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K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: 3rd

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Creative Processva.cp

  • 1

    The student will apply creative thinking to artmaking.va.3.1

    1. a

      Use imaginative and expressive strategies to create works of art.va.3.1.a

    2. b

      Create work in collaboration with others.va.3.1.b

  • 2

    The student will apply a creative process for artmaking.va.3.2

    1. a

      Identify innovative solutions used by artists to solve artmaking challengesva.3.2.a

    2. b

      Describe and use steps of the artmaking process, including brainstorming, preliminary sketching, and planning, to create works of artva.3.2.b

    3. c

      Collaborate with peers to identify ways to further develop an artworkva.3.2.c

Critical Thinking and Communicationva.ctc

  • 3

    The student will analyze and interpret artwork using art vocabulary.va.3.3

    1. a

      Identify distinguishing characteristics of a selection of art, such as landscape, portrait, still life, and narrative works.va.3.3.a

    2. b

      Analyze personal works of art, using visual art vocabulary, such as the elements of art and/or principles of design.va.3.3.b

    3. c

      Identify how works of art and craft communicate aspects of times, places, and cultures.va.3.3.c

  • 4

    The student will express informed judgments about works of art.va.3.4

  • 5

    The student will demonstrate skills needed to work collaboratively in an art community.va.3.5

    1. a

      Ask clarifying questions.va.3.5.a

    2. b

      Take responsibility for the care of art tools and materials.va.3.5.b

    3. c

      History, Culture, and Citizenshipva.3.5.c

History, Culture, and Citizenshipva.hcc

  • 6

    The student will explore and examine cultural and historical influences of art.va.3.6

    1. a

      Identify how history, culture, and the visual arts influence each other.va.3.6.a

    2. b

      Compare and contrast works of art created by artists of diverse cultures.va.3.6.b

    3. c

      Examine the relationship between form and function in the artifacts of a culture.va.3.6.c

    4. d

      Compare and contrast art and architecture from a variety of cultures.va.3.6.d

  • 7

    The student will determine reasons why art has value to people and communities.va.3.7

  • 8

    The student will demonstrate ethical use of the Internet when exploring art topics.va.3.8

Innovation in the Artsva.ia

  • 9

    The student will identify a variety of artists and art careers.va.3.9

  • 10

    The student will explore and investigate the use of technology for creating and editing works of art.va.3.10

  • 11

    The student will explain authentic opportunities for artmaking that demonstrate understanding of a concept learned in another content area.va.3.11

Technique and Applicationva.ta

  • 12

    The student will use the following in works of art:va.3.12

    1. a

      Color—intermediate, warm, cool.va.3.12.a

    2. b

      Space—positive, negative.va.3.12.b

    3. c

      Balance—symmetry, asymmetry, radial.va.3.12.c

    4. d

      Contrastva.3.12.d

    5. e

      Pattern—decorative repeating motifs.va.3.12.e

  • 13

    The student will identify and use foreground, middle ground, and background in two-dimensional works of art.va.3.13

  • 14

    The student will use organic and geometric shapes in observational drawing.va.3.14

  • 15

    The student will identify quality and technical skill in works of art.va.3.15

  • 16

    The student will use subtractive and additive processes in various media, including clayva.3.16

  • 17

    The student will develop ideas inspired by a variety of sources, including print, nonprint, and contemporary media, for incorporation into works of art.va.3.17

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3
Where can I read the official document?
Virginia Department of Education

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