Visual Art: Grade K

Create

  • 1

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

    1. A

      Play & IdeationVA:Cr1A.k

      1. 1

        Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.VA:Cr1A.1.K

    2. B

      InvestigationVA:Cr1B.k

      1. 1

        Engage collaboratively in creative art-making in response to an artistic problem.VA:Cr1B.1.K

  • 2

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

    1. A

      Skill AcquisitionVA:Cr2A.k

      1. 1

        Through experimentation, build skills in various media and approaches to artmaking. VA:Cr2A.1.k

    2. B

      Safety & Ethics VA:Cr2B.k

      1. 1

        Identify safe and non-toxic art materials, tools and equipment.VA:Cr2B.1.k

    3. C

      Creating Interactions with ArtVA:Cr2C.k

      1. 1

        Create art that represents natural and constructed environments VA:Cr2C.1.k

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work. VA:Cr3.k

    1. A

      Reflect - Refine - ContinueVA:Cr3A.k

      1. 1

        Explain the process of making art while creating.VA:Cr3A.1.k

Present

  • 4

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

    1. A

      SelectVA:Pr4A.k

      1. 1

        Select art objects for personal portfolio and display, explaining why they were chosen.VA:Pr4A.1.k

  • 5

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

    1. A

      AnalyzeVA:Pr5A.k

      1. 1

        Explain the purpose of a portfolio or collection.VA:Pr5A.1.k

  • 6

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

    1. A

      ShareVA:Pr6A.k

      1. 1

        Explain what an art museum is and distinguish how an art museum is different from other buildings.VA:Pr6A.1.k

Respond

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.VA:Re7.k

    1. A

      PerceiveVA:Re7A.k

      1. 1

        Identify uses of art within one's personal environmentVA:Re7A.1.k

    2. B

      AnalyzeVA:Re7B.k

      1. 1

        Describe what an image represents.VA:Re7B.1.k

  • 8

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

    1. A

      InterpretVA:Re8A.k

      1. 1

        Interpret art by identifying subject matter and describing relevant details.

  • 9

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

    1. A

      EvaluateVA:Re9A.k

      1. 1

        Explain reasons for selecting a preferred artwork.VA:Re9A.1.k

Connect

  • 10

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

    1. A

      SynthesizeVA:Cn10A.k

      1. 1

        Create art that tells a story about a life experience.VA:Cn10A.1.k

  • 11

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

    1. A

      RelateVA:Cn11A.k

      1. 1

        Identify a purpose of an artwork.VA:Cn11A.1.k

Frequently asked questions

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

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