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Idaho K–6 visual art standards

Idaho writes its own visual art standards. They are published as Idaho Content Standards Arts and Humanities (Dance, Theatre, Visual Arts, Media Arts), adopted 2024 and are not a version of a national framework. Every one is matched to a national standard.

Codes and descriptions are Idaho's, taken from CSP's four arts-discipline families and verified against SDE's per-discipline PDFs. The GRADE is DERIVED BY US from the grade band Idaho prints inside its own code ('3-5.D.1.1' -> grades 3-5), intersected with K-6; it is Idaho's notation read literally, not a code we invented. The framework strings are ours: CSP ships a truncated 'Idaho Content Standards T' for Theatre and a bare 'Idaho Content Standards' for Visual & Media Arts. Re-run the extractor after any re-fetch.

Framework
Idaho Content Standards Arts and Humanities (Dance, Theatre, Visual Arts, Media Arts)
Adopted
2024
Source last checked
July 23, 2026
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21 standards, kindergarten through 6th grade

  • K-2.VA.1.1K–2

    Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.

  • K-2.VA.1.2K–2

    Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.

  • K-2.VA.2.1K–2

    Experiment with various materials and tools to create a work of art or design.

  • K-2.VA.3.1K–2

    Demonstrate proper procedures for caring for and presenting artwork.

  • K-2.VA.4.1K–2

    When looking at a work of art, describe what an image represents.

  • K-2.VA.4.2K–2

    Interpret art by identifying subject matter and describing relevant details.

  • K-2.VA.5.1K–2

    Explore the purpose of art and/or how it contributes to the community.

  • 3-5.VA.1.13–5

    Brainstorm multiple approaches to create a work of art.

  • 3-5.VA.2.13–5

    Create artwork using a variety of artistic processes and materials.

  • 3-5.VA.2.23–5

    Refine or revise artwork in response to constructive feedback.

  • 3-5.VA.3.13–5

    Demonstrate proper procedures for caring for and presenting artwork.

  • 3-5.VA.4.13–5

    Analyze or evaluate components in visual imagery that convey messages, ideas, and mood.

  • 3-5.VA.5.13–5

    Identify how art is used to inform or change beliefs, values, or behaviors of an individual or society.

  • 6-8.VA.1.16

    Utilize the creative process to design a work of art.

  • 6-8.VA.2.16

    Develop skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.

  • 6-8.VA.2.26

    Apply visual organizational strategies to design and produce a work of art that communicates information or ideas.

  • 6-8.VA.2.36

    Reflect on whether artwork conveys the intended meaning and revise accordingly.

  • 6-8.VA.3.16

    Discuss, reflect on, or investigate methods for preparing and presenting art.

  • 6-8.VA.3.26

    Reflect on and explain important information about personal artwork.

  • 6-8.VA.4.16

    Analyze and/or interpret works of art, and/or how art influences viewers.

  • 6-8.VA.5.16

    Analyze and/or demonstrate how art reflects changing times, traditions, resources, and cultural uses.

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