Visual Arts
Kindergarten
- Identify that art represents and tells the stories of people, places, or things
- Create two- and three-dimensional work of art based on personal Relevance
- Personal feelings are described in and through works of art
- Artists and viewers recognize characteristics and expressive features within works of art
- Develops an understanding that elements can be arranged together in order and used to create works of art.
- Artists interpret connections to the stories told in and by works of art
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2nd Grade
- Artistic intent
- Individual ideas to make meaning
- Make connections
- Language of art
- Art-making process
- Historical and cultural ideas are evident in works of art
- Art has purpose
- Basic studio skills
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4th Grade
- Artistic intent
- Communicate ideas
- Critique process
- Infer artistic intent
- Different points of view
- Critique process
- Interpretations in works of art
- Materials and processes
- Historical time periods and cultural studies respond with empathy
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1st Grade
- Use a variety of Materials & Techniques
- Art History lessons will be drawn from the grade level Social Studies curriculum. Other artists and cultures will be included
- Reflect on similarities and differences
- Personal experience as the source for invention and creation
- Transfer visual arts knowledge into other areas of study
- Aesthetic awareness will inform critical thinking
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3rd Grade
- Artistic intent
- Individual ideas to make meaning
- Make connections
- Language of art
- Art-making process
- Historical and cultural ideas are evident in works of art
- Art has purpose
- Basic studio skills
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5th Grade
- Communicate human experience
- Evaluative criteria when responding to works of art
- Analyzing qualities of art
- Communicate personal and objective points of view
- Assign intended meaning to works of art
- Respond to art from familiar and unfamiliar cultures
- Use technological media
- Intended meaning
- Art processes and creative thinking
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