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K–12 Standards

Gr6 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 concepts collaboratively to generate innovative ideas for creating art.VA:Cr1.1.6a 

    2. 2

      Formulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art.VA:Cr1.2.6a 

  • B

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr2

    1. 1

      Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.VA:Cr2.1.6a 

    2. 2

      Explain environmental implications of conservation, care, and clean up of art materials, tools, and equipment.VA:Cr2.2.6a 

    3. 3

      Design or redesign objects, places, or systems that meet the identified needs of diverse users.VA:Cr2.3.6a 

  • C

    Refine and complete artistic work.VA:Cr3

    1. 1

      Reflect on whether personal artwork conveys the intended meaning and revise accordingly.VA:Cr3.1.6a 

Presenting: Interpreting and sharing artistic work.VA:Pr

  • A

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

    1. 1

      Analyze similarities and differences associated with preserving and presenting twodimensional, threedimensional, and digital artwork.VA:Pr4.1.6a 

  • B

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

    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:Pr5.1.6a 

  • C

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

    1. 1

      Assess, explain, and provide evidence of how museums or other venues reflect history and values of a community.VA:Pr6.1.6a 

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

  • B

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.VA:Re8

    1. 1

      Interpret art by distinguishing between relevant and non-relevant contextual information and analyzing subject matter, characteristics of form and structure, and use of media to identify ideas and mood conveyed.VA:Re8.1.6a 

  • C

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.VA:Re9

    1. 1

      Develop and apply relevant criteria to evaluate a work of art.VA:Re9.1.6a 

Perceive and analyze artistic work.VA:Re7

  • A

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.VA:Re7

Identify and interpret works of art or design that reveal how people live around the world and what they value.VA:Re7.1.6a 

  • 1

    Identify and interpret works of art or design that reveal how people live around the world and what they value.VA:Re7.1.6a 

Analyze ways that visual components and cultural associations suggested by images influence ideas, emotions, and actions.VA:Re7.2.6a 

  • 2

    Analyze ways that visual components and cultural associations suggested by images influence ideas, emotions, and actions.VA:Re7.2.6a 

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

      Generate a collection of ideas reflecting current interests and concerns that could be investigated in art-making.VA:Cn10.1.6a 

  • B

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

    1. 1

      Analyze how art reflects changing times, traditions, resources, and cultural uses.VA:Cn11.1.6a 

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6
Where can I read the official document?
National Core Arts Standards

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