Visual Arts: Grade 4

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

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    Brainstorm multiple approaches to a creative art or design problem.VA:Cr1.1.4

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    Collaboratively set goals and create artwork that is meaningful and has purpose to the makers.VA:Cr1.2.4

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

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    Explore and invent art-making techniques and approaches.VA:Cr2.1.4

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    When making works of art, utilize and care for materials, tools, and equipment in a manner that prevents danger to oneself and others.VA:Cr2.2.4

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    Document, describe, and represent regional constructed environments.VA:Cr2.3.4

Refine and complete artistic work.

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    Revise artwork in progress on the basis of insights gained through peer discussion.VA:Cr3.1.4

Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation.

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    Analyze how past, present, and emerging technologies have impacted the preservation and presentation of artwork.VA:Pr4.1.4

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

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    Analyze the various considerations for presenting and protecting art in various locations, indoor or outdoor settings, in temporary or permanent forms, and in physical or digital formats.VA:Pr5.1.4

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

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    Compare and contrast purposes of art museums, art galleries, and other venues, as well as the types of personal experiences they provide.VA:Pr6.1.4

Perceive and analyze artistic work.

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    Compare responses to a work of art before and after working in similar media.VA:Pr7.1.4

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    Analyze components in visual imagery that convey messages.VA:Re7.2.4

Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

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    Interpret art by referring to contextual information and analyzing relevant subject matter, characteristics of form, and use of media.VA:Re8.1.4

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

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    Apply one set of criteria to evaluate more than one work of art.VA:Re9.1.4

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

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    Create works of art that reflect community cultural traditions.VA:Cn10.1.4

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

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    Through observation, infer information about time, place, and culture in which a work of art was created.VA:Cn11.1.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
When were these standards adopted?
2015

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