal artworks.VA.K.H.3.1

    2. b

      Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

      1. i

        Independent

        1. a

          Explore different representations of familiar themes in visual art.VA.K.H.3.In.a

      2. ii

        Supported

        1. b

          Respond to visual art representations of familiar themes.VA.K.H.3.Su.a

      3. iii

        Participatory

        1. c

          Attend to visual art.VA.K.H.3.Pa.a

Innovation, Technology, and the Future

  • 1

    Creating, interpreting, and responding in the arts stimulate the imagination and encourage innovation and creative risk-taking.

    1. a

      Experiment with art media for personal satisfaction and perceptual awareness.VA.K.F.1.1

    2. b

      Identify real and imaginary subject matter in works of art.VA.K.F.1.2

    3. c

      Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

      1. i

        Independent

        1. a

          Explore visual art tools and media.VA.K.F.1.In.a

        2. b

          Re-create basic shapes.VA.K.F.1.In.b

      2. ii

        Supported

        1. a

          Explore visual art media.VA.K.F.1.Su.a

        2. b

          Explore basic shapes.VA.K.F.1.Su.b

      3. iii

        Participatory

        1. a

          Explore sensory stimulation related to visual art.VA.K.F.1.Pa.a

        2. b

          Attend to basic shapes.VA.K.F.1.Pa.b

  • 2

    Careers in and related to the arts significantly and positively impact local and global economies.

    1. a

      Describe where art ideas or products can be found in stores.VA.K.F.2.1

    2. b

      Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

      1. i

        Independent

        1. a

          Recognize visual art in the environment.VA.K.F.2.In.a

      2. ii

        Supported

        1. b

          Attend to visual art in the environment.VA.K.F.2.Su.a

      3. iii

        Participatory

        1. c

          Attend to sensory stimulation related to visual art.VA.K.F.2.Pa.a

  • 3

    The 21st-century skills necessary for success as citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy are embedded in the study of the arts.

    1. a

      Create artwork that communicates an awareness of self as part of the community.VA.K.F.3.1

    2. b

      Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

      1. i

        Independent

        1. a

          Use a variety of visual art media to create artwork that communicates awareness of self.VA.K.F.3.In.a

      2. ii

        Supported

        1. b

          Explore a variety of visual art media.VA.K.F.3.Su.a

      3. iii

        Participatory

        1. c

          Attend to a variety of visual art media.VA.K.F.3.Pa.a

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2010

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