Kansas Education Resource Center

 

Grade  :  Intermediate
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 differentiates between materials, techniques, and processes.
1.1.1 The student demonstrates the differences between various media.
1.1.2 The student explains the differences between various techniques.
1.1.3 The student describes the differences between various processes.
1.2 The student explains how the visual effects resulting from media, techniques, and processes differ from one another.
1.2.1 The student after being exposed to a variety of works of art, categorizes different media, techniques, and processes used to create each piece.
1.2.2 The student uses art vocabulary to describe the effects produced by specific media, techniques, and processes.
1.3 The student applies the characteristics of a variety of media, techniques, and processes to develop manipulative skills in two- and three-dimensional works.
1.3.1 The student practices to understand qualities and characteristics of various media, techniques, and processes.
1.3.2 The student creates two- and three-dimensional representations of similar subjects.
1.4 The student selects and applies different media, techniques, and processes to communicate through works of art.
1.4.1 The student evaluates the selection and use of media, techniques, and processes for communicating.
1.4.2 The student communicates personal ideas and feelings through the choice of media, techniques, and processes.
1.5 The student uses control in handling art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
1.5.1 The student demonstrates appropriate use of art tools and materials.
1.5.2 The student shows concern for the safety of others.
1.6 The student shows responsibility in organization and clean-up of materials.
1.6.1 The student follows established routines.
1.6.2 The student shows respect for others' work and space.
1.6.3 The student maintains a positive attitude toward the art room environment.

 

 

 

 

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 and identifies the elements and key principles used in works of art.
2.1.1 The student identifies the 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 elements and key principles in works of art.
2.2 The student interprets the use of elements and key principles in works of art.
2.2.1 The student identifies an idea, feeling, or message communicated by incorporating elements and key principles in artwork.
2.2.2 The student compares and contrasts how artists use the same elements and key principles to communicate different messages.
2.3 The student visually communicates by incorporating the elements and key principles in works of art.
2.3.1 The student produces art works that focus on communicating through the use of elements of art.
2.3.2 The student produces art works that communicate through manipulation of 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 differentiates among ideas, subjects, styles, and symbols used to communicate in art.
3.1.1 The student categorizes works based on the use of subject, symbols, and ideas.
3.1.2 The student speculates as to the purpose of subjects and styles within works of art.
3.2 The student selects and uses images, subjects, and ideas to express meaning through art.
3.2.1 The student develops and communicates intended ideas through use of personal sign/symbol schema.
3.2.2 The student creates artwork that reflects images, symbols, and ideas from other sources.
3.3 The student applies the problem-solving steps to the creative process.
3.3.1 The student proposes a problem to be solved visually.
3.3.2 The student proposes a visual solution to a 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 describes how history and culture influence creation and study of art.
4.1.1 The student recognizes the relationships between history, culture, and the visual arts.
4.1.2 The student categorizes selected art works according to historical/cultural contexts.
4.1.3 The student compares and contrasts the characteristics of art works in various eras and cultures.
4.2 The student classifies works of art based on purpose and/or function.
4.2.1 The student recognizes that works of art develop at different times, places, and in different cultures.
4.2.2 The student discusses how art develops to serve different purposes.
4.2.3 The student recognizes how art is used as a part of daily life.
4.3 The student identifies and applies characteristics of art works from a movement or culture.
4.3.1 The student recognizes and creates works that reflect the importance of art as a record of history.
4.3.2 The student recognizes, respects, and represents diverse culture in and through art.
4.3.3 The student manipulates subjects to reflect art of other cultures, times, and places.

 

 

 

 

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 works of art and discusses the merits.
5.1.1 The student defines and uses vocabulary appropriate to discussion of art works.
5.1.2 The student reflects on how art works differ.
5.1.3 The student comprehends how various responses to characteristics of art work can influence the interpretation.
5.2 The student forms and defends judgments about works of art.
5.2.1 The student develops personal viewpoints regarding the characteristics and merits of art work.
5.2.2 The student explains how and why personal judgments toward art works were reached.
5.2.3 The student defends individual opinions about the merits of art works.
5.3 The student develops and expresses opinions surrounding aesthetic issues in art.
5.3.1 The student discusses why society values art.
5.3.2 The student critiques works of art.
5.3.3 The student classifies works based on aesthetic qualities.
5.3.4 The student expresses opinions surrounding different aesthetic philosophies.

 

 

 

 

6 Making Connections Between the Visual Arts and Other Disciplines
Making Connections Between the Visual Arts and Other Disciplines
6.1 The student identifies unique qualities among different visual art forms.
6.1.1 The student interprets the qualities of visual art works for comparison.
6.1.2 The student explains the differences between a reproduction and an original work of art.
6.1.3 The student using different media, creates two works of art that express the same creative intent.
6.1.4 The student compares two-dimensional verses three-dimensional art works.
6.2 The student compares and contrasts similar concepts among the visual and performing arts.
6.2.1 The student explains relationships among the structural similarities found in the visual and performing arts.
6.2.2 The student analyzes how the same subject matter is communicated in visual vs. performing arts.
6.3 The student demonstrates ways in which art concepts are interrelated with non-art disciplines.
6.3.1 The student identifies ways that creating art uses a variety of skills needed in non-art subjects.
6.3.2 The student creates works of art that implement and extend knowledge of science, mathematics, social studies, and language arts.
6.4 The student relates the role of artists to daily life.
6.4.1 The student compares the interrelationships between human behavior, the environment, and its materials.
6.4.2 The student explains how art influences everyday life.
6.4.3 The student participates in community-based art experiences as an artist or observer.