Grade 4 CTE Kansas Standards

explains how art influences everyday life.

categorizes selected art works according to historical/cultural contexts.

discusses how art develops to serve different purposes.

recognizes how art is used as a part of daily life.

compares the interrelationships between human behavior, the environment, and its materials.

produces art works that communicate through manipulation of elements and key principles.

Develops and expresses opinions surrounding aesthetic issues in art.

compares and contrasts how artists use the same elements and key principles to communicate different messages.

uses art vocabulary to describe the effects produced by specific media, techniques, and processes.

Intermediate

explains the differences between a reproduction and an original work of art.

Uses control in handling art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner.

proposes a visual solution to a problem.

Differentiates among ideas, subjects, styles, and symbols used to communicate in art.

Describes how history and culture influence creation and study of art.

Intermediate

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

Intermediate

creates two- and three-dimensional representations of similar subjects.

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

Compares and contrasts similar concepts among the visual and performing arts.

evaluates the selection and use of media, techniques, and/or processes for communicating.

explains the differences between various techniques.

identifies ways that creating art uses a variety of skills needed in non-art subjects.

creates art work that reflects images, symbols, and ideas from other sources.

Understanding and Applying Media, Techniques, and Processes

describes the differences between various processes.

follows established routines.

reflects on how art works differ.

shows concern for the safety of others.

Applies the characteristics of a variety of media, techniques, and processes to develop manipulative skills in two- and three-dimensional work.

proposes a problem to be solved visually.

Forms and defends judgments about works of art.

manipulates subjects to reflect art of other cultures, times, and places.

creates works of art that implement and extend knowledge of science, mathematics, social studies, and language arts.

interprets the qualities of visual art works for comparison.

using different media, creates two works of art that express the same creative intent.

Differentiates between materials, techniques, and processes.

maintains a positive attitude toward the art room environment.

Identifies unique qualities among different visual art forms.

recognizes, respects, and represents diverse cultures in and through art.

compares two-dimensional verses three-dimensional art works.

Interprets the use of elements and key principles in works of art.

communicates personal ideas and feelings through the choice of media, techniques, and/or processes.

Applies the problem-solving steps to the creative process.

Classifies works of art based on purpose and/or function.

recognizes and creates works that reflect the importance of art as a record of history.

Identifies and applies characteristics of art works from a movement or culture.

identifies key principles in works of art.

Selects and uses images, subjects, and ideas to express meaning through art.

identifies the elements in works of art.

Understanding the Visual Arts in Relation to History and Cultures

Visually communicates by incorporating the elements and key principles in works of art.

discusses why society values art.

Demonstrates ways in which art concepts are interrelated with nonart disciplines.

defines and uses vocabulary appropriate to discussion of art works.

Making Connections Between the Visual Arts and Other Disciplines

participates in community-based art experiences as an artist or observer.

explains how and why personal judgments toward art works were reached.

develops and communicates intended ideas through use of personal sign/symbol schema.

Describes works of art and discusses the merits.

examines the ways human experiences influence development of specific art works.

Intermediate

categorizes works based on the use of subjects, symbols, and ideas.

identifies an idea, feeling, or message communicated by incorporating elements and key principles in art work.

produces art works that focus on communicating through the use of elements of art.

comprehends how various responses to characteristics of an art work can influence the interpretation.

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

defends individual opinions about the merits of art works.

demonstrates the differences between various media.

analyzes how the same subject matter is communicated in the visual vs. performing arts.

Explains how the visual effects resulting from media, techniques, and processes differ from one another.

Intermediate

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

Intermediate

Selects and applies different media, techniques, and processes to communicate through works of art.

recognizes that works of art develop at different times, places, and in different cultures.

compares and contrasts the characteristics of art works in various eras and cultures.

after being exposed to a variety of works of art, categorizes different media, techniques, and processes used to create each piece.

demonstrates appropriate use of art tools and materials.

practices to understand qualities and characteristics of various media, techniques, and processes.

critiques works of art.

explains relationships among the structural similarities found in the visual and performing arts.

Relates the role of artists to daily life.

classifies works based on aesthetic qualities.

speculates as to the purpose of subjects and styles within works of art.

Shows responsibility in organization and clean-up of materials.

shows respect for others' work and space.

Reflecting Upon and Assessing the Characteristics and Merits of Art

recognizes the relationships between history, culture, and the visual arts.

develops personal viewpoints regarding the characteristics and merits of art work.

expresses opinions surrounding different aesthetic philosophies.