Georgia K–6 visual art standards

Recognize self as an artist.

Recognize the unique contributions of contemporary and/or historical artists and art forms, including Georgia artists.

Discuss art from a variety of eras and world cultures.

Explore universal concepts (e.g. self, family, community, world) inspired by other subject areas.

Develop life skills through the study and production of art (e.g. collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, communication).

Generate individual and group ideas in response to visual images and personal experiences.

Produce visual images using observation, experience, and imagination using a variety of art materials.

Create works of art emphasizing one or more elements of art and/or principles of design.

Use pictures to tell a story.

Attempt to fill the space in an art composition.

Experiment in the printmaking process (e.g. stamping).

Create drawings and paintings with a variety of media.

Experiment with color mixing.

Develop manual dexterity to develop fine motor skills.

Create sculpture using a variety of media and techniques.

Experiment with clay to create forms (e.g. rolling, pinching, modeling).

Create works of art using traditional and/or contemporary craft materials and methods.

Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and appropriate use of materials, tools, and equipment for a variety of artistic processes.

Complete works of art.

Sign a finished work of art.

Use a variety of strategies for art criticism.

Discuss works of art using art vocabulary with an emphasis on the elements of art.

Demonstrate an appreciation for art and art making processes by communicating thoughts and feelings.

Recognize the unique contributions of contemporary and/or historical art forms, including Georgia artists.

Explore the influence of artists and their work in a variety of cultures.

Recognize ways that artists are involved in communities and careers (e.g. architects, painters, photographers, interior designers, educators, museum educators).

Explore universal concepts (e.g. self, family, community, world) inspired by other subject areas.

Develop life skills through the study and production of art (e.g. collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, communication).

Generate individual and group ideas in response to visual images and personal experiences.

Generate visual images in response to open ended prompts, themes, and narratives.

Produce multiple prototypes in the planning stages for works of art (e.g. sketches, models).

Create works of art emphasizing one or more elements of art and/or principles of design.

Create works of art that attempt to fill the space in an art composition.

Create drawings and paintings with a variety of media.

Explore printmaking processes (e.g. stamping).

Develop manual dexterity through craft techniques (e.g. collage, stitchery, weaving).

Identify primary colors and mix them to make new colors.

Explore spatial relationships.

Create sculpture using a variety of media and techniques.

Create works of art using clay techniques to create forms (e.g. modeling, rolling, pinching).

Create three-dimensional composition using traditional and/or contemporary craft materials and methods (e.g. paper sculpture, found object assemblage, jewelry).

Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and appropriate use of materials, tools, and equipment for a variety of artistic processes.

Complete works of art.

Sign a finished work of art.

Use a variety of strategies for art criticism.

Explain how selected elements of art are used in works of art to convey meaning.

Demonstrate an appreciation for art and art making processes by communicating thoughts and feelings.

Recognize the unique contributions of contemporary and/or historical art forms, including Georgia artists.

Explore the influences of artists and their work in a variety of cultures.

Make inferences to identify time and place in works of art.

Recognize ways that artists are involved in communities and careers (e.g. architects, painters, photographers, interior designers, educators, museum educators).

Explore universal concepts (e.g. self, family, community, world) inspired by other subject areas.

Develop life skills through the study and production of art (e.g. collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, communication).

Generate individual and group ideas in response to visual images and personal experiences.

Produce visual images in response to open-ended prompts, themes, and narratives.

Produce multiple prototypes in the planning stages for a work of art (e.g. sketches, 3D models).

Create works of art to express individual ideas, thoughts, and feelings from memory, imagination, and observation.

Create works of art emphasizing multiple elements of art and/or principles of design.

Create drawings and paintings with a variety of media.

Experiment with printmaking techniques (e.g. mono-prints, relief prints).

Create art using basic spatial concepts (e.g. overlapping, horizon line, size).

Explore basic color theory (e.g. tertiary colors, values, color scheme).

Create sculpture using a variety of materials and methods (e.g. papier-mâché, paper sculpture, assemblage, found objects).

Create clay objects incorporating multiple clay techniques and methods (e.g. pinch, coil, slab, score, slip, join).

Create three-dimensional composition using traditional and/or contemporary craft methods (e.g. weaving, stitchery, jewelry).

Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and appropriate use of materials, tools, and equipment for a variety of artistic processes.

Sign a finished work of art.

Create a title for a work of art.

Use a variety of strategies for art criticism.

Demonstrate an appreciation for art and art making processes by communicating thoughts and feelings.

Use art terminology with emphasis on selected elements and principles of art.

Use a variety of strategies to discuss and reflect on personal works of art and the work of peers.

Recognize the unique contributions of contemporary and/or historical art forms, including Georgia artists.

Compare ideas and universal themes from diverse cultures of the past and present.

Recognize ways that artists are involved in communities and careers (e.g. architects, painters, photographers, interior designers, educators, museum educators).

Apply art skills and knowledge to improve understanding in other disciplines.

Develop life skills through the study and production of art (e.g. collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, communication).

Utilize multiple approaches to plan works of art incorporating imaginative ideas, universal themes, and symbolic images.

Apply available resources, tools, and technologies to investigate personal ideas through the process of making works of art.

Produce multiple prototypes in the planning stages for a work of art (e.g. sketches, 3D models).

Create works of art to express individual ideas, thoughts, and feelings from memory, imagination, and observation.

Create works of art emphasizing multiple elements of art and/or principles of design.

Develop drawings and paintings with a variety of media (e.g. pencil, crayon, pastel, tempera, watercolor).

Incorporate printmaking processes to create works of art (e.g. monoprints, collographs, Styrofoam prints, editions).

Combine materials in creative ways to make works of art (e.g. mixed-media, collage).

Develop and apply an understanding of color schemes to create works of art.

Use spatial concepts to create works of art (e.g. foreground, middle ground, background, size, placement, detail).

Create sculpture using a variety of methods (e.g., papier-mâché, cutting, folding, found objects).

Create ceramic works of art incorporating multiple clay techniques and methods (e.g. pinch, coil, slab, score, slip, join).

Create works of art using traditional and/or contemporary craft methods (e.g., weaving, stitchery, jewelry, puppetry).

Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and appropriate use of materials, tools, and equipment for a variety of artistic processes.

Prepare works of art for exhibition with signature, title, and/or artist statement on finished work.

Choose works of art to be displayed based on thoughtful reflection.

Recognize that responses to art change depending on knowledge of the time, place, and culture in which works of art are created.

Use art terminology with emphasis on the elements of art and/or principles of design.

Use a variety of approaches to engage in verbal and/or written art criticism.

Use a variety of strategies to critique, discuss, and reflect on personal works of art and the work of peers.

Recognize the unique contributions of contemporary and/or historical art forms, including Georgia artists.

Compare and contrast ideas and universal themes from diverse cultures of the past and present.

Discuss how social, political, and/or cultural events inspire art.

Investigate ways in which professional artists contribute to the development of their communities (e.g. architects, painters, photographers, interior and fashion designers, educators, museum educators).

Apply art skills and knowledge to improve understanding in other disciplines.

Describe and discuss various art-related careers and how design impacts daily life (e.g. art historian, art critic, curator, web designer, game designer, fine artist).

Develop life skills through the study and production of art (e.g. collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, communication).

Utilize multiple approaches to plan works of art incorporating imaginative ideas, universal themes, and symbolic images.

Apply available resources, tools, and technologies to investigate personal ideas through the process of making works of art.

Produce multiple prototypes in the planning stages for a work of art (e.g. sketches, 3D models).

Create original works of art that communicate values, opinions, and/or feelings.

Create works of art emphasizing multiple elements of art and/or principles of design.

Create representational works of art from direct observation (e.g. landscape, still life, portrait).

Apply drawing and painting techniques with a variety of media (e.g. pencil, crayon, pastel, charcoal, tempera, watercolor, acrylic).

Incorporate printmaking processes to create works of art (e.g. monoprints, collographs, Styrofoam prints, editions).

Combine materials in creative ways to make works of art (e.g. mixed-media, collage, available technology).

Apply understanding of multiple color schemes to create works of art (e.g. monochromatic, analogous, neutral, complementary).

Explore multiple spatial concepts to create works of art (e.g. one point perspective, atmospheric perspective, positive and negative space).

Create clay objects, incorporating multiple clay techniques and methods (e.g. pinch, coil, slab, score, slip, join).

Create open or closed form sculptures using selected methods/techniques (e.g. papier-mâché, paper sculpture, assemblage, found object sculpture).

Create works of art using traditional and/or contemporary craft methods (e.g. weaving, stitchery, jewelry, puppetry).

Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and appropriate use of materials, tools, and equipment for a variety of artistic processes.

Prepare works of art for exhibition with signature, title, and/or artist statement on finished work.

Choose works of art to be displayed based on thoughtful reflection.

Interpret and evaluate works of art through thoughtful discussion and speculation about the mood, theme, and intentions of those who created a work of art.

Use a variety of approaches to engage in verbal and/or written art criticism.

Explain how selected elements and principles of design are used in works of art to convey meaning.

Use a variety of strategies to critique, discuss, and reflect on personal works of art and the work of peers.

Recognize the unique contributions of contemporary and/or historical art forms, including Georgia artists.

Explore and interpret ideas, themes, and events from diverse cultures of the past and present to inform one’s own work.

Discuss how social, political, and/or cultural events inspire art.

Recognize how art can be used to inform or change beliefs, values, or behaviors in an individual or society.

Investigate ways in which professional artists contribute to the development of their communities (e.g., architects, painters, photographers, interior and fashion designers, educators, museum educators).

Describe and discusses various art-related careers and how design impacts daily life (e.g. art historian, art critic, curator, web designer, game designer, fine artist).

Develop life skills through the study and production of art (e.g. collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, communication).

Utilize multiple approaches to plan works of art, incorporating imaginative ideas, universal themes, and symbolic images.

Apply available resources, tools, and technologies to investigate personal ideas through the process of making works of art.

Produce multiple prototypes in the planning stages for a work of art (e.g. sketches, 3D models).

Create original works of art that communicate values, opinions, and feelings.

Create works of art emphasizing multiple elements of art and/or principles of design.

Create representational works of art from direct observation (e.g. landscape, still life, portrait).

Create works of art inspired by historical, contemporary, and/or social events.

Refine drawings and paintings with a variety of media (e.g. pencil, crayon, pastel, charcoal, tempera, watercolor, acrylic).

Apply printmaking processes to create works of art (e.g. monoprints, collagraphs, Styrofoam prints, editions, reduction prints).

Utilize a variety of materials in creative ways to make works of art (e.g. mixed-media, collage, or use of available technology).

Refine knowledge of multiple color schemes to create works of art (e.g. monochromatic, analogous, neutral, complementary).

Apply multiple spatial concepts to create works of art (e.g. one point perspective, atmospheric perspective, positive and negative space).

Create clay objects, demonstrating refinement of combined hand-building techniques (e.g. pinch method, coil method, slab, surface design).

Create sculpture that demonstrates a design concept using a variety of methods (e.g. papier-mâché, paper sculpture, assemblage, found object sculpture).

Create works of art using traditional and/or contemporary craft methods (e.g. weaving, stitchery, puppetry, batik, jewelry, book arts).

Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and appropriate use of materials, tools, and equipment for a variety of artistic processes.

Prepare works of art for exhibition with signature, title, and artist statement.

Choose works of art to be displayed based on reflection and designated criteria.

Develop and maintain an individual portfolio of works of art.

Interpret and evaluate works of art through thoughtful discussion and speculation about the mood, theme, and intentions of those who create works of art.

Explain how selected elements and principles of design are used in works of art to convey meaning.

Use a variety of approaches to engage in verbal and/or written art criticism.

Use a variety of strategies to critique, discuss, and reflect on personal works of art and the work of peers.

Identify universal themes in works of art from diverse cultures, both past and present.

Articulate reasons for making art throughout history, including the mutual influence of history, culture, and art.

Identify specific knowledge and skills from other disciplines that inform the planning and execution of works of art.

Investigate and develop art skills and habits of mind that support a variety of careers (e.g. higher order thinking skills, tolerance for ambiguity, judgment in the absence of rule, finding structure in apparent disorder, problem-solving skills, perseverance, creativity).

Articulate how the study of art benefits one’s future as a vocation or avocation.

Recognize the presence and meaning of visual art in the community.

Explore the connection between personal artistic creation and one’s relationship to local and global learning communities.

Make interdisciplinary connections, expanding upon and applying art skills and knowledge to enhance other areas of learning.

Visualize new ideas by using mental and visual imagery.

Explore essential questions, big ideas, and/or themes in personally relevant ways.

Incorporate a variety of internal and external sources of inspiration into works of art (e.g. internal inspiration – moods, feelings, self-perception, memory, imagination, fantasy; external inspiration – direct observation, personal experience, events, pop culture, artists and artwork from diverse cultures and periods).

Formulate and compose a series of ideas using a variety of resources (e.g. imagination, personal experience, social and academic interests).

Document process (e.g. journal-keeping, sketches, brainstorming lists).

Produce original two-dimensional works of art using a variety of media (e.g. pencil, marker, pastel, paint, printmaking materials, collage materials, media arts).

Produce three-dimensional works of art using a variety of media/materials (e.g. clay, papier-mâché, cardboard, paper, plaster, wood, wire, found objects, fiber).

Use technology in the production of original works of art.

Produce works of art that represent a range of intentions (e.g. realistic, abstract, non-objective).

Demonstrate a variety of skills and techniques for two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art.

Demonstrate quality craftsmanship through proper care and use of tools, materials, and equipment.

Utilize and care for materials, tools, and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.

Organize the elements of art using the principles of design to compose original works.

Create works of art reflecting a range of concepts, ideas, and subject matter by incorporating specific elements and/or principles.

Apply color theory to create visual effects and communicate meaning (e.g. color schemes, relationships, properties).

Discover, define, and solve visual problems through experimentation with ideas, materials, and techniques.

Revise works of art based on input from the critique process and group interaction.

Evaluate personal works of art using a variety of artistic and technical criteria.

Collect and explore inspirational images, words, thoughts, and ideas.

Maintain instructional information, consult resources, and create notes.

Practice techniques using a variety of media and tools.

Compose preliminary sketches and drafts.

Participate in art exhibits in the school, local community, and/or online.

Write an artist statement by reflecting on finished works of art.

Develop and maintain a portfolio of works of art.

Identify how the issues of time, place, and culture are reflected in selected works of art.

Interpret works or art considering themes, ideas, moods, and/or intentions.

Define where and how we encounter images in our daily lives and how images influence our view of the world.

Engage in supportive peer review through formal and informal assessment and idea development.

Use the language of art to identify how meaning is conveyed in works of art.

Describe and analyze the aesthetic qualities of specific works of art.

Write responses to works of art through various approaches.