Arkansas K–6 visual art standards

I can make art that tells a story about my life.

I can create works of art about people, places, and things in my life.

I can tell why a work of art was made.

I can find things that are the same and different in artwork from different places.

I can use my imagination to play with materials.

I can use observation to plan my work.

I can share my ideas and materials with others to reach an artistic solution.

I can plan and create art that is interesting to me.

I can safely experiment with materials and tools.

I can make art by looking at the world around me.

I can improve my art skills by safely using materials and tools.

I can reuse objects to make something new.

I can use art words to explain how I could change my art.

I can use art vocabulary to talk or write about how I made my art and how I could revise it.

I can choose my own art to share and explain my choice.

I can tell why some works of art are more important than others.

I can organize artwork based on the same idea for an exhibit.

I can talk about why people collect art.

I can identify ways in which art is prepared for display

I can show and tell about an art museum.

I can explore how people use art to tell about themselves.

I can tell how and why we use art.

I can compare and group images based on certain features.

I can explain what an image means.

I can describe images from nature and things that are constructed.

I can talk about how an artwork tells a story or has a message.

I can explain how the objects and elements within an artwork represent ideas.

I can choose a favorite artwork and explain why I chose it.

I can use art vocabulary to explain why I like a work of art.

I can develop a work of art based on observations of surroundings.

I can apply my art vocabulary to discuss art and how it relates to the surroundings.

I can investigate times, places, and different cultures by looking at works of art.

I can discuss the manner in which art is used to inform or change beliefs, values, or behaviors of an individual or society.

I can add details to an imaginative idea.

I can use what I know and what I have to create art.

I can combine ideas to create an original idea for art making

I can identify and demonstrate different ways to plan and begin a work of art.

I can create meaningful art, using many techniques and materials responsibly.

I can create an artwork of a place I know by myself or with others.

I can develop my craftsmanship by experimenting and practicing different techniques.

I can make an art piece that shows an important place.

I can add details to give my artwork more meaning.

I can create an artist statement using art vocabulary

I can consider and discuss options for displaying art.

I can analyze how technology is changing the preservation and presentation of artwork.

I can describe various jobs related to museums and other art venues.

I can explain the importance of using my art tools safely when preparing artwork for display.

I can prepare and write about my work of art for presentation.

I can explain how people use art to tell about themselves or their culture.

I can compare and contrast different places art is displayed and why people go there.

I can respond to a work of art and imagine how the artist created it.

I can compare my interpretation of a work of art with those of my classmates.

I can discuss the manner in which the use of elements and/ or principles forms a certain mood or message.

I can discuss the manner in which composition and media affect mood and message.

I can evaluate artwork based on given criteria.

I can articulate differences in criteria used to evaluate various types of art.

I can be inspired by current events and popular culture, personally or globally, to create works of art.

I can make art, individually and collaboratively, that reflects on positive aspects of a group’s identity

I can investigate the manner in which art reflects changing times, traditions, resources, and cultural uses.

I can analyze how art is influenced by time periods, geography, available resources, and cultural identities.

I can work with others to produce ideas for creating art.

I can develop and plan a work of art that relates to me personally or meets a specific goal.

I can persevere to solve creative problems and document my creative process.

I can gather information from a variety of sources to create artworks and develop a personal portfolio.

I can plan and safely develop a work of art that relates to me personally.

I can demonstrate knowledge of composition by revising based on feedback and self-reflection.

I can be safe, responsible, and ethical when posting and sharing images or materials with others.

I can demonstrate a willingness to experiment.

I can engage in constructive critiques with peers.

I can apply relevant criteria to examine, reflect on, and plan revisions for a work of art or design in progress.

I can describe the similarities and differences associated with preserving and presenting 2-D, 3-D, and digital artworks.

I can explain how technologies have changed the way artwork is preserved, presented, and experienced.

I can demonstrate a responsibility to protect, preserve, honor, and enjoy public art currently and in the future.

I can plan an art display alone or with my peers.

I can collaborate with others to curate artworks for display and write an artist statement.

I can reflect on the big idea or theme of an art exhibition.

I can evaluate methods for preparing and presenting art based on criteria.

I can describe multiple ways that images influence specific audiences.

I can analyze the manner in which aesthetic choices are influenced by culture and environment.

I can compare and contrast the relevant information in a variety of artworks.

I can interpret and analyze how media choices influence ideas, emotions, and actions within a composition.

I can analyze art based on a variety of criteria.

I can develop and apply relevant criteria to evaluate a work of art.