Visual Arts: Kindergarten

Creative Process (CP)

Production (P)

Cultural and Historical Perspectives (CHP)

Aesthetic Response & Critique Methodologies (ARCM)

Learn and use vocabulary and concepts related to visual arts.

Practice and refine techniques and skills related to visual arts. 

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

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

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

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

Revise and refine artworks to create finished works of art.

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

Perceive, analyze, interpret, and evaluate artistic work.

Talk about personal artwork using introductory art vocabulary (e.g., shape, color, draw, paint, collage, primary, secondary, texture, etc.), including describing creative choices (e.g., color or shape choices).

Describe others’ artwork using art vocabulary (e.g., shape, color, texture, etc.).

Engage in directed exploration and imaginative play with art materials.

Practice the use of common tools and materials in art making (e.g., cutting lines, curves, etc.).

Describe steps involved in creating personal artwork.

Explain emotions depicted in personal work.

Select specific ideas for creative exploration through original artworks.

Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.

Begin to create original works of art using a variety of art materials, supplies, and tools.

Use supplies and tools in a safe and responsible manner to create original art.

Engage in creative art-making using a variety of art materials.

Follow teacher established criteria to decide when a piece of original artwork is complete.

Recognize that people make art.

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

Demonstrate respect for personal artwork and the artwork of others.

Identify choices made in personal works of art.

With guidance, explore potential art-related careers.