Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: Grades K, 1, 2

Other Nebraska Fine Arts sets

Students will develop and apply ideas, knowledge, and skills to create, respond to, present, and connect art with the human experience. (curricular bands have been re-ordered: create, respond, present, connect)

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    Create – Art to generate ideas

    1. 1.

      Students will use the creative process to make works of art with a variety of materials.FA 2.2.1

      1. a.

        Experiment and explore ideas and materials (e.g. 2D, 3D).FA 2.2.1.a

      2. b.

        Create artworks that express unique student interpretation.FA 2.2.1.b

      3. c.

        Explore and experience the properties of various art media through senses and emotions.FA 2.2.1.c

      4. d.

        Explore elements of art and principles of design to brainstorm visual possibilities. (e.g., use color and shape to create pattern).FA 2.2.1.d

      5. e.

        Explore various techniques, skills, and the importance of craftsmanship/workmanship (e.g., properly hold scissors, while turning paper, to create a well-defined shape).FA 2.2.1.e

      6. f.

        Demonstrate respect for accepted procedures regarding responsible care of equipment and materials.FA 2.2.1.f

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    Respond – to understand and appreciate ideas

    1. 2.

      Students will explore the critical process to respond to works of art, learning about themselves and others.FA 2.2.2

      1. a.

        Identify and describe a piece of art (e.g., subject matter, use of color).FA 2.2.2.a

      2. b.

        Identify use of elements and principles in works of art (e.g., recognize use of pattern, symmetry).FA 2.2.2.b

      3. c.

        Interpret mood or feeling in a work of art.FA 2.2.2.c

      4. d.

        Articulate personal artistic choice and ideas (e.g., "I like this because…," "I chose this because…").FA 2.2.2.d

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    Present – Art to communicate ideas, process, and product.

    1. 3.

      Students will explore basic presentation methods and purposes.FA 2.2.3

      1. a.

        Present an artist statement through formal or informal communication (e.g., written, verbal).FA 2.2.3.a

      2. b.

        Select a work of art for display.FA 2.2.3.b

      3. c.

        Communicate a variety of different venues to display art (e.g. describe or dramatize to an audience)FA 2.2.3.c

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    Connect – Individual perspective and identity through the study of art

    1. 4.

      Students will identify contemporary, historical, and cultural context in art and life.FA 2.2.4

      1. a.

        Communicate that "I can be an artist."FA 2.2.4.a

      2. b.

        Identify examples of how humans have always made art.FA 2.2.4.b

      3. c.

        Communicate that works of art are made for different purposes.FA 2.2.4.c

      4. d.

        Identify how images and objects are used to convey a story, familiar experience, or connection to the world.FA 2.2.4.d

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1, Grade 2, and Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2014
Where can I read the official document?
Nebraska K-12 Fine Arts Standards: Visual Arts

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