Visual Arts as Communication - The student recognizes and uses the visual arts as a form of communication.
Primary (K-3)
1.1
Identifies various types of two and three- dimensional works of art (e.g., portrait, landscape, mask).
1.2
Uses vocabulary related to visual images and ideas.
1.3
Recognizes that visual images are used to communicate ideas in works of art (e.g., various works that communicate emotion, mood...Grant Wood's American Gothic).
1.4
Uses visual images to create artwork, which expresses feelings or experiences (e.g., design a fantasy playground).
Intermediate (4-6)
1.1
Identifies visual images (e.g., mural), themes (e.g., ocean life) and ideas (e.g., using color to show depth) for works of art.
1.2
Uses vocabulary related to visual images, themes and ideas (e.g., architecture, Victorian houses, embellishment).
1.3
Compares visual images used to communicate ideas in works of art (e.g., Grant Wood's American Gothic, Eduard Munch's The Scream).
1.4
Investigates, selects, organizes and uses visual images, themes and ideas to create artwork which expresses feelings or experiences (e.g., personal collage, Victorian architecture).
Principles of Design - The student understands and applies elements of art and principles of design.
Primary (K-3)
2.1
Uses vocabulary related to the elements of art and principles of design (e.g., line, color, shape, pattern).
2.2
Identifies elements of art and principles of design in works of art (e.g., line, color, shape, pattern).
2.3
Applies elements of art and principles of design to create works of art.
Intermediate (4-6)
2.1
Uses vocabulary related to elements of art and principles of design (e.g., texture, repetition).
2.2
Identifies and analyzes the use of elements of art and principles of design (e.g., How did the artist use repetition to show motion?).
Material, Techniques, and Processes - The student knows and applies visual arts materials, techniques and processes.
Primary (K-3)
3.1
Recognizes and identifies a variety of materials, techniques and processes (e.g., clay, rolling slabs, firing).
3.2
Uses materials, techniques and processes to create artwork.
3.3
Recognizes good craftsmanship (e.g., pinch pots with uniform thickness of the walls).
3.4
Uses art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
Intermediate (4-6)
3.1
Recognizes the differences between a variety of materials, techniques and processes and use a related vocabulary.
3.2
Selects and uses materials, techniques and processes to create artwork (e.g., proper techniques for ceramic construction; i.e., slipping and scoring).
3.3
Recognizes and uses good craftsmanship (e.g., pinch pots with uniform thickness of the walls).
3.4
Uses art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
History, Culture, and Personal Heritage - The student relates the visual arts to history, culture and personal heritage.
Primary (K-3)
4.1
Recognizes that different cultures have different artistic expression (e.g., sun symbols in various cultures).
4.2
Creates art that reflects historical and cultural context (e.g., Pueblo style pinch pot).
Intermediate (4-6)
4.1
Recognizes and understands that different cultures, places and times influence artistic expression.
4.2
Creates art based on personal interpretations of historical and cultural context (e.g., storyteller dolls based upon Cochiti Pueblo).
Interprets Art -The student analyzes, interprets and evaluates the characteristics, merits and meanings of works of art.
Primary (K-3)
5.1
Observes and describes various works of art.
5.2
Uses specific criteria to analyze and interpret works of art (e.g., warm or cool colors and how they relate to moods).
Intermediate (4-6)
5.1
Recognizes reasons for creating works of art.
5.2
Uses criteria to evaluate works of art.