Visual Arts: Grade 2

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

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    Brainstorm collaboratively multiple approaches to an art or design problem.VA:Cr1.1.2

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    Make art or design with various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.VA:Cr1.2.2

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

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    Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.VA:Cr2.1.2

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    Demonstrate safe procedures for using and cleaning art tools, equipment, and studio spaces.VA:Cr2.2.2

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    Repurpose objects to make something new.VA:Cr2.3.2

Refine and complete artistic work.

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    Discuss and reflect with peers about choices made in creating artwork.VA:Cr3.1.2

Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation.

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    Categorize artwork based on a theme or concept for an exhibit.VA:Pr4.1.2

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

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    Distinguish between different materials or artistic techniques for preparing artwork for presentation.VA:Pr5.1.2

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

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    Analyze how art exhibited inside and outside of schools (such as in museums, galleries, virtual spaces, and other venues) contributes to communities.VA:Pr6.1.2

Perceive and analyze artistic work.

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    Perceive and describe aesthetic characteristics of one's natural world and constructed environments.VA:Pr7.1.2

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    Categorize images based on expressive properties.VA:Re7.2.2

Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

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    Interpret art by identifying the mood suggested by a work of art and describing relevant subject matter and characteristics of form.VA:Re8.1.2

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

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    Use learned art vocabulary to express preferences about artwork.VA:Re9.1.2

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

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    Create works of art about events in home, school, or community life.VA:Cn10.1.2

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

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    Compare and contrast cultural uses of artwork from different times and places.VA:Cn11.1.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 2
When were these standards adopted?
2015

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