Oregon K–6 visual art standards

With guided support, utilize play and imagination to generate ideas for an artwork.

Collaboratively engage in art making in response to an artistic problem using models, master art prints or other visuals.

Through experimentation, build skills in various media and approaches to art-making.

Identify safe and non-toxic art materials, tools, and equipment.

Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.

Develop art skills through repetition and practice.

Share and talk about artwork using art vocabulary.

Select personal works of art for a portfolio or a collection of evidence.

Explain what an art museum is and distinguish how an art museum is different from other places in which art is displayed.

Select art objects for personal portfolio and display and explain why they were chosen.

Distinguish between different types of images and real objects and describe what an image represents (i.e. 2D & 3D).

Interpret art by identifying subject matter and describing relevant details.

Explain reasons for identifying an artwork of preference.

Use personal experiences and choices in making artworks.

Share memorable experiences of artworks.

Recognize that people make art for a variety of reasons.

With guidance, share ideas in relating artworks and everyday life, such as daily activities.

With support, develop an idea for an artwork based on a theme (e.g. personal or family story).

Use observation and investigation to make a work of art.

Engage in focused mark making.

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

Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.

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

Refine and enhance art skills through repetition and practice.

Using art vocabulary, describe personal artistic choices.

Organize their artwork in a portfolio and explain the process.

Identify and explain the roles and responsibilities of the spaces and people who work in and visit museums and other art venues.

Select art objects for personal portfolio and display and explain why they were chosen.

Explain why some objects, artifacts, and artworks are preferred.

Distinguish between different types of images and real objects and describe what an image represents (i.e. 2D & 3D).

Compare visual imagery that represents the same subject in different media.

Interpret art by categorizing subject matter and identifying basic art elements.

Identify artworks based on different reasons for preferences.

Use and share personal experiences and interests in creating artwork.

Identify times, places, and reasons by which people make art.

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

Discuss how artworks and ideas relate to everyday and cultural life.

Make art or design with various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.

Share imaginative ways that art works could be used to communicate a narrative, experience or idea.

Collaboratively brainstorm multiple approaches to a problem.

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

Demonstrate safe procedures for using and cleaning art tools and equipment and studio spaces.

Repurpose objects to make something new.

Improve and elaborate on aesthetic and technical aspects of artwork based on classroom discussion.

Using art vocabulary, describe personal artistic choices.

Utilize personal reflection and critical feedback to refine technical proficiency, intentionality, aesthetic judgment and expressive capability.

Organize their artwork in a portfolio and explain the process.

Learn about materials or artistic techniques for preparing artwork for presentation.

Identify and explain the roles and responsibilities of the spaces and people who work in and visit museums and other art venues. (e.g. galleries, virtual, public spaces)

Analyze how art exhibited inside and outside of schools (such as in museums, galleries, virtual spaces, and other venues) contribute to communities.

Select art objects for personal portfolio and display and explain why they were chosen.

Explain why some objects, artifacts, and artworks are preferred.

Select artwork based on a theme or concept for an exhibit.

Distinguish between different types of art (i.e. 2D & 3D) and what it represents.

Compare images that represent the same subject in different media.

Categorize visual imagery based on expressive properties (i.e. content, formal elements of art and principles of design).

Interpret art by identifying the mood suggested by a work of art and describing relevant subject matter and basic art elements.

Use art vocabulary to express preferences about an artwork.

Create works of art about events in home, school or community life (e.g. narrative, documentation).

Discuss and describe the meaning and purpose of an artwork.

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

Recognize that responses to art change depending on knowledge of the time and place in which it was made, cultural influences & global perspectives.

Generate ideas for narrative or events that could be the basis of art works using personal experiences (e.g. diagram or map places that are part of the student's everyday life)

Apply knowledge of available resources, tools, and technologies to investigate one's own ideas through the art-making process.

Constructively use and explore materials in creating a work of art or design to communicate an idea.

Create personally satisfying artwork using a variety of artistic processes and materials.

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

Individually or collaboratively construct representations, diagrams, or maps of places that are part of the students' everyday lives.

Refine and adapt media art works in consideration of audience, and the context of the work.

Choose from experimental approaches and techniques to determine the most effective solution.

Utilize personal reflection and critical feedback to refine technical proficiency, intentionality, aesthetic judgment and expressive capability.

Select artworks to put into their portfolio and explain why they chose those specific works.

Collect and organize a body of evidence that reflects the artistic process and prepare it for presentation (e.g. sketchbook).

Write an artist's statement that reflects their learning.

Compare and contrast how art exhibited in and outside of school in museums, galleries, and other venues, including virtual spaces, contributes to the community.

Identify and explain how and where different cultures record and illustrate stories and history of life through art.

Select art objects for personal portfolio and display and explain why they were chosen.

Explain why some objects, artifacts, and artworks are preferred.

Investigate possibilities and limitations of a variety of spaces, including electronic, for exhibiting artwork.

Distinguish between different types of art (i.e. 2D & 3D) and determine messages communicated.

Describe visual imagery based on expressive properties (i.e. content, formal elements of art and principles of design).

Interpret art by identifying the mood suggested by a work of art and describing relevant subject matter and basic art elements.

Interpret art by analyzing use of media.

Use art vocabulary to express preferences about an artwork.

Using visual evidence, evaluate an artwork based on a given criteria. (e.g. artistic styles, genres & media, historical & cultural contexts)

Create works of art based on observations of surroundings.

Identify and show how artwork forms meanings, situations and/or culture (e.g. popular culture, online and local experiences).

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

Identify how artworks and ideas relate to everyday and cultural life and can influence values and perceptions.

Generate and research ideas for artwork that draw upon specific moods, feelings, or themes.

Imagine and articulate numerous approaches for composition.

Constructively use, explore and manipulate materials and organizational principles to create a work of art that communicates an idea.

Explore art-making techniques and approaches that reflect consideration to form and structure (i.e. organizational principles and expressive features)

When making works of art, utilize and care for materials, tools, and equipment in a manner that prevents danger to oneself and others.

Document, describe, and represent regional/state environments and histories.

Collect a body of evidence that documents the artistic process.

Revise artwork in progress on the basis of insights gained through instructor feedback and peer discussion.

Choose from among experimental approaches and techniques to determine the most effective solution.

Utilize personal reflection and critical feedback to refine technical proficiency, intentionality, aesthetic judgment and expressive capability.

Select artworks to put into their portfolio and explain why they chose those specific works.

Collect and organize a body of evidence that reflects the artistic process and prepare it for presentation (e.g. sketchbook, digital format).

Write an artist's statement that reflects their learning.

Compare and contrast how art exhibited in and outside of school in museums, galleries, and other venues, including virtual spaces, contributes to the community and personal experience.

Identify and explain how and where different cultures record and illustrate stories and history of life through art.

Select art objects for personal portfolio and display and explain why they were chosen.

Explain why some objects, artifacts, and artworks are preferred.

Investigate possibilities and limitations of a variety of spaces, including electronic, for exhibiting artwork.

Understand and examine how past, present, and emerging technologies have impacted the preservation and presentation of artwork.

Distinguish between different types of art (i.e. 2D & 3D) and determine messages communicated.

Describe visual imagery based on expressive properties (i.e. content, formal elements of art and principles of design).

Using art vocabulary, analyze the components in visual imagery used that convey a message.

Interpret art by referring to contextual information and analyzing relevant subject matter, formal art elements, and use of media.

Use art vocabulary to express preferences about an artwork.

Using visual evidence, apply given criteria to evaluate more than one work of art. (e.g. artistic styles, genres & media, historical & cultural contexts)

Create works of art that reflect community cultural traditions.

Examine and apply personal and external resources, such as interests, research, and cultural understanding, to create artwork.

Recognize that responses to art change depending on knowledge of the time and place in which it was made, cultural influences & global perspectives.

Explain verbally and/or in writing how artwork and ideas reflect everyday and cultural life (e.g. fantasy and reality, history, technology, popular culture).

Generate ideas for an artwork based on cultural influences or social issues.

Use formal and conceptual vocabularies of art and design to describe a work of art. (e.g. elements & principles of design)

Constructively design and manipulate materials, organizational and compositional elements to make meaning in a work of art.

Experiment and develop skills in multiple art-making techniques and approaches that reflect knowledge of form and structure (i.e. organizational principles and expressive features)

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

Identify, describe, and visually document objects of personal significance.

Show a body of evidence that documents the artistic process.

Refine and adapt art works in consideration of audience, and the context of the work with consideration to developing technical skills and organizational principles.

Choose from multiple approaches and techniques to determine the most effective solution.

Utilize personal reflection and critical feedback to refine technical proficiency, intentionality, aesthetic judgment and expressive capability.

Write an artist statement utilizing art vocabularies demonstrating choices made in art-making.

Select artworks to put into their portfolio and explain why they chose those specific works.

Collect and organize a body of evidence that reflects the artistic process and prepare it for presentation (e.g. sketchbook, digital format).

Write an artist's statement that reflects their learning.

Cite evidence about how an exhibition in a museum or other venue presents an idea and provides information about a specific concept or topic.

Compare and contrast how art exhibited in and outside of school in museums, galleries, and other venues, including virtual spaces affect the personal experience.

Identify and explain how and where different cultures record and illustrate stories and history of life through art.

Select art objects for personal portfolio and display and explain why they were chosen.

Explain why some objects, artifacts, and artworks are preferred.

Select and analyze possibilities and limitations of a variety of spaces, including electronic, for exhibiting artwork.

Examine and analyze how past, present, and emerging technologies have impacted the preservation and presentation of artwork.

Describe visual imagery based on expressive properties (i.e. content, formal elements of art & principles of design).

Using art vocabulary, analyze the components used in visual imagery to convey a message.

Identify and analyze cultural associations suggested by visual imagery

Interpret art by analyzing the composition, contextual information, subject matter, formal art elements, and use of media to identify ideas and mood conveyed.

Use art vocabulary to express preferences about an artwork.

Recognize differences in criteria used to evaluate works of art depending on styles, genres, and media as well as cultural and historical contexts.

Generate a collection of ideas reflecting current interests and concerns that could be investigated in art-making

Examine and apply internal and external resources to create meaningful artwork that reflects interests, knowledge, research, and cultural understanding.

Identify how art is used to inform, shape and change beliefs, values, and behaviors of an individual and society with consideration to cultural influences and global contexts.

Examine and discuss ethical issues in art and art-making processes (i.e. plagiarism, appropriation, copyright).

Formulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art.

Imagine, research, and articulate numerous approaches in generating ideas for content and composition.

Persist through and learn from challenging artistic investigations throughout the art-making process to develop technical skills.

Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design with attention to quality craftsmanship and organizational structures (i.e. elements & principles of design, composition)

Explain environmental implications of conservation, care, and clean up of art materials, tools, and equipment.

Design or redesign objects, places, or systems that meet the identified needs of diverse users through complete documentation of the artistic process.

Review the ethical responsibility of posting and sharing images and other materials on the Internet, through social media and other communication formats.

Refine and adapt art works in consideration of audience, and the context of the work with consideration to developing technical skills and organizational principles.

Choose from among experimental approaches and techniques to determine the most effective solution.

Utilize personal reflection and critical feedback to refine technical proficiency, intentionality, aesthetic judgment and expressive capability.

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

Individually or collaboratively plan, prepare, and present selected works for display and include informational materials for the viewer.

Present and defend a body of evidence that shows the artistic process and prepare it for presentation (e.g. sketchbook, portfolio, digital format).

Write an artist statement that includes artistic intention, processes, and specialized language.

Compare and contrast the safe and effective use of materials and techniques for preparing and presenting artwork.

Compare and contrast the experience of viewing art in different venues including virtual spaces. (e.g. galleries, public spaces, museums)

Understand why and how an exhibition or artworks may influence ideas, beliefs, and experiences.

Understand how art reflects the history and values of an individual and community due to social, cultural, and political experiences (i.e. murals, street art)

Select art objects for personal portfolio and display and explain choices.

Discuss the roles and responsibilities of a curator, understanding the skills and knowledge needed in presenting objects, artifacts, and artwork.

Understand the similarities and differences associated in presenting two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and digital artwork.

Describe visual imagery based on expressive properties (i.e. content, formal elements of art & principles of design).

Using art vocabulary, analyze the components used in visual imagery to convey a message.

Analyze ways that visual components and cultural associations suggested by visual imagery are used to influence ideas, emotions and actions.

Interpret art by distinguishing between relevant and non-relevant contextual information and analyzing subject matter, composition, formal art elements, and use of media to identify ideas and mood conveyed.

Use art vocabulary to express preferences about an artwork.

Recognize differences in criteria used to evaluate works of art depending on styles, genres, and media as well as cultural and historical contexts.

Apply formal and conceptual vocabularies of art and design to view surroundings in new ways through art-making.

Access, evaluate and use internal and external resources, such as knowledge, experiences, interests, and research to create artwork.

Analyze how art is used to inform, shape and change beliefs, values, and behaviors of an individual and society with consideration to cultural influences and global contexts.

Examine, discuss, and explain ethical issues in art and art-making processes (i.e. plagiarism, appropriation, copyright, media and visual literacy).