Visual Art: Grade 6

Create

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr1.6

    1. A

      Play & IdeationVA:Cr1A.6

      1. 1

        Combine concepts collaboratively to generate innovative ideas for creating art.VA:Cr1A.1.6

    2. B

      InvestigationVA:Cr1B.6

      1. 1

        Formulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art.VA:Cr1B.1.6

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr2.6

    1. A

      Skill AcquisitionVA:Cr2A.6

      1. 1

        Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.VA:Cr2A.1.6

    2. B

      Safety & EthicsVA:Cr2B.6

      1. 1

        Explain environmental implications of conservation, care, and clean-up of art materials, tools and equipment.VA:Cr2B.1.6

    3. C

      Creating Interactions with ArtVA:Cr2C.6

      1. 1

        Design or redesign objects, places, or systems that meet the identified needs of diverse users. VA:Cr2C.1.6

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work.VA:Cr3.6

    1. A

      Reflect - Refine - ContinueVA:Cr3A.6

      1. 1

        Reflect on whether personal artwork conveys the intended meaning and revise accordingly.VA:Cr3A.1.6

Present

  • 4

    Select, Analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.VA:Pr4.6

    1. A

      SelectVA:Pr4A.6

      1. 1

        Analyze similarities and differences associated with preserving and presenting two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and digital artwork.VA:Pr4A.1.6

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.VA:Pr5.6

    1. A

      AnalyzeVA:Pr5A.6

      1. 1

        Individually or collaboratively, develop a visual plan for displaying works of art, analyzing exhibit space, the needs of the viewer, and the layout of the exhibit.VA:Pr5A.1.6

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.VA:Pr6.6

    1. A

      ShareVA:Pr6A.6

      1. 1

        Assess, explain, and provide evidence of how museums or other venues reflect history and values of a community. VA:Pr6A.1.6

Respond

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.VA:Re7.6

    1. A

      PerceiveVA:Re7A.6

      1. 1

        Identify and interpret works of art or design that reveal how people live around the world and what they value.VA:Re7A.1.6

    2. B

      AnalyzeVA:Re7B.6

      1. 1

        Analyze ways that visual components and cultural associations suggested by images influence ideas, emotions, and actions.VA:Re7B.1.6

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.VA:Re8.6

    1. A

      InterpretVA:Re8A.6

      1. 1

        Interpret art by distinguishing between relevant and non-relevant contextual information and analyzing subject matter, characteristic s of form and structure, and use of media to identify ideas and mood conveyed.VA:Re8A.1.6

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.VA:Re9.6

    1. A

      EvaluateVA:Re9A.6

      1. 1

        Develop and apply relevant criteria to evaluate a work of art.VA:Re9A.1.6

Connect

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. VA:Cn10.6

    1. A

      SynthesizeVA:Cn10A.6

      1. 1

        Generate a collection of ideas reflecting current interests and concerns that could be investigated in art-making.VA:Cn10A.1.6

  • 11

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.VA:Cn11.6

    1. A

      RelateVA:Cn11A.6

      1. 1

        Analyze how art reflects changing times, traditions, resources, and cultural uses. VA:Cn11A.1.6

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6
Where can I read the official document?
VISUAL ARTS GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS

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