Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: By the end of grade 5

Other New Jersey Visual and Performing Arts sets

Creating

  • 1.

    Explore

    1. a.

      Brainstorm and curate ideas to innovatively problem solve during artmaking and design projects.1.5.5.Cr1a.

    2. b.

      Individually and collaboratively set goals, investigate, choose, and demonstrate diverse approaches to art- making that is meaningful to the makers.1.5.5.Cr1b.

  • 2.

    Investigate

    1. a.

      Experiment and develop skills in multiple artmaking techniques and approaches, through invention and practice. 1.5.5.Cr2a.

    2. b.

      Demonstrate craftsmanship through the safe and respectful use of materials, tools and equipment.1.5.5.Cr2b.

    3. c.

      Individually or collaboratively represent environments or objects of personal significance that includes a process of peer discussion, revision and refinement.1.5.5.Cr2c.

  • 3.

    Reflect, Refine, Continue

    1. a.

      Reflect, refine, and revise work individually and collaboratively, and discuss and describe personal choices in artmaking1.5.5.Cr3.a.

Presenting

  • 4.

    Analyze

    1. a.

      Define and analyze the responsibilities of a curator in preserving and presenting artifacts or artwork.1.5.5.Pr4a

  • 5.

    Select

    1. a.

      Prepare and present an artwork safely and effectively1.5.5.Pr.a.

  • 6.

    Share

    1. a.

      Discuss how exhibits and museums provide information and in person experiences about concepts and topics.1.5.5.Pr.a.

Responding

  • 7.

    Percieve

    1. a.

      Speculate about artistic processes, interpret, and compare works of art and other responses.1.5.5.Re7.a.

    2. b.

      Analyze visual arts including cultural associations.1.5.5.Re7.b.

  • 8.

    Interpret

    1. a.

      Interpret ideas and mood in artworks by analyzing form, structure, context, subject, and visual elements.1.5.5.Re8.a.

  • 9.

    Analyze

    1. a.

      Identify different evaluative criteria for different types of artwork dependent on genre, historical and cultural contexts.1.5.5.Re9.a.

Connecting

  • 10.

    Synthesize

    1. a.

      Create works of art that reflect community cultural traditions. Discuss using formal and conceptual vocabulary.1.5.5.Cn10.a.

  • 11.

    Relate

    1. a.

      Communicate how art is used to inform the values, beliefs and culture of an individual or society1.5.5.Cn11.a.

    2. b.

      Communicate how art is used to inform others about global issues, including climate changes.1.5.5.Cn11.b.

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5
Where can I read the official document?
NJ Visual Arts at a Glance 2020

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