Oklahoma K–6 visual art standards

Demonstrate respect for personal artwork and the artwork of others.

Identify choices made in personal works of art.

With guidance, explore potential art-related careers.

Recognize that people make art.

Interpret art by identifying and describing subject matter (e.g., color, shape, size, etc.).

Talk about personal artwork using introductory art vocabulary (e.g., shape, color, draw, paint, collage, primary, secondary, texture, etc.), including describing creative choices (e.g., color or shape choices).

Describe others’ artwork using art vocabulary (e.g., shape, color, texture, etc.).

Engage in directed exploration and imaginative play with art materials.

Practice the use of common tools and materials in art making (e.g., cutting lines, curves, etc.).

Describe steps involved in creating personal artwork.

Explain emotions depicted in personal work.

Select specific ideas for creative exploration through original artworks.

Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.

Begin to create original works of art using a variety of art materials, supplies, and tools.

Use supplies and tools in a safe and responsible manner to create original art.

Engage in creative art-making using a variety of art materials.

Follow teacher established criteria to decide when a piece of original artwork is complete.

Demonstrate respect for personal artwork and the artwork of others.

Describe choices made in personal works of art.

Explore potential art-related careers.

Select and collect personal works of art in a portfolio.

Understand that people from different places and times have made art for a variety of reasons.

Explore the variety of motivations and materials used to create art.

Describe personal artwork while referencing introductory art vocabulary (e.g., various elements of art and principles of design).

Describe the content of works of art while referencing various elements of art and principles of design.

Engage collaboratively in exploration and imaginative play with materials.

Practice the use of common tools and materials in art making (e.g., cutting lines and curves, using a ruler to draw straight lines, using stencils, etc.).

Describe steps involved in creating artwork using art vocabulary (the elements of art and principles of design).

Use appropriate vocabulary to express how art can portray emotions.

Gather references from diverse sources and create works using various subject matter.

Identify and classify uses of everyday objects through drawings, diagrams, sculptures, or other visual means.

Explore using a variety of art materials, supplies, and tools in various media (materials).

Use supplies and tools in a safe and responsible manner to create original art.

Engage in art-making, exploring knowledge of art vocabulary, materials, techniques, and skills.

Use observation and teacher established criteria to refine a piece of original artwork until its completion.

Demonstrate respect for personal artwork and the artwork of others.

Describe choices made in personal works of art.

Explore potential art-related careers.

Select and collect personal works of art in a portfolio.

Compare and contrast cultural uses of an artwork from different times and places.

Explore the variety of motivations and materials used to create art.

With support, discuss and explain multiple approaches to an imaginative idea referencing various elements of art and basic principles of design.

Describe the visual qualities and content of works of art while referencing various elements of art and principles of design.

Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.

Practice the use of common tools and materials in art making (e.g., cutting lines and curves, measuring with a ruler, using stencils, etc.).

Discuss and reflect with peers about choices made in creating artwork.

Use appropriate vocabulary to express how art can portray emotions.

Gather references from diverse sources and create works using various subject matter utilizing a concept or theme.

Repurpose objects to make something new.

Demonstrate using a variety of art materials, supplies, and tools in various media (materials).

Use supplies and tools in a safe and responsible manner to create original art.

Engage in art-making, applying knowledge of art vocabulary, materials, techniques, and skills.

Use observation and teacher established criteria to refine a piece of original artwork until its completion.

Demonstrate care and respect for personal artwork and the artwork of others.

Reflect on choices made in personal works of art and/or artworks from various periods and cultures.

Explore potential art related careers.

Select and collect personal works of art in a portfolio.

Compare and contrast works of art from various times, places, and cultures.

Explore ways that people have created artwork using available resources.

Discuss and explain an imaginative idea using elements of art and principles of design.

Demonstrate understanding of the importance of the elements of art in the development of artwork.

Explore and invent a variety of art-making techniques and approaches.

Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and proficient use of materials, tools, and equipment in a manner preventing danger to oneself and others.

Elaborate and revise artwork on the basis of insights gained through reflection and/or discussion.

The student will identify creative thinking in artmaking. Identify techniques artists use to portray emotion.

Investigate and discuss diverse resources in creating works of art using a variety of subject matter utilizing a concept or theme.

Individually or collaboratively create works that represent places or objects that are part of everyday life.

Gain knowledge of available resources, tools, and technologies to investigate personal ideas through the art-making process.

Use supplies and tools in a safe and responsible manner to create original art.

Engage in art-making, applying knowledge of art-related vocabulary, materials, techniques, skills, and tools/technology.

Demonstrate thoughtfulness and care in the process of refining original artwork, determining when the work is complete.

Demonstrate care and respect for personal artwork and the artwork of others.

Critique personal art based on teacher-established criteria and/or artworks from various periods and cultures.

Explore potential art related careers.

Select and collect personal works of art in a portfolio.

Through observation, infer information about time, place and culture in which a work of art was created.

Explore ways that people have created artwork using available resources.

Discuss and compare imaginative ideas using elements of art and principles of design.

Collaboratively discuss the elements of art and their relationship to the principles of design.

Explore and invent a variety of art-making techniques and approaches.

Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and proficient use of materials, tools, and equipment in a manner preventing danger to oneself and others.

Elaborate and revise artwork on the basis of insights gained through reflection and/or discussion.

The student will apply creative thinking to artmaking. Identify techniques artists use to portray emotion.

Investigate and apply diverse resources and media (materials) for creating themed works of art.

Identify, describe, and visually document places and/or objects of personal significance.

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

Use supplies and tools in a safe and responsible manner to create original art.

Explore and experiment with materials and techniques to expand personal interests and skills.

Demonstrate thoughtfulness and care in the process of revising and refining original artwork, determining when the work is complete.

Demonstrate care and respect for personal artwork and the artwork of others.

Critique personal art based on teacher-established criteria and/or artworks from various periods and cultures.

Explore potential art related careers.

Select and collect personal works of art in a portfolio.

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

Explore how artists and cultures used media (materials) to express themselves.

Introduce global works of art that represent various cultures, societies, and historical periods.

Discuss approaches and combine concepts to generate innovative ideas for creating art using elements of art and principles of design.

Demonstrate understanding of the importance of the elements of art and their relationship to the principles of design in the creation of artwork.

Experiment and demonstrate developing skills in multiple art-making techniques, methods, and approaches through practice.

Demonstrate proper and safe handling of materials, tools, and equipment through their care, storage, and use.

Elaborate and revise artwork on the basis of insights gained through reflection and/or discussion.

The student will apply creative thinking to demonstrate artmaking techniques. Express emotions, personal ideas, images, and themes through artistic choices of media, techniques, and subject matter.

Apply diverse media (materials), including available technology, for creating themed works of art.

Design, redesign, or visually document places or everyday objects.

Plan and demonstrate diverse methods of artistic investigation to choose an approach for beginning a work of art.

Use supplies and tools in a safe and responsible manner to create original art.

Experiment and invent multiple art making techniques and approaches through practice.

Discuss processes of personal artistic choices during creating and revising original works of art, determining when the work is complete.

Identify concepts while maintaining respect for personal artwork and the artwork of others.

Critique personal art based on teacher established criteria.

Explore art skills that contribute to success in other areas of study.

Preserve and collect personal works of art.

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

Explore how artists and cultures used media (materials) to express themselves.

Understand artistic movements from a global perspective on a timeline to represent historical periods and cultures.

Brainstorm approaches and combine concepts to generate innovative ideas for creating art using elements of art and principles of design.

Research and demonstrate diverse methods for approaching the beginning of an artwork.

Experiment and practice skills in multiple art-making techniques, methods, and approaches.

Practice proper and safe handling of materials, tools, and equipment through their care, storage, and use.

Explore relevant criteria to examine, reflect, and plan revisions for a work of art or design in progress.

The student will explore creative thinking in artmaking. a) Communicate emotions, ideas, experiences, and narratives through the creation of original works of art, using self-selected media. b) Synthesize prior knowledge and experience to develop a personal investigation by creating a series of works of art.

Explore and develop art making techniques and approaches.

Design or redesign objects, places, or systems that meet the identified needs of diverse users.

Demonstrate care and safe handling through the storage and use of materials, tools, and equipment.

Explore practices, issues, and ethics of appropriation, fair use, and copyright as they apply to using different media.

Understand risk-taking and demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, and methods.

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