Media Arts: Grades 1-2

Creating

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. Generate ideas using a variety of platforms (e.g., webpages, animation, videos).1-2.MA.Cr.01

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. Develop plans for media arts productions (e.g., a student says before starting a media project, "I'm going to make an animation using only triangles").1-2.MA.Cr.02

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work. Refine ideas using artistic elements (e.g. color, movement) for moving imagery or interactive art.1-2.MA.Cr.03

Presenting

  • 4

    Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation. Identify different times, places, audiences, and contexts for presenting media artwork.1-2.MA.P.04

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. Organize artwork with artistic intent (e.g. by theme, concept, or other organizational principle).1-2.MA.P.05

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work. Identify one's best work or one's favorite work for sharing.1-2.MA.P.06

Responding

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic work. With support, identify the basic elements of media art (collections of images and sound, technology, interactivity).1-2.MA.R.07

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work. Categorize artwork by subject matter and mood.1-2.MA.R.08

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. Demonstrate close observation of artistic work (e.g. noticing details, making connections).1-2.MA.R.09

Connecting

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. Make connections between an artwork and their personal experience.1-2.MA.Co.10

  • 11

    Relate artistic ideas and works to societal, cultural and historical contexts to deepen understanding. Identify examples of different contexts within media artworks.1-2.MA.Co.11

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1 and Grade 2
Where can I read the official document?
Media Arts: Grades 1-2

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