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K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: Grade 4

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Observe and Learn to Comprehend4.1

  • 1

    Uncover how artistic intent can be enhanced through the use of the language of visual art and design.4.1.1

    1. a

      Hypothesize the steps an artist may have used to complete a work of visual art or design.4.1.1.a

    2. b

      Suggest alternative ways an artist could have communicated an idea.4.1.1.b

    3. c

      Intentionally revise artwork to better communicate intended meaning.4.1.1.c

  • 2

    Respond to an artist’s point of view being mindful of historical, contemporary, and cultural context.4.1.2

    1. a

      Recognize how the human experience is expressed in diverse ways.4.1.2.a

    2. b

      Respond to works of art using inference and empathy.4.1.2.b

Envision and Critique to Reflect4.2

  • 1

    Interpret and evaluate personal work and the work of others with informed criteria.4.2.1

    1. a

      Discuss and define how to determine appropriate criteria for a given work of art.4.2.1.a

    2. b

      Discuss and form an opinion about the social and personal value of art.4.2.1.b

  • 2

    Synthesize researched and visual information to imagine, inform and plan possible next steps in personal artmaking.4.2.2

    1. a

      Research from multiple sources to inspire works of visual art and design.4.2.2.a

    2. b

      Investigate the ways alternative ideas are generated.4.2.2.b

Invent and Discover to Create4.3

  • 1

    Investigate ideas of personal interest to plan and create works of visual art and design.4.3.1

    1. a

      Generate multiple ideas in order to select the idea that best communicates intended meaning.4.3.1.a

    2. b

      Communicate a plan for completing works of visual art and design.4.3.1.b

    3. c

      Analyze through collaborative discussion how personal works of art can be refined to effectively communicate.4.3.1.c

  • 2

    Utilize media in traditional and inventive ways to communicate personal intent.4.3.2

    1. a

      Justify how choice of media communicates personal intent.4.3.2.a

    2. b

      Problem-solve and persist to determine the outcome of a final product.4.3.2.b

    3. c

      Prepare works of visual art and design for presentation.4.3.2.c

Relate and Connect to Transfer4.4

  • 1

    Investigate and discuss how diverse communities address issues relevant to their culture, place and times by sharing and creating art.4.4.1

    1. a

      Identify and describe how visual art and design communicate meaning between any subject, discipline, event or issue.4.4.1.a

    2. b

      Compare works of art between diverse cultures to understand how the role of art is perceived within a given community.4.4.1.b

    3. c

      Compare how artists work in different cultures and at different times in history.4.4.1.c

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