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K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: Grade 5

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Observe and Learn to Comprehend5.1

  • 1

    Investigate and analyze how specific points of view can be communicated through the language of visual art and design. 5.1.1

    1. a

      Explore connections between works of art from different cultures through time.5.1.1.a

    2. b

      Infer intended meaning using the language of visual art and design.5.1.1.b

    3. c

      Investigate how artists communicate points of view through personal works of art based on lived experiences.5.1.1.c

  • 2

    Demonstrate an understanding of how works of visual art and design are influenced by the culture of daily life.5.1.2

    1. a

      Observe and discuss how visual art and design exist in a shared contemporary world.5.1.2.a

    2. b

      Investigate and discuss how popular culture influences visual art and design.5.1.2.b

Envision and Critique to Reflect5.2

  • 1

    Using a variety of criteria, question and evaluate works of art.5.2.1

    1. a

      Support collaborative dialogue to analyze and evaluate one’s own work and that of others.5.2.1.a

    2. b

      Reflect on how intended meaning influences the artmaking process.5.2.1.b

  • 2

    Visualize intended meaning and determine a method of planning that best supports personal artmaking.5.2.2

    1. a

      Reflect on how problem-solving drives the creative process. 5.2.2.a

    2. b

      Identify various methods of planning for visual art and design5.2.2.b

Invent and Discover to Create5.3

  • 1

    Plan works of visual art and design where intended meaning is communicated to viewers. 5.3.1

    1. a

      Make decisions during the creative process that best supports the intended point of view.5.3.1.a

    2. b

      Discuss with others to determine if intended meaning was effectively communicated. 5.3.1.b

    3. c

      Contribute to the community of makers in a shared art space. 5.3.1.c

  • 2

    Apply an understanding of art processes and studio skills to create works of art and design.5.3.2

    1. a

      Utilize traditional and contemporary media to effectively communicate intended meaning.5.3.2.a

    2. b

      Revise works of visual art and design to improve ideas.5.3.2.b

    3. c

      Justify choices made during the artistic process that resulted in the finished work of art and design.5.3.2.c

    4. d

      Prepare works of art and design for presentation. 5.3.2.d

Relate and Connect to Transfer5.4

  • 1

    Using interdisciplinary knowledge, investigate and interpret how diverse communities address issues relevant to their place and times.5.4.1

    1. a

      Investigate how the reciprocal relationship between a work of visual art and design and the context of its culture deepens understanding.5.4.1.a

    2. b

      Discuss how art reflects diverse social values and beliefs.5.4.1.b

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