Visual Arts: Grade K

Creating

  • 1:

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and works.

    1. K.

      Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.VA:Cr1.1.K

    2. K.

      Engage collaboratively in creative art making in response to an artistic problem.VA:Cr1.2.K

  • 2:

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

    1. K.

      Through experimentation, build skills in various media and approaches to art making.VA:Cr2.1.K

    2. K.

      Identify safe and non-toxic art materials, tools, and equipment.VA:Cr2.2.K

    3. K.

      Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.VA:Cr2.3.K

  • 3:

    Refine and complete artistic work.

    1. K.

      Explain the process of making art while creating.VA:Cr3.1.K

Presenting

  • 4:

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

    1. K.

      Select art objects for personal portfolio and display, explaining why they were chosen.VA:Pr4.1.K

  • 5:

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

    1. K.

      Explain the purpose of a portfolio or collection.VA:Pr5.1.K

  • 6:

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

    1. K.

      Explain what an art museum is and distinguish how an art museum is different from other buildings.VA:Pr6.1.K

Responding

  • 7:

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.

    1. K.

      Identify uses of art within one's personal environment.VA:Re7.1.K

    2. K.

      Describe what an image represents.VA:Re7.2.K

  • 8:

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

    1. K.

      Interpret art by identifying subject matter and describing relevant details.VA:Re8.1.K

  • 9:

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

    1. K.

      Explain reasons for selecting a preferred artwork.VA:Re9.1.K

Connecting

  • 10:

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

    1. K.

      Create art that tells a story about a life experience.VA:Cn10.1.K

  • 11:

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.

    1. K.

      Identify a purpose of an artwork.VA:Cn11.1.K

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2015
Where can I read the official document?
Kansas Curricular Standards for Visual Arts