VA1: Media, Techniques and Processes: The student demonstrates understanding and can apply media, techniques and processes. Process of making art.

VA1a

VA1b

VA1c

VA1d

K

Experiments and practices

Experiments with and expresses individual ideas

Verbally shares why and how artwork was done

Uses materials, etc. in a safe manner

1

Increases control in using

Develops skills and expresses visual ideas

Communicates personal ideas and emotions

Uses materials, etc. in a safe manner

2

Controls a variety

Demonstrates skills and expresses visual ideas

Describes and explains processes

Uses materials, etc. in a safe manner

3

Connects ideas

Applies skills and creates original works of art

Identifies and discusses characteristics and context

Uses materials, etc. in a safe manner

4

Knows the difference

Describes how materials cause different results

Explores M T P to communicate ideas and emotion through original works

Uses materials, etc. in a safe manner

VA2: Structures and Functions: The student demonstrates knowledge of structures and functions. This includes the knowledge of the elements of art and principles of design, their purposes, and how artwork conveys mood and feeling.

VA2a

VA2b

VA2c

VA2d

K

Identifies the elements of art emphasizing line, shape, form, and color

Identifies principles of art emphasizing rhythm, pattern, and emphasis in artwork

Interprets ideas, moods, feelings in artwork

1

Understands elements of art emphasizing space and texture in artwork

Understands principles of art emphasizing balance and contrast in artwork

Makes art to communicate ideas and emotions

2

Applies elements of art emphasizing value to artwork

Understands principles of art emphasizing unity in artwork

Explores techniques to express ideas, feelings, and moods in artwork

3

Creates art using all elements

Creates art using all principles of art

Combines elements, principles and media to create artwork that expresses ideas, feelings, and moods

4

Understands how to apply elements and principles to convey ideas in artwork

Describes how elements and principles convey meaning in artwork

Uses elements and principles to communicate ideas in artwork

VA3: Subject Matter, Symbols and Ideas: The student chooses and evaluates a range of subject matter, symbols and ideas. This incorporates the idea that there is or could be meaning behind the artwork.

VA3a

VA3b

VA3c

VA3d

PK - K

Discovers artwork can express ideas.

Uses personal symbols and ideas

Identifies themes

Recognizes purposes and uses themes styles and subject matter

1

Recognizes the use of subject matter, symbols and ideas

Uses subject matter, symbols, and ideas

Identifies themes

Recognizes purposes and uses themes styles and subject matter

2

Describes subject, symbols and ideas

Uses knowledge and experiences to develop ideas

Compares and contrasts themes

Recognizes purposes and uses themes styles and subject matter

3

Compares work based on themes, symbols, events, and ideas

Examines subject matter, symbols, and ideas to make improvements

Suggests and discusses artistic choices

Recognizes purposes and uses themes styles and subject matter

4

Explores and understands content

Examines subject matter, symbols, and ideas to make improvements

Examines, discusses, and created artworks using selected criteria

VA4: History and Culture: The student demonstrates understanding of the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

VA4a

VA4b

VA4c

VA4d

PK – K

Knowledge of different times and cultures

Cultural contributions

Creates art based on other periods and cultures

1

Common subjects and themes

Cultural contributions

Creates art that reflects exposure to history and cultures

2

Historical and cultural backgrounds of artists (including host nation)

Cultural contributions

Understands how history and culture influence art

3

Universal themes, periods, styles and cultures are investigated (including host nation)

Cultural contributions

Understands how history and culture influence art

4

Relationships between history and culture

Identifies specific styles, cultures, times, and places

Uses specific historical references in production

VA5: Characteristics and Merits of Work: The student reflects upon and assesses the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others. Emphasis is on the development of concepts and vocabulary in order to critique.

VA5a

VA5b

VA5c

VA5d

PK – K

Describes artwork

Examines and identifies purpose

Begins to use appropriate criteria and vocabulary to discuss and evaluate

1

Describes likes and dislikes

Examines and identifies purpose

Uses appropriate criteria and vocabulary to discuss and evaluate

2

Compares and contrasts

Understands and identifies purpose

Consistently uses appropriate criteria and vocabulary to discuss and evaluate

3

Understands, compares, and contrasts purposes

Describes how experiences influence art work

Expands use of appropriate criteria and vocabulary to discuss and evaluate

4

Describes, analyzes, and evaluates purposes

Interprets and analyzes

Assesses work for improvement during production

VA6: Connections to other Disciplines: The student makes connections between the visual arts and the other disciplines.

VA6a

VA6b

VA6c

VA6d

PK – K

Identifies connections

Names and discusses careers

Integrates

1

Recognizes subjects and ideas

Names and discusses careers

Integrates

2

Recognizes subjects and ideas

Names and discusses careers

Integrates

3

Applies critical and creative thinking

Understands and demonstrates use of visual art in the world

Integrates

4

Applies critical and creative thinking

Identifies and explains uses of visual art in the world

Creates and extends art into other areas

VA7: Technology Integration: The student understands and creates art through technology.

VA7a

VA7b

VA7c

VA7d

PK - K

Acquires technical skills and vocabulary

Expands/uses technical skills

Integrates traditional production techniques with technology

Awareness of careers in technologies

1

Acquires technical skills and vocabulary

Expands/uses technical skills

Integrates traditional production techniques with technology

Awareness of careers in new technologies

2

Acquires technical skills and vocabulary

Expands/uses technical skills

Communicates ideas and solves problems

Awareness of careers in new technologies

3

Acquires technical skills and vocabulary

Expands/uses technical skills

Communicates ideas and solves problems

Awareness of careers in new technologies

4

Acquires technical skills and vocabulary

Selects elements and principles of design

Awareness of careers in new technologies