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K–12 Standards

Gr2 Art

Other National Core Arts Standards Visual Arts sets

Creating: Conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work.VA:C4

  • A

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr1

    1. 1

      Brainstorm collaboratively multiple approaches to an art or design problem.VA:Cr1.1.2a 

    2. 2

      Make art or design with various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.VA:Cr1.2.2a 

  • B

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.VA:Cr2

    1. 1

      Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.VA:Cr2.1.2a 

    2. 2

      Demonstrate safe procedures for using and cleaning art tools, equipment, and studio spaces.VA:Cr2.2.2a 

    3. 3

      Repurpose objects to make something new.VA:Cr2.3.2a 

  • C

    Refine and complete artistic work.VA:Cr3

    1. 1

      Discuss and reflect with peers about choices made in creating artworkVA:Cr3.1.2a 

Presenting: Interpreting and sharing artistic work.VA:Pr

  • A

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.VA:Pr4

    1. 1

      Categorize artwork based on a theme or concept for an exhibit.VA:Pr4.1.2a 

  • B

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.VA:Pr5

    1. 1

      Distinguish between different materials or artistic techniques for preparing artwork for presentation.VA:Pr5.1.2a 

  • C

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.VA:Pr6

    1. 1

      Analyze how art exhibited inside and outside of schools (such as in museums, galleries, virtual spaces, and other venues) contributes to communities.VA:Pr6.1.2a 

Responding: Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning.VA:Re

  • A

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.VA:Re7

    1. 1

      Perceive and describe aesthetic characteristics of one’s natural world and constructed environments.VA:Re7.1.2a 

    2. 2

      Categorize images based on expressive properties.VA:Re7.2.2a 

  • B

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.VA:Re8

    1. 1

      Interpret art by identifying the mood suggested by a work of art and describing relevant subject matter and characteristics of form.VA:Re8.1.2a 

  • C

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.VA:Re9

    1. 1

      Use learned art vocabulary to express preferences about artwork.VA:Re9.1.2a 

Connecting: Relating artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context.VA:Cn

  • A

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.VA:Cn10

  • B

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.VA:Cn11

    1. 1

      Compare and contrast cultural uses of artwork from different times and places.VA:Cn11.1.2a 

Create works of art about events in home, school, or community life.VA:Cn10.1.2a

  • 1

    Create works of art about events in home, school, or community life.VA:Cn10.1.2a

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 2
Where can I read the official document?
National Core Arts Standards

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