Visual Arts: Grade K

Creating Works of Visual Art

Using Structures and Functions

Exploring Content

History and Culture

Interpreting Works of Visual Art

Making Connections

The student will demonstrate competence in the use of ideas, materials, techniques, and processes in the creation of works of visual art.

The student will use composition and the elements and principles of design to communicate ideas.

The student will examine the content of works of visual art and use elements from them in creating his or her own works.

The student will understand the visual arts in relation to history and world cultures and the technologies, tools, and materials used by artists.

The student will analyze and assess the characteristics and qualities of his or her own works of visual art and those of others.

The students will make connections between the visual arts and other arts disciplines, other content areas, and the world.

Use his or her own ideas in the creation of works of visual art.

Identify the materials, techniques, and processes used in a variety of works of visual art.

Use all art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner.

Recognize similarities and differences among various works of visual art.

Identify the elements and principles of design used in a particular work of visual art.

Identify and describe content used by artists.

Select and use appropriate subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate his or her ideas through works of visual art.

Identify works of visual art as belonging to a particular time, culture, and place.

Discuss the works of visual art in relationship to the technologies, tools, and materials used by the artists.

Identify some of the purposes for the creation of works of visual art.

Describe the different qualities and characteristics of artworks.

Identify connections between the visual arts and content areas across the curriculum.

Discuss the relationship between visual art and language as a means of storytelling.