Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: 2nd

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Creative Processva.cp

  • 1

    The student will apply creative thinking to artmaking.va.2.1

    1. a

      Incorporate unanticipated results of artmaking into works of art.va.2.1.a

    2. b

      Depict imaginary characters, scenes, or experiences.va.2.1.b

  • 2

    The student will apply a creative process for artmaking.va.2.2

    1. a

      Generate a variety of solutions to artmaking challenges.va.2.2.a

    2. b

      Reflect on the process and outcome of an artmaking experience.va.2.2.b

Critical Thinking and Communicationva.ctc

  • 3

    The student will analyze and interpret artwork using art vocabulary.va.2.3

    1. a

      Categorize works of art both real and imaginary, by subject matter, such as portrait, landscape, still life, and architecture.va.2.3.a

    2. b

      Interpret ideas, opinions, and emotions expressed in personal and others’ works of art.va.2.3.b

  • 4

    The student will express opinions with supporting statements regarding works of art.va.2.4

  • 5

    The student will describe skills needed to work collaboratively in an art communityva.2.5

    1. a

      Active listening for understanding.va.2.5.a

    2. b

      Share and take turns with art tools and materials.va.2.5.b

History, Culture, and Citizenshipva.hcc

  • 6

    The student will explore and identify cultural and historical influences of art.va.2.6

    1. a

      Identify symbols and motifs from various culturesva.2.6.a

    2. b

      Identify public art, both historical and contemporary, and its impact on the communityva.2.6.b

    3. c

      Explain ways that the art of a culture reflects its people’s attitudes, beliefs, and experiences.va.2.6.c

  • 7

    The student will describe roles of artwork and artists in communities.va.2.7

  • 8

    The student will identify appropriate sources for viewing art on the Internet.va.2.8

Innovation in the Artsva.ia

  • 9

    The student will recognize careers related to the art media used in instruction.va.2.9

  • 10

    The student will explore contemporary digital tools for artmakingva.2.10

  • 11

    The student will apply connections between the arts by incorporating or responding to music, theatre, or dance in the creation of a work of art.va.2.11

Technique and Applicationva.ta

  • 12

    The student will identify and use the following in works of art:va.2.12

    1. a

      Color—warm, cool, neutral.va.2.12.a

    2. b

      Form—three dimensional.va.2.12.b

    3. c

      Line—vertical, horizontal, diagonal.va.2.12.c

    4. d

      Shape—geometric, organic.va.2.12.d

    5. e

      Pattern—complex alternating and repeating.va.2.12.e

  • 13

    The student will identify and apply spatial relationships and perspective for composition.va.2.13

    1. a

      Use foreground and background in works of art.va.2.13.a

    2. b

      Depict objects according to size and proportion within works of art.va.2.13.b

  • 14

    The student will create preliminary drawings and/or finished works of art from observation.va.2.14

  • 15

    The student will refine motor skills (e.g., cutting, modeling, molding, tearing, weaving) to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art.va.2.15

  • 16

    The student will create three-dimensional works of art, using a variety of materials to include clay.va.2.16

  • 17

    The student will create works of art inspired by a variety of concepts, themes, and/or literary sources.va.2.17

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 2
Where can I read the official document?
Virginia Department of Education

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