Understanding and applying media, techniques and processes

  • 1.1

    Select and use different media, techniques and processes that are used to create works of art

  • 1.2

    Use selected two-dimensional and three-dimensional media to communicate ideas

  • 1.3

    Use media and tools in a safe and responsible manner

  • 1.4

    Demonstrate how a single medium or technique can be used to create multiple effects in works of art

  • 1.6

    Identify different media, techniques and processes that are used to create works of art

  • 1.7

    Describe how media and techniques are used to create two-dimensional and three dimensional works of art

Using knowledge of structures and functions

  • 2.1

    Identify the elements of art

  • 2.2

    Select and use the elements of art in works of art

  • 2.3

    Identify the principles of design

  • 2.4

    Analyze the elements of art

  • 2.6

    Analyze the principles of design

  • 2.7

    Select and use the principles of design in works of art

Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols and ideas

  • 3.1

    Identify subject matter, symbols and ideas in works of art

  • 3.4

    Select and use subject matter, symbols and ideas to communicate meaning in works of art

  • 3.5

    Describe and differentiate the origins of specific subject matter, symbols and ideas in works of art

  • 3.6

    Analyze how the use of subject matter, symbols and ideas are used in works of art

Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures

  • 4.1

    Identify historical and cultural characteristics of works of art

  • 4.2

    Describe how the arts and artists influence each other across history and cultures

  • 4.3

    Compare the purpose of works of art and design in history and cultures

  • 4.4

    Speculate on how history and culture give meaning to a work of art

  • 4.5

    Describe and differentiate the roles of artists in society across history and cultures

  • 4.6

    Describe how history and cultures influence the visual arts

  • 4.7

    Describe how the visual arts influence history and cultures

Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others

  • 5.1

    Discuss how individual experiences influence personal works of art

  • 5.2

    Identify ways the visual arts are used as communication

  • 5.3

    Describe personal responses to selected works of art

  • 5.4

    Analyze works of art to speculate why they were created

  • 5.5

    Evaluate the artist's intent and effectiveness in communicating ideas and emotions in works of art

  • 5.6

    Apply visual arts vocabulary when reflecting upon and assessing works of art

  • 5.7

    Describe how a work of art can convey a voice of one or a voice of many

Making connections between visual arts and other disciplines

  • 6.1

    Compare and contrast relationships and characteristics between the visual arts and other disciplines

  • 6.2

    Compare the use of technology, media and processes of the visual arts with other disciplines

  • 6.3

    Describe and/or demonstrate how skills transfer between the visual arts and other disciplines

  • 6.4

    Describe how learning in the visual arts helps develop essential skills for life and the workplace

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
When were these standards adopted?
2007