Anchor Standard 1: Investigate, Plan, Make

  • a

    Think creatively about self, others, places and events.I:P-2:1

  • b

    Experiment with design elements/principles such as; colors, line, and shapes.I:P-2:2

  • c

    Make use of ideas to communicate about self, others, places and events.I:P-2:3

  • d

    Through self-directed and collaborative play, explore, brainstorm, question, and investigate materials and personal ideas to create art.E:P-2:1

  • e

    Collaboratively brainstorm multiple approaches to an art or design problem in order to explore personal interests, questions and curiosities.E:P-2:2

Anchor Standard 2: Investigate

  • a

    Develop and experiment in the creation and design of artworks.I:P-2:1

  • b

    Act on creative ideas by what you see, feel, know.I:P-2:2

  • c

    Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.E:P-2:1

  • d

    Demonstrate safe procedures for using and cleaning art tools, equipment, and studio spaces.E:P-2:2

  • e

    Repurpose objects in an innovative way to create art that represents ideas from imagination, memories, or the environment.E:P-2:3

Anchor Standard 3: Reflect, Refine, Continue

  • a

    Act on creative ideas to create images and forms from observation, memory, imagination and feelings.I:P-2:1

  • b

    Use art vocabulary to share your personal work describing and summarizing process and artistic choices.E:P-2:1

Anchor Standard 4: Select

  • a

    Make judgments and decisions to justify which works of art will be selected for presentation.I:P-2:1

  • b

    Identify reasons for saving and displaying objects, artifacts and art.E:P-2:1

  • c

    Categorize artwork for an exhibit based on a theme or concept.E:P-2:2

Anchor Standard 5: Analyze

  • a

    Adapt to change when analyzing artwork based on criteria for presentation or preservation.I:P-2:1

  • b

    Identify places that art may be displayed, and determine media and techniques needed for adjustment when preparing art for presentation.E:P-2:1

Anchor Standard 6: Share

  • a

    Through the analysis of artworks and a variety of sources of information; communicate clearly to identify and compare reasons why artists create and display art.I:P-2:1

  • b

    Explain what a museum does to shape ideas, beliefs and experiences.E:P-2:1

  • c

    Identify the roles and responsibilities of people who work and visit museums as well as other venues.E:P-2:2

Anchor Standard 7: Perceive

  • a

    Think creatively to identify and describe observed form.I:P-2:1

  • b

    Communicate clearly how to determine how selected artwork represents what people see, know, feel and imagine.I:P-2:2

  • c

    Creatively play with the elements of art and principles of design to develop compositions that are personally meaningful.I:P-2:3

  • d

    Identify and describe art in the environment.E:P-2:1

  • e

    Compare and/or contrast characteristics of the natural world and constructed environments.E:P-2:2

Anchor Standard 8: Interpret

  • a

    Analyze media, develop and apply criteria to personally created works as well as the artwork of others.I:P-2:1

  • b

    Identify subject matter and describe the formal characteristics of art.E:P-2:1

  • c

    Describe relevant subject matter and formal characteristics that communicate feelings associated with a work of art.E:P-2:1

Anchor Standard 9: Analyze

  • a

    Think creatively and in a group applying elements of art to evaluate a body of artwork based on various criteria.I:P-2:1

  • b

    Use vocabulary to explain preferences about artwork and classify art based on criteria.E:P-2:1

  • c

    Evaluate works demonstrating content-specific literacy.E:P-2:2

  • d

    Engage appropriately as audience participants in formal and informal settings.E:P-2:3

Anchor Standard 10: Synthesize

  • a

    Work creatively with others to connect personal experiences and develop meaningful compositions.I:P-2:1

  • b

    Create art that tells a story about life experiences.E:P-2:1

  • c

    Identify and communicate reasons to create art outside of school.E:P-2:2

Anchor Standard 11: Relate

  • a

    Act on creative ideas to examine the role of art as an essential aspect of history and human experience.I:P-2:1

  • b

    Compare and contrast cultural purposes for creating by examining art from different times and places.E:P-2:1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2
Where can I read the official document?
Maryland State Fine Arts Standards