Grade 1 - Visual Art

Visual Art

01 - Composition

02 - Depiction

03 - Expression

04 - Reflection

Visual Problem Solving

Visual Problem Solving

Creative Productivity

Visual Discrimination and Judgment

Communicates or expresses a feeling or message through artwork

Creates a product that shows a select application of elements and/or principles of art-making

Creates an original piece of artwork based on prompt

Creates art that is based on a specific theme

Creates art that makes use of finishing touches (accents, contrasts, outlines) in an expressive way

Creates original art that reflects the use of imagination, observation, or memory skills

Designs compositions so that all parts relate to each other and the main idea

Embellishes artwork through details, textures and/or patterns

Demonstrates an understanding that movement of figures/objects can be shown in different ways (top view, front view, and side view)

Demonstrates that a horizontal line can be used to divide a picture plane

Uses observation skills to accurately depict artwork

Uses overlapping to show depth and distance

Applies a variety of grade-level art skills

Creates an original composition, object, or space based upon supplied motivation

Demonstrates an understanding of 3-D form

Demonstrates an understanding of space: foreground, background, and relative size

Demonstrates an understanding of the element of color (primary, secondary, warm, and cool colors)

Demonstrates an understanding of the element of line (curved, straight, vertical, and horizontal line)

Demonstrates an understanding of the element of shape (geometric, non-geometric, repeated, symbols/letters)

Demonstrates an understanding of values: dark, light, and brightness in art

Demonstrates application of art elements (line, shape, color, space, value, texture, form) using a variety of tools, materials, and techniques

Effectively retells stories through art

Explores and develops skills in drawing

Explores and develops skills in fabric arts

Explores and develops skills in painting

Explores and develops skills in photography

Explores and develops skills in print making

Explores and develops skills in sculpture

Explores and develops skills in using computer graphic programs to create art

Expresses a central theme, issue or experience through art

Effectively self-assesses using the language of art

Expresses personal preferences in art

Recognizes characteristics that make artworks similar and different

Views and responds to art by self and others