Florida K–6 visual art standards

Create and share personal works of art with others.

Describe personal choices made in the creation of artwork.

Identify media used by self or peers.

Experiment with art media for personal satisfaction and perceptual awareness.

Identify real and imaginary subject matter in works of art.

Describe where art ideas or products can be found in stores.

Create artwork that communicates an awareness of self as part of the community.

Describe art from selected cultures and places.

Follow directions for suitable behavior in an art audience.

Explain how art-making can help people express ideas and feelings.

Compare selected artworks from various cultures to find differences and similarities.

Explore everyday objects that have been designed and created by artists.

Describe where artwork is displayed in school or other places.

Express ideas related to non-art content areas through personal artworks.

Explore the placement of the structural elements of art in personal works of art.

Generate ideas and images for artworks based on memory, imagination, and experiences.

Create works of art to document experiences of self and community.

Explore art processes and media to produce artworks.

Produce artwork influenced by personal decisions and ideas.

Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media.

Practice skills to develop craftsmanship.

Handle art tools and media safely in the art room.

Create and discuss works of art that convey personal interests.

Gather clues to help interpret and reflect on works of art.

Describe visual imagery used to complete artwork.

Use various media or techniques to learn how changes affect the completed artwork.

Identify vocabulary that is used in both visual art and other contexts.

Distinguish between artwork, utilitarian objects, and objects from nature.

Use various art media and real or imaginary choices to create artwork.

Identify how classmates solve artistic problems.

Explain how artists impact the appearance of items for sale in stores.

Describe the use of art to share community information.

Follow directions for completing classroom tasks in a specified timeframe to show early development of 21st-century skills.

Discuss how different works of art communicate information about a particular culture.

Discuss suitable behavior expected of audience members.

Describe ways in which artists use their work to share knowledge and life experiences.

Compare artworks from different cultures, created over time, to identify differences in style and media.

Identify objects of art that are used every day for utilitarian purposes.

Identify places in which artworks may be viewed by others.

Identify connections between visual art and other content areas.

Identify and use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to support artistic development.

Create imagery and symbols to express thoughts and feelings.

Use personal symbols in artwork to document surroundings and community.

Experiment with art processes and media to express ideas.

Use varied processes to develop artistic skills when expressing personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Create works of art to tell a personal story.

Use accurate art vocabulary to communicate ideas about art.

Practice correct use of tools with various art media, techniques, and processes.

Describe the steps used in art production.

Practice skills and techniques to create with two- and/or three-dimensional media.

Discuss the qualities of good craftsmanship.

Demonstrate safety procedures for using art tools and materials.

Identify and be respectful of artwork that belongs to others and represents their ideas.

Use the art-making process to communicate personal interests and self-expression.

Reflect on and discuss various possible meanings in works of art.

Use appropriate decision-making skills to meet intended artistic objectives.

Identify skillful techniques used in works by peers and others.

Use suggestions from others to modify the structural elements of art.

Use accurate art vocabulary to identify connections among visual art and other contexts.

Compare artworks with utilitarian objects and use accurate art vocabulary to describe how they are the same and how they are different.

Use imagination to create unique artwork incorporating personal ideas and selected media.

Explore the advantages of having multiple solutions to solve an artistic problem.

Identify the work created by artists and designers.

Describe the use of art to promote events within the school or community.

Work with peers to complete a task in art.

Use time effectively while focused on art production to show early development of 21st-century skills.

Identify examples in which artists have created works based on cultural and life experiences.

Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate audience behavior.

Identify differences or similarities in artworks across time and culture.

Identify objects from everyday life that have been designed and created using artistic skills.

Identify the physical features or characteristics of artworks displayed in the community.

Describe connections made between creating with art ideas and creating with information from other content areas.

Employ structural elements of art and organizational principles of design in personal work to develop awareness of the creative process.

Use personal experience to convey meaning or purpose in creating artworks.

Create personally meaningful works of art to document and explain ideas about local and global communities.

Experiment with tools and techniques as part of art-making processes.

Use diverse resources to inspire expression of personal ideas and experiences in works of art.

Explore art from different time periods and cultures as sources for inspiration.

Use accurate art vocabulary to discuss art.

Develop artistic skills through repeated experiences with art media, techniques, processes, and tools.

Follow sequential procedures focused on art production.

Manipulate art materials and refine techniques to create two- and/or three-dimensional personal works.

Demonstrate growth in craftsmanship through purposeful practice.

Follow directions for safety procedures and explain their importance in the art room.

Describe the differences between using one's own ideas, using someone else's ideas as one's own, and drawing inspiration from the works of others.

Use the art-making process to develop ideas for self-expression.

Reflect on and interpret works of art, using observation skills, prior knowledge, and experience.

Assess personal artworks for completeness and success in meeting intended objectives.

Compare techniques used by peers and established artists as a basis for improving one's own work.

Use constructive criticism to improve artwork.

Critique one's own and others' artworks, and identify the use of structural elements of art and organizational principles of design.

Describe the connections between visual art and other contexts through observation and art criticism.

Explain the similarities and differences between artworks and utilitarian objects.

Manipulate art media and incorporate a variety of subject matter to create imaginative artwork.

Explore the effects and merits of different solutions to solve an artistic problem.

Identify places where artists or designers have made an impact on the community.

Create artwork that communicates an awareness of events within the community.

Collaborate to complete a task in art.

Demonstrate the skills needed to complete artwork in a timely manner, demonstrating perseverance and development of 21st-century skills.

Describe cultural similarities and differences in works of art.

Describe the importance of displaying suitable behavior as part of an art audience.

Identify and be respectful of ideas important to individuals, groups, or cultures that are reflected in their artworks.

Compare differences or similarities in artworks across time and culture.

Examine artworks and utilitarian objects, and describe their significance in the school and/or community.

Describe various venues in which artwork is on display for public viewing.

Discuss how knowledge gained in the visual art classroom can serve as prior knowledge in other classrooms.

Demonstrate how the organizational principles of design are used to arrange the structural elements of art in personal work.

Use creative and innovative ideas to complete personal artworks.

Use symbols, visual language, and/or written language to document self or others.

Manipulate tools and media to enhance communication in personal artworks.

Use diverse resources to inspire artistic expression and achieve varied results.

Incorporate ideas from art exemplars for specified time periods and cultures.

Choose accurate art vocabulary to describe works of art and art processes.

Integrate the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design with sequential procedures and techniques to achieve an artistic goal.

Follow procedures, focusing on the art-making process.

Use materials, tools, and processes to achieve an intended result in two- and/or three-dimensional artworks.

Develop craftsmanship skills through repeated practice.

Work within safety guidelines while using tools, media, techniques, and processes.

Demonstrate awareness of copyright laws to show respect for the ideas of others when creating art.

Integrate ideas during the art-making process to convey meaning in personal works of art.

Describe observations and apply prior knowledge to interpret visual information and reflect on works of art.

Revise artworks to meet established criteria.

Use various resources to generate ideas for growth in personal works.

Develop and support ideas from various resources to create unique artworks.

Use accurate art vocabulary when analyzing works of art.

Compare purposes for the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design in artworks and utilitarian objects.

Use the art-making process, analysis, and discussion to identify the connections between art and other disciplines.

Combine art media with innovative ideas and techniques to create two- and/or three-dimensional works of art.

Examine and apply creative solutions to solve an artistic problem.

Discuss how artists and designers have made an impact on the community.

Identify the work of local artists to become familiar with art-making careers.

Create art to promote awareness of school and/or community concerns.

Collaborate with peers in the art room to achieve a common art goal.

Work purposefully to complete personal works of art in a timely manner, demonstrating development of 21st-century skills.

Identify historical and cultural influences that have inspired artists to produce works of art.

Identify suitable behavior for various art venues and events.

Describe artworks that honor and are reflective of particular individuals, groups, events, and/or cultures.

Identify and practice ways of showing respect for one's own and others' personal works of art.

Explore works of art, created over time, to identify the use of the structural elements of art in an historical event or art style.

Identify differences between artworks and utilitarian objects.

Identify reasons to display artwork in public places.

Discuss how analytical skills and thinking strategies are applied to both art production and problem-solving in other content areas.

Use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to understand the art-making process.

Identify the structural elements of art used to unite an artistic composition.

Use a variety of resources and art skills to overcome visual challenges in personal artworks.

Apply meaning and relevance to document self or others visually in artwork.

Manipulate tools and materials to achieve diverse effects in personal works of art.

Explore and use media, technology, and other art resources to express ideas visually.

Create artworks that integrate ideas from culture or history.

Use accurate art vocabulary to discuss works of art and the creative process.

Organize the structural elements of art to achieve an artistic objective.

Demonstrate the ability to recall art procedures and focus on art processes through to the end of production.

Experiment with various materials, tools, techniques, and processes to achieve a variety of results in two- and/or three-dimensional artworks.

Plan and produce art through ongoing practice of skills and techniques.

Follow procedures for using tools, media, techniques, and processes safely and responsibly.

Discuss the importance of copyright law in regard to the creation and production of art.

Develop a range of interests in the art-making process to influence personal decision-making.

Use prior knowledge and observation skills to reflect on, analyze, and interpret exemplary works of art.

Examine and discuss exemplary works of art to distinguish which qualities may be used to evaluate personal works.

Revise artwork as a necessary part of the creative process to achieve an artistic goal.

Analyze personal artworks to articulate the motivations and intentions in creating personal works of art.

Apply established criteria to the art-making process to measure artistic growth.

Identify examples of constructive criticism and use them to improve artworks and enhance artistic growth.

Use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design when engaged in art criticism.

Use art-criticism processes to form a hypothesis about an artist's or designer's intent when creating artworks and/or utilitarian objects.

Critique works of art to understand the content and make connections with other content areas.

Examine and experiment with traditional or non-traditional uses of media to apply imaginative techniques in two- and/or three-dimensional artworks.

Develop multiple solutions to solve artistic problems and justify personal artistic or aesthetic choices.

Describe the knowledge and skills necessary for art-making and art-related careers.

Explore careers in which artworks and utilitarian designs are created.

Discuss contributions that artists make to society.

Create artwork to promote public awareness of community and/or global concerns.

Create artwork that shows procedural and analytical thinking to communicate ideas.

Work collaboratively with others to complete a task in art and show leadership skills.

Follow directions and complete artwork in the timeframe allotted to show development of 21st-century skills.

Examine historical and cultural influences that inspire artists and their work.

Use suitable behavior as a member of an art audience.

Identify and describe the importance a selected group or culture places on specific works of art.

Explain the importance of artwork to show why respect is or should be given to the work of peer or specified professional artists.

Compare works of art on the basis of style, culture, or artist across time to identify visual differences.

Describe the ways in which artworks and utilitarian objects impact everyday life.

Discuss artworks found in public venues to identify the significance of the work within the community.

Discuss how skills learned through the analysis and art-making process are used to solve problems in non-art areas.

Use structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to develop content in artwork.

Organize the structural elements of art to achieve visual unity.

Explain how creative and technical ability is used to produce a work of art.

Analyze works of art that document people and events from a variety of places and times to synthesize ideas for creating artwork.

Use a variety of sources for ideas to resolve challenges in creating original works.

Create meaningful and unique works of art to effectively communicate and document a personal voice.

Use various art tools, media, and techniques to discover how different choices change the effect on the meaning of an artwork.

Use media, technology, and other resources to inspire personal art-making decisions.

Create artworks to depict personal, cultural, and/or historical themes.

Use accurate art vocabulary to communicate about works of art and artistic and creative processes.

Organize the structural elements of art to support planning, strengthen focus, and implement artistic vision.

Identify sequential procedures to engage in art production.

Visualize the end product to justify artistic choices of tools, techniques, and processes.

Use materials, tools, techniques, and processes to achieve expected results in two- and/or three-dimensional artworks.

Use craftsmanship and technical ability in personal works to show refinement of skills over time.

Use tools, media, techniques, and processes in a safe and responsible manner.

Use ethical standards, including copyright laws, when producing works of art.

Apply a range of interests and contextual connections to influence the art-making and self-reflection processes.

Use visual evidence and prior knowledge to reflect on multiple interpretations of works of art.

Identify qualities of exemplary artworks that are evident and transferable to the judgment of personal work.

Assess personal artwork during production to determine areas of success and needed change for achieving self-directed or specified goals.

Evaluate artwork objectively during group assessment to determine areas for refinement.

Examine artworks to form ideas and criteria by which to judge/assess and inspire personal works and artistic growth.

Use constructive criticism as a purposeful tool for artistic growth.

Incorporate accurate art vocabulary during the analysis process to describe the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design.

Examine and compare the qualities of artworks and utilitarian objects to determine their aesthetic significance.

Use analytical skills to understand meaning and explain connections with other contexts.

Compare the uses for artwork and utilitarian objects to determine their significance in society.

Use non-traditional thinking and various techniques to create two-, three-, and/or four-dimensional artworks.

Use creative risk-taking strategies learned from artists' works to incorporate artistic solutions in the creation of new personal artworks.

Investigate and describe how technology inspires and affects new applications and adaptations in art.

Use technology skills to create an imaginative and unique work of art.

Investigate career opportunities available in the visual arts to determine requisite skills and qualifications for each field.

Identify careers in support industries related to the art-making process, industrial design, digital media, and/or graphic design.

Identify art careers that have a financial impact on local communities.

Present research on the works of local artists and designers to understand the significance of art in the community.

Create an artist statement to reflect on personal artwork for a portfolio or exhibition.

Use technology applications through the art-making process to express community or global concerns.

Analyze the procedural and divergent thinking skills developed in visual art to identify a purpose for the communication of art ideas.

Collaborate with peers to complete an art task and develop leadership skills.

Follow directions and complete art tasks in a timely manner to show development of 21st-century skills.

Describe social, ecological, economic, religious, and/or political conditions reflected in works of art.

Identify suitable audience behavior needed to view or experience artworks found in school, art exhibits, museums, and/or community cultural venues.

Analyze and describe the significance of artwork from a selected group or culture to explain its importance to the population.

Explain the significance of personal artwork, noting the connections between the creative process, the artist, and the artist's own history.

Describe how previous cultural trends have led to the development of new art styles.

Explain the impact artwork and utilitarian objects have on the human experience.

Describe the rationale for creating, collecting, exhibiting, and owning works of art.

Explain the purpose of public art in the community.

Discuss how knowledge and skills learned through the art-making and analysis processes are used to solve problems in non-art contexts.

Discuss the use of background knowledge and critical-thinking skills, learned in the visual arts, to understand varying concepts, viewpoints, and solutions.

Create imaginative works to include background knowledge or information from other subjects.

Make connections between the structural elements of art and the organizational principles of design to understand how artwork is unified.

Identify the function of structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to create and reflect on artwork.

Combine creative and technical knowledge to produce visually strong works of art.

Create artworks that demonstrate skilled use of media to convey personal vision.

Create new meaning in artworks through shared language, expressive content, and ideation.

Investigate the problem-solving qualities of divergent thinking as a source for new visual symbols and images.

Create a work of personal art using various media to solve an open-ended artistic problem.

Select various media and techniques to communicate personal symbols and ideas through the organization of the structural elements of art.

Select and use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to document images in various formats for public audiences.

Discuss the communicative differences between specific two- and three-dimensional works of art.

Manipulate content, media, techniques, and processes to achieve communication with artistic intent.

Use media, technology, and other resources to derive ideas for personal art-making.

Use ideas from cultural, historical, and artistic references to create personal responses in personal artwork.

Use accurate art vocabulary to explain the creative and art-making processes.

Explore various subject matter, themes, and historical or cultural events to develop an image that communicates artistic intent.

Organize the structural elements of art to achieve artistic goals when producing personal works of art.

Create artwork requiring sequentially ordered procedures and specified media to achieve intended results.

Use visual-thinking and problem-solving skills in a sketchbook or journal to identify, practice, develop ideas, and resolve challenges in the creative process.

Use two-dimensional or three-dimensional art materials and tools to understand the potential and limitations of each.

Develop spontaneity and visual unity in artwork through repeated practice and refined craftsmanship.

Demonstrate understanding of safety protocols for media, tools, processes, and techniques.

Demonstrate respect for copyright laws and intellectual property ownership when creating and producing works of art.

Apply two-dimensional techniques and media to create or enhance three-dimensional artwork.