BPS Visual Arts Standards Book

K-8 Grade Levels

Young children arrive in Kindergarten with widely varying knowledge in ....

Kindergarten Visual Arts "I can ... statements"

ART-00.Cr.01: Anchor Standard 1 - Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work
Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials in response to an artistic problem.
ART-00.Cr.02: Anchor Standard 2 - Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Create art that represents natural and constructed environments through experimentation, build skills in various media and approaches to art making.
ART-00.Cr.03: Anchor Standard 3 - Evaluate, refine and complete artistic work.
Explain the artistic process while making art.

ART-00.Pr.04: Anchor Standard 4 - Select artistic work for presentation
- Select art objects for personal portfolio and display, explaining why they were chosen.
ART-00.Pr.05: Anchor Standard 5 - Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
- Explain the purpose of a portfolio or collection.
ART-00.Pr.06: Anchor Standard 6 - Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
- Explain what an art museum is and how it differs from other buildings.

ART-00.Re.07: Anchor Standard 7 - Perceive and analyze artistic work
- Identify uses of art within one’s personal environment.
ART-00.Re.08: Anchor Standard 8 - Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work
- Identify subject matter and details in artwork.
ART-00.Re.09: Anchor Standard 9 - Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.
- Explain reasons for selecting a preferred artwork.

ART-00.Cn.10: Anchor Standard 10 - Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
- Create art that tells a story about a personal experience.
ART-00.Cn.11: Anchor Standard 11 - Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
- Identify a purpose of an artwork.