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visual stories

communicating ideas

art in daily lifeLooking

artists as storytellerspeople, places and thingsThinking

sharing Ideas

planning and telling stories

using materials and tools

personal exploration Making

lifelong experience artist community roles Connecting

Surrounded by art

Visual ArtPreschool

Unifying ThemeOrganizing Concept

Supporting Concept

Observe and Learn to Comprehend

Envision and Critique to ReflectInvent and Discover to Create

Relate and Connect to Transfer

ICON KEY: Prepared Graduate Competencies

Develop Craft

Observe

Reflect

Envision

Stretch and Explore

Engage and Persist

Express

Understand Art World

KEY:

beginning art vocabulary to tell storiespersonal feelings

characteristics and expressive featuresrecognition

Looking

story ideas

connections between story ideas

stories of people, places and thingsThinkinggenerate ideas, plan, and tell stories

materials and tools

personal relevance Making

art in the community

artists in the community

career connections

contribute and connect to communities Connecting

Personal stories

Visual ArtKindergarten

KEY:Unifying ThemeOrganizing Concept

Supporting Concept





Develop Craft

Observe

Reflect

Envision

Stretch and Explore

Engage and Persist

Express


connecting stories of people, places andthings

art provokes emotion

express feelings Looking

personal feelings

personal stories

response to works of artThinking

schools

community

everyday life

world

community connections

local artists

contribute and connect to communities Connecting

plan and explain ideas

communicate using basic vocabulary

express personal ideas, feelings, emotions Making

World stories

Visual ArtFirst Grade


Supporting Concept




Develop Craft

Observe

Reflect

Envision

Stretch and Explore

Engage and Persist

Express



KEY:

ideas and choices

multiple expressions and comparisons

choices to communicate ideas

basic vocabulary for expressive features andcharacteristicsdiscussion

Looking

personal interpretation

connect characteristics and expressivefeatures

conveys intended meaning

personal interpretation in designingartworksearly formation of personal opinions

Thinking

material choice

modality choice

familiar and commercial symbols for artconcepts

symbols identifying characteristics andexpressive features Making

cultural

historical

response in a variety of ways

relating to the community

personal artistic experiences

Connecting

Reflection of experiences

Visual ArtSecond Grade


Supporting Concept




KEY:



Develop Craft

Observe

Reflect

Envision

Stretch and Explore

Engage and Persist

Express

arts styles through patterns andcommonalitiesintent and purpose

purpose of expressive features andcharacteristicsidentify and interpretart elements

Looking

use of art vocabularyresponding to artworks

varieties of opinion for early critiquemaking connectionsThinking

visually communicated ideas basic media use

tool and material experimentation basic studio skillsMaking

emotional connections

societal ideas

ideas to create meaning

personal connections related to specificevents history and culture

Connecting

Purposeful artmaking

Visual ArtThird Grade

KEY:Unifying ThemeOrganizing Concept

Supporting Concept





Develop Craft

Observe

Reflect

Envision

Stretch and Explore

Engage and Persist

Express


artist intention and opinionmultiple points of view

observation and interpretation leads topersonal opinion

empathy toward others

inference and empathy Looking

multiple purposes and meanings across timeand culture

variety of ways to think about and discussart

interpretation and critiqueThinking

meaning through traditional andcontemporary media material use and processes

meaning and personal intent communicate personal interest

Making

change over time

change by cultures

personal meaning and artistic intent

reflecting values and beliefs time periods and cultural settings

Connecting

Meaning in art

Visual ArtFourth Grade

KEY:


Supporting Concept


Invent and Discover to Create



Develop Craft

Observe

Reflect

Envision

Stretch and Explore

Engage and Persist

Express


Envision and Critique to Reflect

analyze

infer

construct meaning

visual information use formal and sensory qualities

internal and external informationobservation and interpretation connect multiple characteristics

Looking

meaning and intentional choice

reflection to determine effectiveness

methods of planning and evaluationThinking

innovative media use processes and creative thinking

convey and complement meaning critical thinking skills and processes personal and objective points of viewMaking

cultural influence

human experience

communication and meaning Connecting

Personal intent

Visual ArtFifth Grade


Supporting Concept




KEY:


Develop Craft

Observe

Reflect

Envision

Stretch and Explore

Engage and Persist

Express


two‐dimensional and three‐dimensional art

symbols, meaning of characteristics, andexpressive features

varied influences

stylistic differences and commonalities Looking

plan and visualize

make ongoing decisions

idea refinement

intentional choices to convey ideas media, materials, and technique

Making

convey messages

varied discipline connections

conceptual themes and commonalities

visual symbols and metaphorsThinking

historical and contemporary influence

contemporary artists

materials used

cause and effect motivations

influences and implications Connecting

Communicating ideas

Visual ArtSixth Grade


Supporting Concept




KEY:


Develop Craft

Observe

Reflect

Envision

Stretch and Explore

Engage and Persist

Express


combining expressive features andcharacteristics

value of cultures and disciplines

meaning, styles, genres and artists Looking

visual concepts

visual literacy skills

provoke response and societal connections

communicating ideas, concepts, and themesThinking

varied use of media to express meaning

technical skills and processes

plan, anticipate outcome and demonstratecraftsmanship Making

transfer of critical thinking

cultural traditions and environmental issues

messaging and problem solving Connecting

Making connections

Visual ArtSeventh Grade


Supporting Concept





KEY:


Develop Craft

Observe

Reflect

Envision

Stretch and Explore

Engage and Persist

Express


social, cultural, and political movements

employment of characteristics andexpressive features

art criticism

conceptual and contemporary influence Looking

varied symbols, metaphors, and styles

problem solving

concepts, issues, and themes

personal meaning and artistic intentThinkingtransformation through technology

communicating intent

strategies and craftsmanship for artisticpurpose Making

sustainable design

economic, cultural and societal impact

environmentally conscious design

value and impact Connecting

Extending ideas

Visual ArtEighth Grade


Supporting Concept




KEY:


Develop Craft

Observe

Reflect

Envision

Stretch and Explore

Engage and Persist

Express



historical and cultural origin and significance

technique, materials and processes

inherent characteristics and expressivefeatures

purpose and function Looking

communication of “what, why and how” ofthe creative process

interpretation and reflective strategies

discipline specific philosophies andvocabulary

pose problems, determine solutions andcreate intentions

sophisticated language and studio processesThinking

transformation through new media andtechnology

expression of ideas and value

culminating materials, techniques, andprocesses to communicate intent

judgments, methods, and ideas formingvisual messages Making

scholars and context

relevant to artist and viewer

across time and by culture

skilled use of process, materials, andtechniques

varied purpose

impact of visual communication Connecting

Lifelong connections

Visual ArtHigh School


Supporting Concept





KEY:


Develop Craft

Observe

Reflect

Envision

Stretch and Explore

Engage and Persist

Express


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