Visual Art: Grade 1

Create

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr1.1

    1. A

      Play & IdeationVA:Cr1A.1

      1. 1

        Engage collaborativel y in exploration and imaginative play with materials.VA:Cr1A.1.1

    2. B

      InvestigationVA:Cr1B.1

      1. 1

        Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.VA:Cr1B.1.1

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr2.1

    1. A

      Skill AcquisitionVA:Cr2A.1

      1. 1

        Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.VA:Cr2A.1.1

    2. B

      Safety & Ethics VA:Cr2B.1

      1. 1

        Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools and equipment while making art. VA:Cr2B.1.1

    3. C

      Creating Interactions with ArtVA:Cr2C.1

      1. 1

        Identify and classify uses of everyday objects through drawings, diagrams, sculptures, or other visual means.VA:Cr2C.1.1

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work.VA:Cr3.1

    1. A

      Reflect - Refine - ContinueVA:Cr3A.1

      1. 1

        Use art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.VA:Cr3A.1.1

Present

  • 4

    Select, Analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.VA:Pr4.1

    1. A

      SelectVA:Pr4A.1

      1. 1

        Explain why some objects, artifacts, and artwork are valued over others.VA:Pr4A.1.1

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.VA:Pr5.1

    1. A

      AnalyzeVA:Pr5A.1

      1. 1

        Ask and answer questions such as where, when, why and how artwork should be prepared for presentation or preservation.VA:Pr5A.1.1

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.VA:Pr6.1

    1. A

      ShareVA:Pr6A.1

      1. 1

        Identify the roles and responsibilities of people who work in and visit museums and other art venues.VA:Pr6A.1.1

Respond

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.VA:Re7.1

    1. A

      PerceiveVA:Re7A.1

      1. 1

        Select and describe works of art that illustrate daily life experiences of one's self and others.VA:Re7A.1.1

    2. B

      AnalyzeVA:Re7B.1

      1. 1

        Compare images that represent the same subject.VA:Re7B.1.1

  • 8

     Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.VA:Re8.1

    1. A

      InterpretVA:Re8A.1

      1. 1

        Interpret art by categorizing subject matter and identifying the characteristic s of form.VA:Re8A.1.1

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.VA:Re9.1

    1. A

      EvaluateVA:Re9A.1

      1. 1

        Classify artwork based on different reasons for preferences. VA:Re9A.1.1

Connect

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.VA:Cn10.1

    1. A

      SynthesizeVA:Cn10A.1

      1. 1

        Identify times, places and reasons by which students make art outside of school.VA:Cn10A.1.1

  • 11

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding. VA:Cn11.1

    1. A

      RelateVA:Cn11A.1

      1. 1

        Understand that people from different places and times have made art for a variety of reasons.VA:Cn11A.1.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
Where can I read the official document?
VISUAL ARTS GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS

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