Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: First Grade

Other Oklahoma Fine Arts sets

Creative Process (CP)

  • 1

    Learn and use vocabulary and concepts related to visual arts.VA.CP.1

    1. 1

      Describe personal artwork while referencing introductory art vocabulary (e.g., various elements of art and principles of design). 1.VA.CP.1.1

    2. 2

      Describe the content of works of art while referencing various elements of art and principles of design.1.VA.CP.1.2

  • 2

    Practice and refine techniques and skills related to visual arts. VA.CP.2

    1. 1

      Engage collaboratively in exploration and imaginative play with materials. 1.VA.CP.2.1

    2. 2

      Practice the use of common tools and materials in art making (e.g., cutting lines and curves, using a ruler to draw straight lines, using stencils, etc.). 1.VA.CP.2.2

  • 3

    Apply concepts, vocabulary, techniques, and skills to make creative choices and practice individual expression.VA.CP.3

    1. 1

      Describe steps involved in creating artwork using art vocabulary (the elements of art and principles of design).1.VA.CP.3.1

    2. 2

      Use appropriate vocabulary to express how art can portray emotions. 1.VA.CP.3.2

Production (P)

  • 1

    Utilize a variety of ideas and subject matter in creation of original works of visual art.VA.P.1

    1. 1

      Gather references from diverse sources and create works using various subject matter. 1.VA.P.1.1

    2. 2

      Identify and classify uses of everyday objects through drawings, diagrams, sculptures, or other visual means. 1.VA.P.1.2

  • 2

    Use different media, supplies, and tools in an appropriate and safe manner in the creation of original visual artworks.VA.P.2

    1. 1

      Explore using a variety of art materials, supplies, and tools in various media (materials). 1.VA.P.2.1

    2. 2

      Use supplies and tools in a safe and responsible manner to create original art.1.VA.P.2.2

  • 3

    Demonstrate appropriate skill level in the application of knowledge, techniques, skills, and concepts, through the creation of original visual artworks.VA.P.3

    1. 1

      Engage in art-making, exploring knowledge of art vocabulary, materials, techniques, and skills. 1.VA.P.3.1

  • 4

    Revise and refine artworks to create finished works of art.VA.P.4

    1. 1

      Use observation and teacher established criteria to refine a piece of original artwork until its completion. 1.VA.P.4.1

Cultural and Historical Perspectives (CHP)

  • 1

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.VA.CHP.1

    1. 1

      Understand that people from different places and times have made art for a variety of reasons.1.VA.CHP.1.1

    2. 2

      Explore the variety of motivations and materials used to create art. 1.VA.CHP.1.2

Aesthetic Response & Critique Methodologies (ARCM)

  • 1

    Perceive, analyze, interpret, and evaluate artistic work.VA.ARCM.1

    1. 1

      Demonstrate respect for personal artwork and the artwork of others. 1.VA.ARCM.1.1

    2. 2

      Describe choices made in personal works of art. 1.VA.ARCM.1.2

    3. 3

      Explore potential art-related careers.1.VA.ARCM.1.3

    4. 4

      Select and collect personal works of art in a portfolio. 1.VA.ARCM.1.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
Where can I read the official document?
Oklahoma Academic Standards for Fine Arts

Keep exploring

Keep exploring Fine Arts standards

Sibling grade bands, other subjects in this jurisdiction, and the same subject across other states.

More Oklahoma Fine Arts sets

Fine Arts