Grade 1 CTE Kansas Standards

lists careers that are available to artists.

identifies art in everyday life.

identifies everyday objects created by artists.

Explains how art contributes to the social aspects of everyday culture.

creates art works that incorporate cross-curricular concepts.

identifies artistic concepts within non-art disciplines.

Identifies connections between the visual arts and non-art disciplines.

explains how dancers, musicians, and actors/actresses are artists.

describes similar and divergent concepts among the visual and performing arts.

Identifies and describes similarities and differences among the visual and performing arts.

examines two-dimensional and three-dimensional art works addressing the same subject.

compares and contrasts characteristics of visual art works.

describes qualities among different forms of art works.

Distinguishes among various visual art forms.

Basic

Making Connections Between the Visual Arts and Other Disciplines

distinguishes original works of art from reproductions.

defines and uses vocabulary appropriate to the discussion of aesthetics.

talks about "what is art".

Distinguishes among various aesthetic qualities.

shows respect for varying opinions regarding the merits of art work.

defines and uses vocabulary appropriate to the discussion of art works.

Describes and shares opinions about works of art.

restates the narrative depicted in an art work.

explains works of art.

listens to peers explain works of art.

identifies the parts of a work of art.

Describes characteristics evident in art works.

Basic

Reflecting Upon and Assessing the Characteristics and Merits of Art

creates art with a purpose.

manipulates images to resemble the art of particular cultures, times, and places.

creates art that uses art techniques from other cultures.

Creates art based on historical and cultural ideas of diverse people.

identifies how art and society influence each other.

identifies various functions of art.

talks about "what is art".

Discusses different purposes for which art is created.

discusses how the visual arts have changed over the years and continue to change.

compares and contrasts art forms from past and present cultures.

Discusses how the visual arts have a history evident throughout the world in every culture.

Basic

Understanding the Visual Arts in Relation to History and Cultures

differentiates between a general problem and a visual problem.

identifies a problem.

Examines the problem-solving process and how it relates to creating art.

creates art works based on images, subjects, and symbols.

develops and uses personally developed sign/symbol schema.

Incorporates images, subjects, and symbols into art works.

identifies and describes symbols in everyday life.

identifies types of art works, such as portrait, still life, landscape, and sculpture.

describes images and symbols in art works.

Identifies visual images, subjects, and symbols in works of art.

Basic

Creating Art Works Through Choice of Subjects, Symbols, and Ideas

creates works of art that incorporate key elements and key principles.

practices using key principles.

practices using key elements.

Applies key elements and key principles in creating works of art.

identifies key elements and key principles used to express feelings, ideas, and messages.

lists ways artists use key elements and key principles to convey ideas.

Responds to art works based on the use of key elements and key principles.

compares and contrasts key elements and key principles in works of art.

identifies key principles in works of art.

identifies key elements in works of art.

Recognizes key elements and key principles used in works of art.

Basic

Using Knowledge of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design

shows respect for others' work and space.

follows established routines.

Demonstrates that clean-up and organization of materials are a part of the artistic process.

safely uses art tools, such as paint brushes and scissors.

correctly uses art materials, such as paint, glue, markers, crayons, clay, pencils.

Demonstrates the safe and correct use of simple materials and tools.

explains or teaches a technique to another student.

presents art work and explains how and why it was created.

views originals and reproductions of art and discusses how and why they differ.

Employs media, techniques, and processes to communicate through works of art

correctly follows the steps of a process.

uses tools and materials correctly with confidence.

uses tools and materials to strengthen fine and gross motor skills.

Experiments with various media, techniques, and processes to develop manipulative skills.

correctly identifies different media, techniques, and processes.

develops vocabulary and uses it to describe a work of art.

Describes different visual effects produced by a variety of materials, techniques, and processes in works of art.

applies a variety of processes, such as painting, clay building, collage, mixed media, print making.

uses a variety of techniques, such as modeling, painting, drawing, coloring, cutting, gluing, printing.

manipulates a variety of media, such as paint, dough, clay, crayons, paper, and fibers.

Explores a variety of art media, techniques, and processes.

Basic

Understanding and Applying Media, Techniques, and Processes