Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: Grade K

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Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

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    With guided support, utilize play and imagination to generate ideas for an artwork.VA.1.CR1.K.1

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    Collaboratively engage in art making in response to an artistic problem using models, master art prints or other visuals.VA.1.CR1.K.2

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

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    Through experimentation, build skills in various media and approaches to art-making.VA.2.CR2.K.1

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    Identify safe and non-toxic art materials, tools, and equipment.VA.2.CR2.K.2

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    Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.VA.2.CR2.K.3

Refine and complete artistic work.

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    Develop art skills through repetition and practice.VA.3.CR3.K.1

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    Share and talk about artwork using art vocabulary.VA.3.CR3.K.2

Analyze, interpret and select artistic work for presentation.

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    Select personal works of art for a portfolio or a collection of evidence.VA.4.PR1.K.1

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

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    Explain what an art museum is and distinguish how an art museum is different from other places in which art is displayed.VA.5.PR2.K.1

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.K.1

Perceive and analyze artistic work.

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    Distinguish between different types of images and real objects and describe what an image represents (i.e. 2D & 3D).VA.7.RE1.K.1

Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

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    Interpret art by identifying subject matter and describing relevant details.VA.8.RE2.K.1

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

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    Explain reasons for identifying an artwork of preference.VA.9.RE3.K.1

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

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    Use personal experiences and choices in making artworks.VA.10.CO1.K.1

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    Share memorable experiences of artworks.VA.10.CO1.K.2

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

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    Recognize that people make art for a variety of reasons.VA.11.CO2.K.1

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    With guidance, share ideas in relating artworks and everyday life, such as daily activities.VA.11.CO2.K.2

Frequently asked questions

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

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