Visual Arts and Design Enduring Understanding 1 Creative Processes – Visual Art and Design is the process of creative problem solving using both traditional and innovative media, tools, techniques, and processes in order to make the imagined visible. |
Elementary Assessment Targets Students formulate ideas for creating their own works of art and design using brainstorming strategies, sketching, and journaling; use a variety of media, techniques, and processes to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas; and apply basic art concepts (e.g., line, color, shape, texture, and pattern). |
GSEs for Grades K-2 |
VAD 1 (K-2)-1 Students demonstrate knowledge and application of Visual Art and Design concepts by… |
a. identifying and exploring basic VAD concepts: line, shape, form, texture, color, pattern, and contrast |
b. experimenting with a variety of strategies and techniques to address artistic problems (e.g., "What colors will I use to make a cloudy sky?") |
c. exploring visual representation based on observation |
d. maintaining a portfolio of self-created art work and explaining basic art concepts learned |
VAD 1 (K-2) – 2 Students demonstrate knowledge and skill of media, tools, techniques, and processes of Visual Art and Design by… |
a. recognizing and exploring media, tools, techniques, and processes while creating two- and three- dimensional works of art and design (e.g., media, tools, and techniques in drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, digital media) |
b. Demonstrating knowledge of basic art vocabulary relating to describing lines, colors, and shapes |