Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: Pre-Kindergarten

Creative Process (CP)

  • 1

    Learn and use vocabulary and concepts related to visual arts.VA.CP.1

    1. 1

      With guidance, show and describe personal artwork using introductory art vocabulary (e.g., basic language and materials - shape, color, draw, paint, collage, primary, secondary, texture, etc.).PK.VA.CP.1.1

    2. 2

      Share observations of others’ artwork. PK.VA.CP.1.2

  • 2

    Practice and refine techniques and skills related to visual arts. VA.CP.2

    1. 1

      Engage in self-directed creative play with art materials. PK.VA.CP.2.1

    2. 2

      Identify common tools and materials in art making (e.g., scissors, rulers, etc.). PK.VA.CP.2.2

  • 3

    Apply concepts, vocabulary, techniques, and skills to make creative choices and practice individual expression.VA.CP.3

    1. 1

      Describe choices involved in creating artwork through imaginative play. PK.VA.CP.3.1

    2. 2

      Express feelings involved in creating personal work. PK.VA.CP.3.2

Production (P)

  • 1

    Utilize a variety of ideas and subject matter in creation of original works of visual art.VA.P.1

    1. 1

      Practice creating works from selected ideas. PK.VA.P.1.1

    2. 2

      Create and tell about art that communicates a story about a familiar place or object. PK.VA.P.1.2

  • 2

    Use different media, supplies, and tools in an appropriate and safe manner in the creation of original visual artworks.VA.P.2

    1. 1

      Practice creative exploration using a variety of art materials, supplies, and tools. PK.VA.P.2.1

    2. 2

      Use supplies and tools in a safe and responsible manner to create original art.PK.VA.P.2.2

  • 3

    Demonstrate appropriate skill level in the application of knowledge, techniques, skills, and concepts, through the creation of original visual artworks.VA.P.3

    1. 1

      Engage in safe, creative exploration of art materials. PK.VA.P.3.1

  • 4

    Revise and refine artworks to create finished works of art.VA.P.4

    1. 1

      Follow teacher established criteria to decide when a piece of original artwork is complete.PK.VA.P.4.1

Cultural and Historical Perspectives (CHP)

  • 1

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.VA.CHP.1

    1. 1

      Recognize that people make art. PK.VA.CHP.1.1

    2. 2

      Interpret art by identifying and describing subject matter (e.g., color, shape, size, etc.).PK.VA.CHP.1.2

Aesthetic Response & Critique Methodologies (ARCM)

  • 1

    Perceive, analyze, interpret, and evaluate artistic work.VA.ARCM.1

    1. 1

      Demonstrate respect for personal artwork and the artwork of others. PK.VA.ARCM.1.1

    2. 2

      With guidance, identify choices made in personal works of art.PK.VA.ARCM.1.2

    3. 3

      With guidance, explore potential art-related careers. PK.VA.ARCM.1.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K
Where can I read the official document?
Oklahoma Academic Standards for Fine Arts

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