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K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: Grade 4

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Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

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    Generate and research ideas for artwork that draw upon specific moods, feelings, or themes.VA.1.CR1.4.1

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    Imagine and articulate numerous approaches for composition.VA.1.CR1.4.2

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    Constructively use, explore and manipulate materials and organizational principles to create a work of art that communicates an idea.VA.1.CR1.4.3

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

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    Explore art-making techniques and approaches that reflect consideration to form and structure (i.e. organizational principles and expressive features)VA.2.CR2.4.1

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    When making works of art, utilize and care for materials, tools, and equipment in a manner that prevents danger to oneself and others.VA.2.CR2.4.2

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    Document, describe, and represent regional/state environments and histories.VA.2.CR2.4.3

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    Collect a body of evidence that documents the artistic process.VA.2.CR2.4.4

Refine and complete artistic work.

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    Revise artwork in progress on the basis of insights gained through instructor feedback and peer discussion.VA.3.CR3.4.1

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    Choose from among experimental approaches and techniques to determine the most effective solution.VA.3.CR3.4.2

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    Utilize personal reflection and critical feedback to refine technical proficiency, intentionality, aesthetic judgment and expressive capability.VA.3.CR3.4.3

Analyze, interpret and select artistic work for presentation.

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    Select artworks to put into their portfolio and explain why they chose those specific works.VA.4.PR1.4.1

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    Collect and organize a body of evidence that reflects the artistic process and prepare it for presentation (e.g. sketchbook, digital format).VA.4.PR1.4.2

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    Write an artist's statement that reflects their learning.VA.4.PR1.4.3

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

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    Compare and contrast how art exhibited in and outside of school in museums, galleries, and other venues, including virtual spaces, contributes to the community and personal experience.VA.5.PR2.4.1

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    Identify and explain how and where different cultures record and illustrate stories and history of life through art.VA.5.PR2.4.2

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

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    Select art objects for personal portfolio and display and explain why they were chosen.VA.6.PR3.4.1

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    Explain why some objects, artifacts, and artworks are preferred.VA.6.PR3.4.2

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    Investigate possibilities and limitations of a variety of spaces, including electronic, for exhibiting artwork.VA.6.PR3.4.3

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    Understand and examine how past, present, and emerging technologies have impacted the preservation and presentation of artwork.VA.6.PR3.4.4

Perceive and analyze artistic work.

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    Distinguish between different types of art (i.e. 2D & 3D) and determine messages communicated.VA.7.RE1.4.1

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    Describe visual imagery based on expressive properties (i.e. content, formal elements of art and principles of design).VA.7.RE1.4.2

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    Using art vocabulary, analyze the components in visual imagery used that convey a message.VA.7.RE1.4.3

Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

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    Interpret art by referring to contextual information and analyzing relevant subject matter, formal art elements, and use of media.VA.8.RE2.4.1

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

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    Use art vocabulary to express preferences about an artwork.VA.9.RE3.4.1

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    Using visual evidence, apply given criteria to evaluate more than one work of art. (e.g. artistic styles, genres & media, historical & cultural contexts)VA.9.RE3.4.2

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

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    Create works of art that reflect community cultural traditions.VA.10.CO1.4.1

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    Examine and apply personal and external resources, such as interests, research, and cultural understanding, to create artwork.VA.10.CO1.4.2

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

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    Recognize that responses to art change depending on knowledge of the time and place in which it was made, cultural influences & global perspectives.VA.11.CO2.4.1

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    Explain verbally and/or in writing how artwork and ideas reflect everyday and cultural life (e.g. fantasy and reality, history, technology, popular culture).VA.11.CO2.4.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
When were these standards adopted?
2015
Where can I read the official document?
Oregon Arts Content Standards: Visual Arts

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