Grade 1 CTE Kansas Standards

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

Discusses different purposes for which art is created.

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

compares and contrasts art forms from past and present cultures.

identifies artistic concepts within non-art disciplines.

develops and uses personally developed sign/symbol schema.

talks about "what is art".

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

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

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

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

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

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

practices using key principles.

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

Describes and shares opinions about works of art.

Describes characteristics evident in art works.

Basic

identifies the parts of a work of art.

explains or teaches a technique to another student.

uses tools and materials correctly with confidence.

practices using key elements.

Distinguishes among various aesthetic qualities.

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

Making Connections Between the Visual Arts and Other Disciplines

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

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

distinguishes original works of art from reproductions.

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

talks about "what is art".

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

correctly identifies different media, techniques, and processes.

identifies how art and society influence each other.

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

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

follows established routines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

listens to peers explain works of art.

lists careers that are available to artists.

Distinguishes among various visual art forms.

Understanding the Visual Arts in Relation to History and Cultures

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

creates art that uses art techniques from other cultures.

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

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

identifies key principles in works of art.

describes qualities among different forms of art works.

identifies key elements in works of art.

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

creates art works that incorporate cross-curricular concepts.

identifies a problem.

defines and uses vocabulary appropriate to the discussion of aesthetics.

Basic

creates art with a purpose.

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

Basic

compares and contrasts characteristics of visual art works.

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

shows respect for others' work and space.

Basic

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

identifies art in everyday life.

differentiates between a general problem and a visual problem.

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

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

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

Incorporates images, subjects, and symbols into art works.

restates the narrative depicted in an art work.

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

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

Understanding and Applying Media, Techniques, and Processes

identifies various functions of art.

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

Basic

correctly follows the steps of a process.

Basic

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

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

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

identifies and describes symbols in everyday life.

describes images and symbols in art works.

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

Reflecting Upon and Assessing the Characteristics and Merits of Art

explains works of art.

identifies everyday objects created by artists.

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