Kansas Education Resource Center

 

Grade  :  Basic
Content Area  :  Visual Arts Approved 2007

1 Understanding and Applying Media Techniques and Processes
Understanding and Applying Media Techniques and Processes
1.1 The student explores a variety of art media, techniques, and processes.
1.1.1 The student manipulates a variety of media, such as paint, dough, clay, crayons, paper, and fibers.
1.1.2 The student uses a variety of techniques, such as modeling, painting, drawing, coloring, cutting, gluing, and printing.
1.1.3 The student applies a variety of processes, such as painting, clay building, collage, mixed media, print making.
1.2 The student describes different visual effects produced by a variety of materials, techniques, and processes in works of art.
1.2.1 The student develops vocabulary and uses it to describe a work of art.
1.2.2 The student correctly identifies different media, techniques, and processes.
1.3 The student experiments with various media, techniques, and processes to develop manipulative skills.
1.3.1 The student uses tools and materials to strengthen fine and gross motor skills.
1.3.2 The student uses tools and materials correctly with confidence.
1.3.3 The student correctly follows the steps of a process.
1.4 The student employs media, techniques, and processes to communicate through works of art.
1.4.1 The student views originals and reproductions of art and discusses how and why they differ.
1.4.2 The student presents artwork and explains how and why it was created.
1.4.3 The student explains or teaches a technique to another student.
1.5 The student demonstrates the safe and correct use of simple materials and tools.
1.5.1 The student correctly uses art materials, such as paint, glue, markers, crayons, clay, pencils.
1.5.2 The student safely uses art tools, such as paint brushes and scissors.
1.6 The student demonstrates that clean-up and organization of materials are a part of the artistic process.
1.6.1 The student follows established routines.
1.6.2 The student shows respect for others' work and space.

 

 

 

 

2 Using Knowledge of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design
Using Knowledge of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design
2.1 The student recognizes key elements and key principles used in works of art.
2.1.1 The student identifies key elements in works of art.
2.1.2 The student identifies key principles in works of art.
2.1.3 The student compares and contrasts key elements and key principles in works of art.
2.2 The student responds to art works based on the use of key elements and key principles.
2.2.1 The student lists ways artists use key elements and key principles to convey ideas.
2.2.2 The student identifies key elements and key principles used to express feelings, ideas, and messages.
2.3 The student applies key elements and key principles in creating works of art.
2.3.1 The student practices using key elements.
2.3.2 The student practices using key principles.
2.3.3 The student creates works of art that incorporate key elements and key principles.

 

 

 

 

3 Creating Art Works Through Choice of Subjects, Symbols, and Ideas
Creating Art Works Through Choice of Subjects, Symbols, and Ideas
3.1 The student identifies visual images, subjects and symbols in works of art.
3.1.1 The student describes images and symbols in art works.
3.1.2 The student identifies types of art works, such as portrait, still life, landscape, and sculpture.
3.1.3 The student identifies and describes symbols in everyday life.
3.2 The student incorporates images, subjects, and symbols into art works.
3.2.1 The student develops and uses personally developed sign/symbol schema.
3.2.2 The student creates art works based on images, subjects, and symbols.
3.3 The student examines the problem solving process and how it relates to creating art.
3.3.1 The student identifies a problem.
3.3.2 The student differentiates between a general problem and a visual problem.

 

 

 

 

4 Understanding the Visual Arts in Relation to History and Cultures
Understanding the Visual Arts in Relation to History and Cultures
4.1 The student discusses how the visual arts have a history evident throughout the world in every culture.
4.1.1 The student compares and contrasts art forms from past and present cultures.
4.1.2 The student discusses how the visual arts have changed over the years and continue to change.
4.2 The student discusses different purposes for which art is created.
4.2.1 The student talks about what is art?
4.2.2 The student identifies various functions of art.
4.2.3 The student identifies how art and society influence each other.
4.3 The student creates art based on historical and cultural ideas of diverse people.
4.3.1 The student creates art that uses art techniques from other cultures.
4.3.2 The student manipulates images to resemble the art of particular cultures, times, and places.
4.3.3 The student creates art with a purpose.

 

 

 

 

5 Reflecting Upon and Assessing the Characteristics and Merits of Art
Reflecting Upon and Assessing the Characteristics and Merits of Art
5.1 The student describes characteristics evident in art works.
5.1.1 The student identifies the parts of a work of art.
5.1.2 The student listens to peers explain works of art.
5.1.3 The student explains works of art.
5.2 The student describes and shares opinions about works of art.
5.2.1 The student defines and uses vocabulary appropriate to the discussion of art works.
5.2.2 The student shows respect for varying opinions regarding the merits of art works.
5.3 The student distinguishes among various aesthetic qualities.
5.3.1 The student talks about what is art?.
5.3.2 The student defines and uses vocabulary appropriate to the discussion of aesthetics.
5.3.3 The student distinguishes original works of art from reproductions.

 

 

 

 

6 Making Connections Between the Visual Arts and Other Disciplines
Making Connections Between the Visual Arts and Other Disciplines
6.1 The student distinguishes among various visual art forms.
6.1.1 The student describes qualities among different forms of art works.
6.1.2 The student compares and contrasts characteristics of visual art works.
6.1.3 The student examines two-dimensional and three-dimensional art works addressing the same subject.
6.2 The student identifies and describes similarities and differences among the visual and performing arts.
6.2.1 The student describes similar and divergent concepts among the visual and performing arts.
6.2.2 The student explains how dancers, musicians, and actors/actresses are artists.
6.3 The student identifies connections between the visual arts and non-art disciplines.
6.3.1 The student identifies artistic concepts within non-art disciplines.
6.3.2 The student creates art works that incorporate cross-curricular concepts.
6.4 The student explains how art contributes to the social aspects of everyday culture.
6.4.1 The student identifies everyday objects created by artists.
6.4.2 The student identifies art in everyday life.
6.4.3 The student lists careers that are available to artists.