Visual Art: Grade 2

Create

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr1.2

    1. A

      Play & IdeationVA:Cr1A.2

      1. 1

        Brainstorm, collaboratively, multiple approaches to an art or design problem.VA:Cr1A.1.2

    2. B

      InvestigationVA:Cr1B.2

      1. 1

        Make art or design with various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.VA:Cr1B.1.2

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr2.2

    1. A

      Skill AcquisitionVA:Cr2A.2

      1. 1

        Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or designVA:Cr2A.1.2

    2. B

      Safety & Ethics VA:Cr2B.2

      1. 1

        Demonstrate safe procedures for using and cleaning art tools, equipment, and studio spaces.VA:Cr2B.1.2

    3. C

      Creating Interactions with ArtVA:Cr2C.2

      1. 1

        Repurpose objects to make something new.VA:Cr2C.1.2

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work. VA:Cr3.2

    1. A

      Reflect - Refine - ContinueVA:Cr3A.2

      1. 1

        Discuss and reflect with peers about choices made in creating artwork.VA:Cr3A.1.2

Present

  • 4

    Select, Analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.VA:Pr4.2

    1. A

      SelectVA:Pr4A.2

      1. 1

        Categorize artwork based on a theme or concept for an exhibit.VA:Pr4A.1.2

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. VA:Pr5.2

    1. A

      AnalyzeVA:Pr5A.2

      1. 1

        Ask and answer questions such as where, when, why and how artwork should be prepared for presentation or preservation.VA:Pr5A.1.2

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work. VA:Pr6.2

    1. A

      ShareVA:Pr6A.2

      1. 1

        Analyze how art exhibited inside and outside of schools (such as in museums, galleries, virtual spaces, and other venues) contributes to communities.VA:Pr6A.1.2

Respond

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic work. VA:Re7.2

    1. A

      PerceiveVA:Re7A.2

      1. 1

        Perceive and describe aesthetic characteristic s of one’s natural world and constructed environmentsVA:Re7A.1.2

    2. B

      AnalyzeVA:Re7B.2

      1. 1

        Categorize images based on expressive properties.VA:Re7B.1.2

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.VA:Re8.2

    1. A

      InterpretVA:Re8A.2

      1. 1

        Interpret art by identifying the mood suggested by a work of art and describing relevant subject matter and characteristic s of form.VA:Re8A.1.2

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.VA:Re9.2

    1. A

      EvaluateVA:Re9A.2

      1. 1

        Use learned art vocabulary to express preferences about artwork.VA:Re9A.1.2

Connect

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.VA:Cn10.2

    1. A

      SynthesizeVA:Cn10A.2

      1. 1

        Identify times, places and reasons by which students make art outside of school.VA:Cn10A.1.2

  • 11

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.VA:Cn11.2

    1. A

      RelateVA:Cn11A.2

      1. 1

        Compare and contrast cultural uses of artwork from different times and places.VA:Cn11A.1.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 2
Where can I read the official document?
VISUAL ARTS GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS

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