Nebraska K–6 visual art standards

Experiment and explore ideas and materials (e.g. 2D, 3D).

Create artworks that express unique student interpretation.

Explore and experience the properties of various art media through senses and emotions.

Explore elements of art and principles of design to brainstorm visual possibilities. (e.g., use color and shape to create pattern).

Explore various techniques, skills, and the importance of craftsmanship/workmanship (e.g., properly hold scissors, while turning paper, to create a well-defined shape).

Demonstrate respect for accepted procedures regarding responsible care of equipment and materials.

Identify and describe a piece of art (e.g., subject matter, use of color).

Identify use of elements and principles in works of art (e.g., recognize use of pattern, symmetry).

Interpret mood or feeling in a work of art.

Articulate personal artistic choice and ideas (e.g., "I like this because…," "I chose this because…").

Present an artist statement through formal or informal communication (e.g., written, verbal).

Select a work of art for display.

Communicate a variety of different venues to display art (e.g. describe or dramatize to an audience)

Communicate that "I can be an artist."

Identify examples of how humans have always made art.

Communicate that works of art are made for different purposes.

Identify how images and objects are used to convey a story, familiar experience, or connection to the world.

Develop ideas using a variety of materials.

Use observation, imagination and interpretation in creating artworks that reflect a variety of styles, themes, and subjects.

Demonstrate the connections between sensory experience and expressing emotion.

Identify and use elements of art and principles of design to brainstorm visual possibilities (e.g., create symmetrical and asymmetrical balance using line and shape).

Apply various techniques to develop craftsmanship skills (e.g., use cutting and gluing techniques to produce clean edges without visible glue).

Demonstrate respect for accepted procedures regarding responsible care of equipment and materials.

Identify and describe use of media (e.g., paint, clay, collage) and techniques to create subject matter, visual elements and mood.

Categorize elements and principles in works of art (e.g., group works of art by the use of line, shape, balance).

Interpret the message communicated by a work of art, using knowledge of visual elements, subject matter, and mood.

Compare personal interpretation of a work of art with the interpretations of others.

Communicate artistic statements using art terminology (e.g., product, process).

Apply basic art presentation skills in a collaborative group display.

Examine how the process of collecting and displaying artwork varies depending on the purpose (e.g., cultivate awareness and appreciation of ideas, beliefs, experiences).

Identify ways that artists influence lives and communities

Compare and contrast works of art from a variety of contemporary, historical, and cultural contexts.

Identify and discuss purpose and function of different art forms (e.g., "is this object a sculpture, bowl, or decoration?").

Explore how images and objects are used to convey a story, familiar experience, or connection to the world.

Investigate ideas and materials to demonstrate planning and refining.

Recognize personal voice and make stylistic choices to reflect personal identity.

Engage in the sensory experience and relate it to making expressive artwork.

Investigate and apply relationships between elements of art and principles of design to brainstorm visual possibilities (e.g., consider a variety of images and determine how line and value create emphasis in art).

Investigate and demonstrate the relationship between technique, skill, and craftsmanship.

Demonstrate respect for accepted procedures regarding responsible care of equipment and materials.

Identify and describe themes and styles in works of art.

Compare and contrast works of art using elements and principles (e.g., themes, styles, cultures).

Compare and contrast various interpretations of themes, styles, and mood.

Explain why a work of art can evoke different interpretations and how artwork is interpreted and evaluated by the way it is displayed or presented.

Analyze and present reflections of personal growth in an artist statement.

Analyze, individually and collaboratively, the selection of art collections, displays, and presentations.

Explore how the meaning of art can be affected by the presentation mode or venue (e.g., reproduction, digital, social media, or original museum/gallery experience).

Students can identify and demonstrate the role of an artist and explore art-related career opportunities.

Investigate and classify works of art from a variety of contemporary, historical, and cultural contexts.

Compare and contrast the purpose and function of different art forms. (e.g., artifacts vs. fine art).

Explain how images and objects are used to convey a story, familiar experience, or connection to the world.