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K–12 Standards

Gr5 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

      Combine ideas to generate an innovative idea for art-making.VA:Cr1.1.5a 

    2. 2

      Identify and demonstrate diverse methods of artistic investigation to choose an approach for beginning a work of art.VA:Cr1.2.5a 

  • B

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr2

    1. 1

      Experiment and develop skills in multiple art-making techniques and approaches through practice.VA:Cr2.1.5a 

    2. 2

      Demonstrate quality craftsmanship through care for and use of materials, tools, and equipment.VA:Cr2.2.5a 

    3. 3

      Identify, describe, and visually document places and/or objects of personal significance.VA:Cr2.3.5a 

  • C

    Refine and complete artistic work.VA:Cr3

    1. 1

      Create artist statements using art vocabulary to describe personal choices in art-making.VA:Cr3.1.5a 

Presenting: Interpreting and sharing artistic work.VA:Pr

  • A

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

    1. 1

      Define the roles and responsibilities of a curator, explaining the skills and knowledge needed in preserving, maintaining, and presenting objects, artifacts and artwork.VA:Pr4.1.5a 

  • B

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

    1. 1

      Develop a logical argument for safe and effective use of materials and techniques for preparing and presenting artwork.VA:Pr5.1.5a 

  • C

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

    1. 1

      Cite evidence about how an exhibition in a museum or other venue presents ideas and provides information about a specific concept or topic.VA:Pr6.1.5a 

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

  • A

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.VA:Re7

    1. 1

      Compare one’s own interpretation of a work of art with the interpretation of others.VA:Re7.1.5a 

    2. 2

      Identify and analyze cultural associations suggested by visual imagery.VA:Re7.2.5a 

  • B

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.VA:Re8

    1. 1

      Interpret art by analyzing characteristics of form and structure, contextual information, subject matter, visual elements, and use of media to identify ideas and mood conveyed.VA:Re8.1.5a 

  • C

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.VA:Re9

    1. 1

      Recognize differences in criteria used to evaluate works of art depending on styles, genres, and media as well as historical and cultural contexts.VA:Re9.1.5a 

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

      Apply formal and conceptual vocabularies of art and design to view surroundings in new ways through artmaking.VA:Cn10.1.5a 

  • B

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

    1. 1

      Identify how art is used to inform or change beliefs, values, or behaviors of an individual or society.VA:Cn11.1.5a 

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 5
Where can I read the official document?
National Core Arts Standards

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