Visual Arts: Grade 1

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

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    Engage collaboratively in exploration and imaginative play with materials.VA:Cr1.1.1

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    Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.VA:Cr1.2.1

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

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    Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.VA:Cr2.1.1

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    Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.VA:Cr2.2.1

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    Identify and classify uses of everyday objects through drawings, diagrams, sculptures, or other visual means.VA:Cr2.3.1

Refine and complete artistic work.

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    Use art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.VA:Cr3.1.1

Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation.

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    Explain why some objects, artifacts, and artwork are valued over others.VA:Pr4.1.1

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

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    Ask and answer questions such as where, when, why, and how artwork should be prepared for presentation or preservation.VA:Pr5.1.1

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

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    Identify the roles and responsibilities of people who work in and visit museums and other art venues.VA:Pr6.1.1

Perceive and analyze artistic work.

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    Select and describe works of art that illustrate daily life experiences of one's self and others.VA:Pr7.1.1

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    Compare images that represent the same subject.VA:Re7.2.1

Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

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    Interpret art by categorizing subject matter and identifying the characteristics of form.VA:Re8.1.1

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

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    Classify artwork based on different reasons for preferences.VA:Re9.1.1

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

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    Identify times, places, and reasons by which students make art outside of school.VA:Cn10.1.1

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

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    Understand that people from different places and times have made art for a variety of reasons.VA:Cn11.1.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
When were these standards adopted?
2015

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