Eads Elementary School Visual Arts Standards Kindergarten

							                                  Eads Elementary School Visual Arts Standards
                                                 Kindergarten

Visual Arts Standard #1
Students recognize and use the visual arts as a form of communication
   Ref.                                                  Expectations                                           P   PP   IP   US
 K-1a.      Create a work of art which commemorates a personal event
 K-1b.      Explain how a work of art makes them feel.
 K-1c.      Use problem-solving skills in making art

Visual Arts Standard #2
Students know and apply elements of art, principles of design, and sensory and expressive features of visual arts.
  Ref.                                                  Expectations                                            P   PP   IP   US
  K-2a.    Recognize and apply the Principles of Design (Contrast, Rhythm, Repetition,
           Pattern, Size relationships)
  K-2b.    Recognize and apply the Elements of Art (Line, Types- straight, curved, zigzag, wavy)
           (Shapes, Types -geometric - square, circle, rectangle, oval, triangle, organic shapes
           Variation of size- curved, zigzag, wavy, thick and thin) (Texture, Types - tactile (rough, smooth,
           hard) (Space - overlapping, close and far) (Color – primary) (Value - light and dark)


Visual Arts Standard #3
Students know and apply visual arts materials, tools, techniques, and processes.
  Ref.                                                  Expectations                                            P   PP   IP   US
K-3a.      Manipulate lines and shapes by a variety of materials and tools in artwork
K-3b.      Construct a three-dimensional form.
K-3c.      Create a print using found objects.
K-3d.      Follow directions for the safe use of tools, materials and procedures. Wear
           appropriate protection such as smocks, safety glass, gloves and hair ties when
           necessary. When appropriate, pass a safety assessment.

Visual Arts Standard #4
Students relate the visual arts to various historical and cultural traditions.
  Ref.                                                  Expectations                                            P   PP   IP   US
K-4a.      Discuss familiar objects from today and long ago.
K-4b.      After reading literature or folktales from a variety of cultures, create an illustration.

Visual Arts Standard #5
Students analyze and evaluate the characteristics, merits, and meaning of works of art.
  Ref.                                                  Expectations                                            P   PP   IP   US
K-5a.      Discuss artwork and identify the subject matter
K-5b.      Select from a series of artworks a personal preference.

Adopted Spring 2003