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K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: Grade 2

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Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

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    Make art or design with various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.VA.1.CR1.2.1

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    Share imaginative ways that art works could be used to communicate a narrative, experience or idea.VA.1.CR1.2.2

  • 3.

    Collaboratively brainstorm multiple approaches to a problem.VA.1.CR1.2.3

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

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    Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.VA.2.CR2.2.1

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    Demonstrate safe procedures for using and cleaning art tools and equipment and studio spaces.VA.2.CR2.2.2

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    Repurpose objects to make something new.VA.2.CR2.2.3

Refine and complete artistic work.

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    Improve and elaborate on aesthetic and technical aspects of artwork based on classroom discussion.VA.3.CR3.2.1

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    Using art vocabulary, describe personal artistic choices.VA.3.CR3.2.2

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    Utilize personal reflection and critical feedback to refine technical proficiency, intentionality, aesthetic judgment and expressive capability.VA.3.CR3.2.3

Analyze, interpret and select artistic work for presentation.

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    Organize their artwork in a portfolio and explain the process.VA.4.PR1.2.1

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    Learn about materials or artistic techniques for preparing artwork for presentation.VA.4.PR1.2.2

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

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    Identify and explain the roles and responsibilities of the spaces and people who work in and visit museums and other art venues. (e.g. galleries, virtual, public spaces)VA.5.PR2.2.1

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    Analyze how art exhibited inside and outside of schools (such as in museums, galleries, virtual spaces, and other venues) contribute to communities.VA.5.PR2.2.2

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

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    Select art objects for personal portfolio and display and explain why they were chosen.VA.6.PR3.2.1

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    Explain why some objects, artifacts, and artworks are preferred.VA.6.PR3.2.2

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    Select artwork based on a theme or concept for an exhibit.VA.6.PR3.2.3

Perceive and analyze artistic work.

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    Distinguish between different types of art (i.e. 2D & 3D) and what it represents.VA.7.RE1.2.1

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    Compare images that represent the same subject in different media.VA.7.RE1.2.2

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    Categorize visual imagery based on expressive properties (i.e. content, formal elements of art and principles of design).VA.7.RE1.2.3

Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

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    Interpret art by identifying the mood suggested by a work of art and describing relevant subject matter and basic art elements.VA.8.RE2.2.1

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

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    Use art vocabulary to express preferences about an artwork.VA.9.RE3.2.1

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

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    Create works of art about events in home, school or community life (e.g. narrative, documentation).VA.10.CO1.2.1

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    Discuss and describe the meaning and purpose of an artwork.VA.10.CO1.2.2

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

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    Compare and contrast cultural uses of artwork from different times and places.VA.11.CO2.2.1

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    Recognize that responses to art change depending on knowledge of the time and place in which it was made, cultural influences & global perspectives.VA.11.CO2.2.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 2
When were these standards adopted?
2015
Where can I read the official document?
Oregon Arts Content Standards: Visual Arts

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