New Hampshire K–6 visual art standards

differentiate between materials, techniques, and processes of making art

describe how different techniques, media, and processes produce different effects and personal responses

use various materials, techniques, and processes to communicate and express ideas, experiences, and stories

use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner

communicate and express ideas symbolically.

recognize the visual elements including color, shape, form, space, line, value, and texture

describe the principles of design including balance, unity and rhythm

describe how different expressive features, and ways of organizing them, cause different responses

create works of art that use the elements of art and principles of design to communicate and express ideas.

explore and understand prospective content for works of art

create art, selecting and using appropriate subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate meaning.

know that the visual arts have both a history and a specific relationship to various cultures

identify specific works of art in particular cultures, times, and places

describe how history, culture, and visual arts influence each other

identify a variety of art objects, artists, and resources specific to New Hampshire

create a work of art that reflects an understanding of how history or culture can influence visual art.

identify various purposes for creating works of art

describe how people’s experiences influence the development of specific art works

understand that people may respond in different and equally valid ways to specific art works

describe their personal responses to specific works of art using visual art terminology

identify possible improvements in the process of creating their own work.

identify connections among the visual arts and other arts disciplines

understand that similarities exist between the visual arts and other disciplines

describe how the visual arts are used in the world around us and how they are part of our everyday life

describe how the visual art design principles are expressed in multi-media presentations and daily life.

identify a variety of professions in the visual arts

describe various kinds of artists and fields of art particular to New Hampshire.

select media and analyze how it effectively communicates and expresses ideas

use the qualities and characteristics of art media, techniques, and processes to enhance communication of their experiences and ideas

express and communicate ideas symbolically and realistically

use increasingly complex art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner.

recognize and reflect on the effects of arranging visual characteristics in works of art

select and use the elements of art and principles of design to improve communication and expression of ideas

describe and analyze visual characteristics of works of art using visual arts terminology.

use subjects, themes, and symbols that communicate and express intended meaning in their artwork

consider and compare the sources for subject matter, symbols, and ideas in their own and others’ work.

compare the characteristics of works of art representing various cultures, historical periods, and artists

describe and place a variety of art objects by style and artist, and by historical and cultural contexts

describe how a given work of art can be interpreted differently in various cultures and time

analyze, describe, and demonstrate how factors of time and place influence visual characteristics that give meaning and value to a work of art

identify artists who have used New Hampshire and New England as their subject and know where such works may be viewed

create a work of art that reflects historical and/or cultural context

compare multiple purposes for creating works of art

analyze the meanings of contemporary and historic artworks

evaluate the quality and effectiveness of their own and others’ work by using specific criteria

compare a variety of individual responses to their own art works

describe their own responses to, and interpretation of, specific works of art

describe their own artistic growth over time in relation to specific criteria.

compare characteristics of works of art and other art forms that share similar subject matter, themes and purposes

create art work that reflects the connections among visual arts and other disciplines

apply the principles of design in solving a visual arts problem.

identify visual artists who are recognized locally, nationally, and internationally

describe occupations in which knowledge of design principles is important, such as fashion, manufacturing, advertising and web design.