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K–12 Standards

Gr1 Art

Other National Core Arts Standards Visual Arts sets

Creating: Conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr

  • A

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr1

    1. 1

      Engage collaboratively in exploration and imaginative play with materials.VA:Cr1.1.1a 

    2. 2

      Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.VA:Cr1.2.1a 

  • B

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr2

    1. 1

      Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.VA:Cr2.1.1a 

    2. 2

      Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.VA:Cr2.2.1a 

    3. 3

      Identify and classify uses of everyday objects through drawings, diagrams, sculptures, or other visual means.VA:Cr2.3.1a 

  • C

    Refine and complete artistic work.VA:Cr3

    1. 1

      Use art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.VA:Cr3.1.1a 

Presenting: Interpreting and sharing artistic work.VA:Pr

  • A

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

    1. 1

      Explain why some objects, artifacts, and artworks are valued over others.VA:Pr4.1.1a 

  • B

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

    1. 1

      Ask and answer questions such as where, when, why, and how artwork should be prepared for presentation or preservation.VA:Pr5.1.1a 

  • C

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

    1. 1

      Identify the roles and responsibilities of people who work in and visit museums and other art venues.VA:Pr6.1.1a 

Responding: Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning.VA:Re

  • A

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.VA:Re7

    1. 1

      Select and describe works of art that illustrate daily life experiences of one’s self and others.VA:Re7.1.1a 

    2. 2

      Compare images that represent the same subject.VA:Re7.2.1a 

  • B

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.VA:Re8

    1. 1

      Interpret art by categorizing subject matter and identifying the characteristics of form.VA:Re8.1.1a 

  • C

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.VA:Re9

    1. 1

      Classify artwork based on different reasons for preferences.VA:Re9.1.1a 

Connecting: Relating artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context.VA:Cn

  • A

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

    1. 1

      Identify times, places and reasons by which students make art outside of school.VA:Cn10.1.1a 

  • B

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

    1. 1

      Understand that people from different places and times have made art for a variety of reasons.VA:Cn11.1.1a

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
Where can I read the official document?
National Core Arts Standards

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