Madison Metropolitan School District
VISUAL ARTS
Performance Standards Grades K - 5

Visual Arts K - 5 Standards

Content Standard One:

Sees
in ways that engage the student in personal inquiry leading to a vision of what could be
Content Standard Two: Imagines
 and problem solves a variety of approaches to and solutions for visual problems
Content Standard Three: Designs
 artwork organized by compositional principles, expressive features, and sensory qualities
Content Standard Four: Creates
 images and objects that communicate and express ideas using varied media, techniques, and processes
Content Standard Five: Produces
 artwork that exemplifies craftsmanship
Content Standard Six: Reflects
 upon and assesses the characteristics and merits of own work and the work of others
Content Standard Seven: Interprets
 the visual experience with a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas
Content Standard Eight: Understands
 the function and structure of the visual arts in relation to human history and cultures
Content Standard Nine: Makes
 connections among the visual arts with other disciplines

Standards

Standard One: Sees
in ways that engage the student in personal inquiry leading to a vision of what could be.

The student will be able to:

Performance Standard Grade TWO
K
1
2
Performance Standard Grade FOUR
3
4
5
Explores and understands prospective content for works of art. Identify a variety of visual imagery which includes people, animals, and fantasy. Identify a variety of visual imagery which includes people, animals, fantasy, and environments. View and describe a variety of visual imagery which includes fantasy, people, or animals in the context of an environment. Understands art as a form of visual communication. Identify the subject matter or story communicated through art. Identify the subject matter, stories, feelings, or symbols communicated through art. Identify the purposes, subject matter, stories, feelings, or symbols communicated through art.

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Standard Two:      Imagines
 Imagines and applies a variety of approaches to and solutions for visual problems.

The student will be able to:

Performance Standard Grade TWO

K

1

2

Performance Standard Grade FOUR

3

4

5

Knows that there is a range of different qualities to materials, techniques, and processes.

Recognize art media which include:

  • Crayon
  • Pencil
  • Paints
  • Markers
  • Clay
  • Paper

Experiment and/or invent with a variety of 2-D and 3-D art materials which include:

  • Crayon
  • Pencil
  • Paints
  • Markers
  • Clay
  • Paper
  • Pastels
  • Printmaking

Experiment and/or invent with a variety of 2-D and 3-D art materials which include:

  • Crayon
  • Pencil
  • Paints
  • Markers
  • Clay
  • Paper
  • Pastels
  • Printmaking
  • Basic fiber techniques

Describe how different materials, techniques, and processes can result in different visual expressions.

Recognize the distinct qualities of the principles and elements of art with a variety of media which include:

  • Crayon
  • Pencil
  • Paints
  • Markers
  • Clay
  • Paper
  • Pastels
  • Printmaking
  • Fibers

Recognize the distinct qualities of the principles and elements of art with a variety of media which include:

  • Crayon
  • Pencil
  • Paints
  • Markers
  • Clay
  • Paper
  • Pastels
  • Printmaking
  • Fibers
  • Mixed media

Recognize the distinct qualities of the principles and elements of art with a variety of media which include:

  • Crayon
  • Pencil
  • Paints
  • Markers
  • Clay
  • Paper
  • Pastels
  • Printmaking
  • Fibers
  • Mixed media
  • Art metal

Understand the difference between additive and subtractive sculpture.

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Standard Three:      Designs
 Designs artwork organized by compositional principles, expressive features, and sensory qualities.

The student will be able to:

Performance Standard Grade TWO

K

1

2

Performance Standard Grade FOUR

3

4

5

Experience and identify that features and elements of art cause different visual results.

Name colors, shapes, and media used in their own art work.

Identify particular colors, shapes, lines, and patterns.

Identify colors, shapes, lines, patterns, and textures.

Experience and identify that features and elements of art cause different visual results.

Identify and use color, shapes, line, texture, and space in works of art.

Identify and use color, shapes, lines, texture and space in works of art.

Identify and use color, shapes, lines, texture, space, and movement in works of art.

Describe how different expressive features and principles cause different responses.

Compare a variety of contrasting imagery.

Compare a variety of contrasting emotional imagery

Compare a variety of contrasting emotional and atmospheric imagery.

Describes how different expressive features and principles cause different responses.

Identify and use contrast (light/dark) and repetition (patterns).

Identify and use contrast, repetition, emphasis (center of interest).

Identify and use contrast, repetition, emphasis, unity, and variety.

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Standard Four:      Creates
 Creates images and objects that communicate and express ideas using varied media, techniques, and processes.

The student will be able to:

Performance Standard Grade TWO

K

1

2

Performance Standard Grade FOUR

3

4

5

Know the differences between media, techniques and processes.

Experience a variety of materials.

Use line, color, shape and texture in their work, through different artmaking processes which include:

  • Drawing using media such as crayon, pencil, paint, markers, and oil pastel.
  • Painting with a variety of brushes.
  • Working with clay.
  • Sculpting with a variety of materials.
  • Begin printmaking processes.

Experience a variety of materials and name the media used in their own work.

Use line, color, shape, texture, and space in their work, through different artmaking processes which include:

  • Drawing using media such as crayon, pencil, paint, markers, and oil pastel.
  • Painting with a variety of brushes and tools.
  • Clay manipulation skills to include rolling, pinching, and pulling.
  • Sculpting with a variety of materials.
  • Printmaking processes to include rubbing and stamping.

Utilize a variety of media to include: crayon, pencil, chalk, oil pastel, markers, tempera paint, watercolor paint, printer's ink, cloth, yarn, clay, paper mache, paper, and misc. materials.

Name and experience art elements through a variety of techniques.

Line drawing Observation, imagination, and memory.

Color: Primary color mixing and blending.

Shape: Cutting, drawing, and forming.

Texture: Stamping, rubbing, and pressing.

Space: Size, placement, and overlapping.

Use line, shape, texture, and space in their work through different artmaking processes which include:

  1. Drawing, using media such as crayon, pencil, paint, markers, chalk, and oil pastel.
  2. Painting with a variety of brushes and tools.
  3. Clay/manipulation skills to include rolling, pinching, pulling, coiling.
  4. Sculpting with an increased variety of materials.
  5. Increased printmaking processes to include rubbing and stamping.
  6. Using resist techniques.

Use different media, processes, and techniques to communicate ideas, Take advantage of the qualities and characteristics of art media, techniques, and processes to enhance their art experiences, and stories.

Recognize and use previously introduced elements, media, techniques, and processes and will continue to expand their knowledge which includes:

  1. Drawing as a planning tool for later use with a variety of media.
  2. Drawing with contour line.
  3. The techniques and processes of color mixing which include secondary colors.
  4. The techniques and processes of 2-D and 3-D surface texture, fibers, and mixed media.

Recognize and use previously introduced elements, media, techniques, and processes and will continue to expand their knowledge which includes:

  1. Drawing as a planning tool for later use with a variety of media to interpret narratives.
  2. Drawing with contour line, textural elements, and value changes.
  3. The techniques and processes of color mixing which include secondary colors, tertiary colors, tints and shades, and color families.
  4. The techniques and processes of 2-D and 3-D surface texture, fibers, mixed media, blending wet-on-wet and dry brush painting techniques.

Recognize and use previously introduced elements, media, techniques, and processes and will continue to expand their knowledge which includes:

  1. Drawing as a planning tool for later use with a variety of media to interpret narratives and express personal thoughts and emotions.
  2. Drawing with contour line, textural elements, value drawings, and figure drawing.
  3. The techniques and processes of color mixing which include secondary colors, tertiary colors, tints and shades, color families and complimentary colors.
  4. The techniques and processes of: shading, opaque and transparent qualities of paint, relief printing, various fiber techniques, clay coil, and slab techniques and paper mache-armature building.

Use creative problem solving skills and risk taking skills.

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Standard Five:      Produces
Produces artwork that exemplifies craftsmanship.

The student will be able to:

Performance Standard Grade TWO

K

1

2

Performance Standard Grade FOUR

3

4

5

Use art materials and tools in a safe, responsible, and skillful manner.

Handle scissors safely.

Cut paper on a line.

Fold paper.

Use glue responsibly.

Use brushes in a developmentally appropriate manner.

Handle scissors safely.

Cut paper on a variety of lines.

Fold paper.

Use glue, crayon, pencil, marker, and paint in a responsible manner.

Use techniques used in pinching and pulling clay.

Handle scissors safely.

Cut paper on a variety of lines and be exposed to cutting shapes without guidelines.

Fold paper in a variety of ways.

Use glue, crayon, pencil, marker, and paint in a responsible manner.

Use skillful construction techniques with a variety of media which result in well made products.

Use art materials and tools in a safe, responsible, and skillful manner.

Handle tools safely.

Cut paper with and without guidelines.

Use proper printmaking techniques.

Create pinch pots, coils, modeling, and joining techniques with clay.

Use various adhesives, i.e. tape, glue, and paste.

Be aware of the proper use of various kinds of brushes.

Pay attention, observe, follow instructions, and use good work habits thus resulting in quality artwork in all curricular media areas.

Handle tools safely.

Accurately use paper techniques, i.e. folding, cutting, scoring, tearing, and tabbing.

Use proper printmaking techniques.

Create pinch pots, coils, modeling, and joining techniques with clay.

Use various adhesives, i.e. tape, glue, and paste.

Use various kinds of brushes properly.

Use water color techniques, i.e. wet on wet, dry brush strokes, and washes.

Pay attention, observe, follow instructions, and use good work habits thus resulting in quality artwork in all curricular media areas.

Handle tools safely.

Accurately use paper techniques, i.e. folding, cutting, scoring, tearing, and tabbing.

Use proper printmaking techniques, i.e. additions, centering.

Create pinch pots, coils, modeling, slab, and joining techniques with clay.

Use various adhesives, i.e. tape, glue, paste.

Use various kinds of brushes properly.

Use water color techniques, i.e. wet on wet, dry brush strokes, and washes.

Use additive and subtractive sculpture techniques.

Pay attention, observe, follow instructions, and use good work habits thus resulting in quality artwork in all curricular media areas.

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Standard Six:      Reflecting
Reflects upon and assesses the characteristics and merits of own work and the work of others.

The student will be able to:

Performance Standard Grade TWO

K

1

2

Performance Standard Grade FOUR

3

4

5

Understand that there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

Discuss their artwork or the work of others.

Describe their art work or the works of others, to include the art from two cultures.

Describe the art work from two cultures. Cultures could include Africa, Asia, Latino, European, or Indigenous cultures.

Understand that there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

Describe artwork and will continue to develop this skill.

Describe artwork and will continue to develop this skill.

Describe artwork and will continue to develop this skill.
Understands how people's priorities influence the development of specific art works.

Recognize a limited number of art works utilizing art resources from Madison Art Center, Elvehjem and MMSD.

Selection:
"Dapple Gray"

Recognize a limited number of art works utilizing art resources from Madison Art Center, Elvehjem and MMSD.

Selections:
"Etretat"

"Yellow Disc and White Disc"

Recognize a limited number of art works utilizing art resources from Madison Art Center, Elvehjem and MMSD.

Selections:
"Dancing Ganesha"

"Still Life: Pitahayas"

  

Recognize a limited number of artists and their styles, selected from the developing resource list, in conjunction with the Madison Art Center, Elvehjem and MMSD.

Describe a limited number of drawings, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and fiber art, or artists from cultures past and present.

Selections:

"Apollo Pursuing Daphne"

"Madison Landscape"

Recognize an increased number of artists and their styles selected from the developing resource list in conjuction with the Madison Art Center, Elvehjem and MMSD.

Describe an increased number of drawings, paintings, printmaking, sculpture, and fiber art, or artisits from cultures past and present.

Selections:

"Herakles and Athena Going to Mount Olympus"

"Mrs. Aaron Davis"

Recognize an expanding number of artists and their styles.

Recognize artwork representing various cultures, gender, media, time, and subject, ulilizing developing resources from the Madison Art Center, Elvehjem, and MMSD.

Describe an increased number of drawings, paintings, printmaking, sculpture, and fiber art, or artisits from cultures past and present.

Selections:

"View of Edo, #52"

"Seranade"

Understands that there are different responses to specific artworks.

Observe art work showing various subject matters and emotional qualities.

Participate in group discussions describing art work.

Participate in group discussions describing art work to include identifying subject matter and art elements.

Understands that there are different responses to specific artworks.

Participate in group discussions describing artwork.

Participate in group discussions describing artwork.

Participate in group discussions describing artwork.

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Standard Seven:      Interpreting
Interprets the visual experience with a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas.

Students will be able to:

Performance Standard Grade TWO

K

1

2

Performance Standard Grade FOUR

3

4

5

Understand that different subject matter and ideas communicate meaning.

Identify subject matter.

Identify subject matter and feeling found in art, i.e. color relationship to emotional content.

Identify subject matter and feeling found in art.

Identify the narrative qualities of artwork, i.e. illustrations.

Understand that different subject matter and ideas communicate meaning.

Identify subject matter and feeling found in art.

Identify the narrative qualities of artwork, i.e. cultural meaning and illustrations.

Identify subject matter and feeling found in art.

Identify the narrative qualities of artwork, i.e. cultural meaning and illustrations.

Identify subject matter and feeling found in art.

Identify the narrative qualities of artwork, i.e. cultural meanings, illustrations.

Identify the purpose of various artworks, i.e. to decorate, to celebrate, and to commemorate.

Understand and use subject matter and ideas to communicate meaning.

Create artwork with various subject matter.

Create artwork with various subject matter and emotional content.

Create artwork with various subject matter, and emotional content.

Select and use subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate meaning.

Create artwork with various subject matter, symbols, and emotional content.

Create artwork with various subject matter, symbols, and emotional content.

Define, discover, and understand symbols and emotional content used in specific artwork.

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Standard Eight:     

Understanding
Understands the function and structure of the visual arts in relation to human history and cultures.

Students will understand and be able to:

Performance Standard Grade TWO

K

1

2

Performance Standard Grade FOUR

3

4

5

Know that the visual arts have both a history and specific relationship to various cultures.

View artwork from two time periods, artists, and/or cultures. The above may include developing art resources from Madison Art Center, Elvehjem, and MMSD.

View artwork from at least two time periods, artists, and/or cultures. The above may include developing art resources

from Madison Art Center, Elvehjem, and MMSD

View artwork from several time periods, artists, and/or cultures.

Know that the visual arts have both a history and specific relationship to various cultures.

View styles and techniques of a limited number of artists, and/or cultures past and present.

Experience styles and techniques of an increased list of artists, and/or cultures past and present.

Experience styles and techniques of an expanded list of artists, and/or cultures past and present.

Experience works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times, and places.

Identify a limited number of works of art belonging to different cultures. A recommended list of cultures could include Africa, Asia, Latino, European, or Indigenous.

Identify an increased list of works of art belonging to different cultures. A recommended list of cultures could include Africa, Asia, Latino, European or Indigenous.

Identify an expanded list of works of art belonging to different cultures. A recommended list of cultures could include Africa, Asia, Latino, European or Indigenous.

Exposure to how history, culture, and the visual arts can influence each other in making and studying works of art.

Compare and contrast art belonging to different cultures past and present, to include two artists from developing resource list.

Compare and contrast art belonging to an increased list of cultures, past and present to include two artists from developing resource list.

View artwork of at least six artists representing various times, media, gender, cultures, significance, and subject matters, utilizing the developing resources from the Madison Art Center, Elvehjem, and MMSD. These will include: Greek vase painting, South Asian sculpture, Paola de Matteis, Gilbert Stuart, Hiroshige, Boudin, Beardne, Butterfield, Calder, Curry, Kahlo, Frank Lloyd Wright, Georgia O'Keeffe.

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Standard Nine:      Making Connections
Makes connections among the visual arts with other disciplines.

Students will be able to:

Performance Standard Grade TWO

K

1

2

Performance Standard Grade FOUR

3

4

5

Exposure to the connections between visual arts and other arts disciplines

Connect the visual arts to music, movement, storytelling.

Connect the visual arts to music, movement, storytelling.

Connect the visual arts to music, movement, storytelling.

Understand the similarities and differences between visual arts and other arts disciplines.

Start recognizing the principles of art in various art disciplines.

Expand their knowledge of the principles of art and how it relates to other art disciplines.

Relate the similarities between the principles of art, music, and movement to include: contrast, balance, unity pattern/repetition, rhythm, emphasis, and variety.

Understand that all the arts are forms of communication.

       

Identify connections between the visual arts and other disciplines in the curriculum.

Recognize endless relationships between visual arts and other disciplines, i.e.

  • Observation drawing - social studies, science
  • Rhythm and pattern - math, music, movement, language arts
  • Symmetry - science, math, music
  • Landscape painting - science, social studies
  • Clay - science, social studies, math

Recognize endless relationships between visual arts and other arts disciplines, i.e.,

  • Observation drawing - social studies, science
  • Rhythm and pattern - math, music, movement, language arts
  • Symmetry - science, math, music
  • Landscape painting - science, social studies Clay - science, social studies, math

Recognize endless relationships between visual arts and other arts disciplines, i.e.,

  • Observation drawing - social studies, science
  • Rhythm and pattern - math, music, movement, language arts
  • Symmetry - science, math, music
  • Landscape painting - science, social studies
  • Clay - science, social studies, math

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