This is a sample of the standards that we will be covering for each grade level;
4th Grade- 4.V.1 Use the language of visual arts to communicate effectively.
4.V.3 Create art using a variety of tools, media, and processes, safely and appropriately.
4.CR.1 Use critical analysis to generate responses to a variety of prompts.
4.V.2 Apply creative and critical thinking skills to artistic expression.
4.CX.1 Understand the global, historical, societal, and cultural contexts of the visual arts.
4.CX.2 Understand the interdisciplinary connections and life applications of the visual arts.
Kindergarten - K.V.1.1 Identify various art materials and tools.
K.V.3.1 Use a variety of tools safely and appropriately to create art.
K.V.3.2 Use a variety of media to create art.
K.V.2.3 Create original art that does not rely on copying or tracing.
K.V.3.3 Use the processes of drawing, painting, weaving, printing, collage, mixed media, sculpture, and ceramics to create art.
K.CR.1.1 Identify the lines, colors, and shapes in works of art.
1st Grade- 1.V.1.1 Identify tools, media and processes.
1.V.3.1 Use a variety of tools safely and appropriately to create art.
1.V.3.3 Use the processes of drawing, painting, weaving, printing, stitchery, collage, mixed media, sculpture, and ceramics to create art.
1.CX.2.3 Differentiate between sharing ideas and copying.
1.V.1.4 Understand characteristics of the Elements of Art, including lines, shapes, colors, textures, form, and space.
1.V.2.3 Create art from imaginary sources of inspiration.
1.CX.1.3 Classify art into categories, such as landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, portraits, and still life.
5th Grade- 5.V.1.3 Classify works of art in terms of whether they are realistic, abstract, or non-objective.
5.V.1.4 Understand the relationship between the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design.
5.V.1.2 Create art that reflects personal voice and choice.
5.V.2.3 Create realistic, imaginative, abstract, and non-objective art.
5.V.3.3 Create art using the processes of drawing, painting, weaving, printing, stitchery, collage, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, and current technology.
5.CX.1.4 Explain how traditions and values influence ideas, issues, and themes found in art.
5.CX.2.3 Understand the balance of individual roles and collaborative skills to create art.
5.CR.1.2 Critique personal art based on established criteria and expressive qualities.
2nd Grade-2.V.1.1 Use appropriate art vocabulary when discussing media, processes, or images in art.
2.V.1.2 Create original art that expresses ideas about people, neighborhoods, or communities.
2.V.1.4 Understand characteristics of the Elements of Art, including lines, shapes, colors, textures, form, space, and value.
2.V.2.3 Create art from real and imaginary sources of inspiration.
2.V.3.1 Use a variety of tools safely and appropriately to create art.
2.V.3.2 Recognize characteristics of a variety of media. 2.V.3.3 Use the processes of drawing, painting, weaving, printing, stitchery, collage, mixed media, sculpture, and ceramics to create art.
2.CX.1.1 Exemplify visual arts representing the heritage, customs, and traditions of various cultures.
3rd Grade -3.V.1.1 Use art vocabulary, including specific artistic terms.
3.V.1.2 Understand that artists use their art to express personal ideas.
3.V.1.4 Understand characteristics of the Elements of Art, including lines, shapes, colors, textures, form, space, and value.
3.V.3.1 Understand how a single tool can be manipulated in multiple ways, safely and appropriately.
3.V.3.3 Create art using the processes of drawing, painting, weaving, printing, stitchery, collage, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, and current technology.
3.CX.1.3 Classify artists, styles, and movements.
3.CX.1.4 Compare purposes of art in different cultures, time periods, and societies.
3.CR.1.1 Analyze art in terms of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design.
4th Grade -North Carolina Lighthouses