Media Arts: By the end of grade 2

Creating

  • Anchor Standard 1

    Generating and conceptualizing ideas. 

    1. a

      Discover, share and express ideas for media artworks through experimentation, sketching and modeling.1.2.2.Cr1a

    2. b

      Brainstorm and improvise multiple ideas using a variety of tools, methods and materials.1.2.2.Cr1b

    3. c

      Explore form ideas for media art production with support.1.2.2.Cr1c

    4. d

      Connect and apply ideas for media art production.1.2.2.Cr1d

    5. e

      Choose ideas to create plans for media art production.1.2.2.Cr1e

  • Anchor Standard 2

    Organizing and developing ideas.

    1. a

      Explore form ideas for media art production with support.1.2.2.Cr2a

    2. b

      Connect and apply ideas for media art production1.2.2.Cr2b

    3. c

      Choose ideas to create plans for media art production.1.2.2.Cr2c

  • Anchor Standard 3

     Refining and completing products.

    1. a

      Create and assemble content for media arts productions, identifying basic principles (e.g., pattern, positioning, attention, and repetition.) 1.2.2.Cr3a

    2. b

      Identify and describe the effects of altering, refining and completing media artworks.1.2.2.Cr3b

Producing

  • Anchor Standard 4 

    Selecting, analyzing, and interpreting work.

    1. a

      With guidance and moving towards independence, combine art forms and media content into media artworks such as an illustrated story or narrated animation.1.2.2.Pr4a

    2. b

      Practice combining varied academic, arts and media content to form media artworks.1.2.2.Pr4b

  • Anchor Standard 5 

    Developing and refining techniques and models or steps needed to create products.

    1. a

      Identify and enact basic skills such as handling tools, making choices, and soft skills for planning and creating media artworks.1.2.2.Pr5a

    2. b

      Identify, describe and demonstrate basic creative skills such as trial-and-error and playful practice, within media arts production.1.2.2.Pr5b

    3. c

      Discover, experiment with and demonstrate creative skills for media artworks. 1.2.2.Pr5c

  • Anchor Standard 6: 

    Conveying meaning through art. 

    1. a

      With guidance and moving towards independence, identify, share and discuss reactions to and experiences of the presentation of media artworks.1.2.2.Pr6a

Responding

  • Anchor Standard 7

    Perceiving and analyzing products.

    1. a

       Identify, share and describe the components and messages in media artwork.1.2.2.Re7a

    2. b

      Identify, share and describe a variety of media artworks created from different experiences in response to global issues including climate change.1.2.2.Re7b

  • Anchor Standard 8 

    Interpreting intent and meaning

    1. a

      Share observations, identify the meanings, and determine the purposes of media artworks, considering personal and cultural context.1.2.2.Re8a

  • Anchor Standard 9

    Applying criteria to evaluate products.

    1. a

      Share appealing qualities, identify the effective parts, and discuss improvements for media artworks, considering their context.1.2.2.Re9a

Connecting

  • Anchor Standard 10

    Synthesizing and relating knowledge and personal experiences to create products.

    1. a

      Use personal experiences, interests, information and models in creating media artworks.1.2.2.Cn10a

    2. b

      Share and discuss experiences of media artworks, describing their meaning and purpose.1.2.2.Cn10b

  • Anchor Standard 11

    Relating artistic ideas and works within societal, cultural, and historical contexts to deepen understanding.

    1. a

      Discuss and demonstrate how media artworks, messages environments and ideas relate to everyday and cultural life, such as daily activities, popular media, connections with family and friends. 1.2.2.Cn11a

    2. b

      Interact appropriately with media arts tools and environments considering safety, rules and fairness.1.2.2.Cn11b

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?
New Jersey Student Learning Standards