Subject - NAS: National Arts Standards
Discipline - NAS.VA: Visual Arts
Process - NAS.VA.Cr: Creating
Anchor Standard - NAS.VA.Cr1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Enduring Understanding - NAS.VA.Cr1.1.EU: Creativity and innovative thinking are essential life skills that can be developed.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.1.PK: Pre K
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.1.PK.a:
Engage in self-directed play with materials.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.1.K: Kindergarten
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.1.K.a:
Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.1.1: 1st Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.1.1.a:
Engage collaboratively in exploration and imaginative play with materials.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.1.2: 2nd Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.1.2.a:
Brainstorm collaboratively multiple approaches to an art or design problem.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.1.3: 3rd Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.1.3.a:
Elaborate on an imaginative idea.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.1.4: 4th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.1.4.a:
Brainstorm multiple approaches to a creative art or design problem.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.1.5: 5th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.1.5.a:
Combine ideas to generate an innovative idea for art-making.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.1.6: 6th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.1.6.a:
Combine concepts collaboratively to generate innovative ideas for creating art.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.1.7: 7th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.1.7.a:
Apply methods to overcome creative blocks.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.1.8: 8th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.1.8.a:
Document early stages of the creative process visually and/or verbally in traditional or new media.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.1.I: High School Proficient
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.1.I.a:
Use multiple approaches to begin creative endeavors.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.1.II: High School Accomplished
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.1.II.a:
Individually or collaboratively formulate new creative problems based on student’s existing artwork.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.1.III: High School Advanced
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.1.III.a:
Visualize and hypothesize to generate plans for ideas and directions for creating art and design that can affect social change.
Essential Question
NAS.VA.Cr1.1.EQ:
What conditions, attitudes, and behaviors support creativity and innovative thinking? What factors prevent or encourage people to take creative risks? How does collaboration expand the creative process?
Enduring Understanding - NAS.VA.Cr1.2.EU: Artists and designers shape artistic investigations, following or breaking with traditions in pursuit of creative artmaking goals.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.2.PK: Pre K
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.2.PK.a:
Engage in self-directed, creative making.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.2.K: Kindergarten
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.2.K.a:
Engage collaboratively in creative art-making in response to an artistic problem.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.2.1: 1st Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.2.1.a:
Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.2.2: 2nd Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.2.2.a:
Make art or design with various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.2.3: 3rd Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.2.3.a:
Apply knowledge of available resources, tools, and technologies to investigate personal ideas through the art-making process.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.2.4: 4th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.2.4.a:
Collaboratively set goals and create artwork that is meaningful and has purpose to the makers.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.2.5: 5th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.2.5.a:
Identify and demonstrate diverse methods of artistic investigation to choose an approach for beginning a work of art.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.2.6: 6th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.2.6.a:
Formulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.2.7: 7th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.2.7.a:
Develop criteria to guide making a work of art or design to meet an identified goal.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.2.8: 8th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.2.8.a:
Collaboratively shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present-day life using a contemporary practice of art and design.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.2.I: High School Proficient
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.2.I.a:
Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present-day life using a contemporary practice of art or design.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.2.II: High School Accomplished
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.2.II.a:
Choose from a range of materials and methods of traditional and contemporary artistic practices to plan works of art and design.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr1.2.III: High School Advanced
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr1.2.III.a:
Choose from a range of materials and methods of traditional and contemporary artistic practices, following or breaking established conventions, to plan the making of multiple works of art and design based on a theme, idea, or concept.
Essential Question
NAS.VA.Cr1.2.EQ:
How does knowing the contexts histories, and traditions of art forms help us create works of art and design? Why do artists follow or break from established traditions? How do artists determine what resources and criteria are needed to formulate artistic
Anchor Standard - NAS.VA.Cr2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Enduring Understanding - NAS.VA.Cr2.1.EU: Artists and designers experiment with forms, structures, materials, concepts, media, and art-making approaches.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.1.PK: Pre K
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.1.PK.a:
Use a variety of art-making tools.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.1.K: Kindergarten
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.1.K.a:
Through experimentation, build skills in various media and approaches to art-making.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.1.1: 1st Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.1.1.a:
Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.1.2: 2nd Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.1.2.a:
Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.1.3: 3rd Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.1.3.a:
Create personally satisfying artwork using a variety of artistic processes and materials.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.1.4: 4th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.1.4.a:
Explore and invent art-making techniques and approaches.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.1.5: 5th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.1.5.a:
Experiment and develop skills in multiple art-making techniques and approaches through practice.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.1.6: 6th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.1.6.a:
Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.1.7: 7th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.1.7.a:
Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.1.8: 8th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.1.8.a:
Demonstrate willingness to experiment, innovate, and take risks to pursue ideas, forms, and meanings that emerge in the process of art-making or designing.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.1.I: High School Proficient
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.1.I.a:
Engage in making a work of art or design without having a preconceived plan.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.1.II: High School Accomplished
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.1.II.a:
Through experimentation, practice, and persistence, demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.1.III: High School Advanced
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.1.III.a:
Experiment, plan, and make multiple works of art and design that explore a personally meaningful theme, idea, or concept.
Essential Question
NAS.VA.Cr2.1.EQ:
How do artists work? How do artists and designers determine whether a particular direction in their work is effective? How do artists and designers learn from trial and error?
Enduring Understanding - NAS.VA.Cr2.2.EU: Artists and designers balance experimentation and safety, freedom and responsibility while developing and creating artworks.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.2.PK: Pre K
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.2.PK.a:
Share materialswith others.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.2.K: Kindergarten
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.2.K.a:
Identify safe andnon-toxic art materials, tools, and equipment.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.2.1: 1st Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.2.1.a:
Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.2.2: 2nd Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.2.2.a:
Demonstrate safe procedures for using and cleaning art tools, equipment, and studio spaces.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.2.3: 3rd Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.2.3.a:
Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and proficient use of materials, tools, and equipment for a variety of artistic processes.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.2.4: 4th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.2.4.a:
When making works of art, utilize and care for materials, tools, and equipment in a manner that prevents danger to oneself and others.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.2.5: 5th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.2.5.a:
Demonstrate quality craftsmanship through care for and use of materials, tools, and equipment.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.2.6: 6th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.2.6.a:
Explain environmental implications of conservation, care, and clean-up of art materials, tools, and equipment.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.2.7: 7th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.2.7.a:
Demonstrate awareness of ethical responsibility to oneself and others when posting and sharing images and other materials through the Internet, social media, and other communication formats.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.2.8: 8th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.2.8.a:
Demonstrate awareness of practices, issues, and ethics of appropriation, fair use, copyright, open source, and creative commons as they apply to creating works of art and design.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.2.I: High School Proficient
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.2.I.a:
Explain how traditional and non-traditional materials may impact human health and the environment and demonstrate safe handling of materials, tools, and equipment.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.2.II: High School Accomplished
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.2.II.a:
Demonstrate awareness of ethical implications of making and distributing creative work.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.2.III: High School Advanced
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.2.III.a:
Demonstrate understanding of the importance of balancing freedom and responsibility in the use of images, materials, tools, and equipment in the creation and circulation of creative work.
Essential Question
NAS.VA.Cr2.2.EQ:
How do artists and designers care for and maintain materials, tools, and equipment? Why is it important for safety and health to understand and follow correct procedures in handling materials, tools, and equipment? What responsibilities come with the free
Enduring Understanding - NAS.VA.Cr2.3.EU: People create and interact with objects, places, and design that define, shape, enhance, and empower their lives.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.3.PK: Pre K
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.3.PK.a:
Create and tell about art that communicates a story about a familiar place or object.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.3.K: Kindergarten
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.3.K.a:
Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.3.1: 1st Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.3.1.a:
Identify and classify uses of everyday objects through drawings, diagrams, sculptures, or other visual means.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.3.2: 2nd Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.3.2.a:
Repurpose objects to make something new.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.3.3: 3rd Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.3.3.a:
Individually or collaboratively construct representations, diagrams, or maps of places that are part of everyday life.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.3.4: 4th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.3.4.a:
Document, describe, and represent regional constructed environments.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.3.5: 5th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.3.5.a:
Identify, describe, and visually document places and/or objects of personal significance.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.3.6: 6th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.3.6.a:
Design or redesign objects, places, or systems that meet the identified needs of diverse users.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.3.7: 7th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.3.7.a:
Apply visual organizational strategies to design and produce a work of art, design, or media that clearly communicates information or ideas.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.3.8: 8th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.3.8.a:
Select, organize, and design images and words to make visually clear and compelling presentations.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.3.I: High School Proficient
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.3.I.a:
Collaboratively develop a proposal for an installation, artwork, or space design that transforms the perception and experience of a particular place.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.3.II: High School Accomplished
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.3.II.a:
Redesign an object, system, place, or design in response to contemporary issues.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr2.3.III: High School Advanced
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr2.3.III.a:
Demonstrate in works of art or design how visual and material culture defines, shapes, enhances, inhibits, and/or empowers people's lives.
Essential Question
NAS.VA.Cr2.3.EQ:
How do objects, places, and design shape lives and communities? How do artists and designers determine goals for designing or redesigning objects, places, or systems? How do artists and designers create works of art or design that effectively communicate?
Anchor Standard - NAS.VA.Cr3: Refine and complete artistic work.
Enduring Understanding - NAS.VA.Cr3.1.EU: Artist and designers develop excellence through practice and constructive critique, reflecting on, revising, and refining work over time.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr3.1.PK: Pre K
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr3.1.PK.a:
Share and talk about personal artwork.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr3.1.K: Kindergarten
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr3.1.K.a:
Explain the process of making art while creating.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr3.1.1: 1st Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr3.1.1.a:
Use art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr3.1.2: 2nd Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr3.1.2.a:
Discuss and reflect with peers about choices made in creating artwork.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr3.1.3: 3rd Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr3.1.3.a:
Elaborate visual information by adding details in an artwork to enhance emerging meaning.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr3.1.4: 4th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr3.1.4.a:
Revise artwork in progress on the basis of insights gained through peer discussion.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr3.1.5: 5th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr3.1.5.a:
Create artist statements using art vocabulary to describe personal choices in art-making.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr3.1.6: 6th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr3.1.6.a:
Reflect on whether personal artwork conveys the intended meaning and revise accordingly.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr3.1.7: 7th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr3.1.7.a:
Reflect on and explain important information about personal artwork in an artist statement or another format.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr3.1.8: 8th Grade
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr3.1.8.a:
Apply relevant criteria to examine, reflect on, and plan revisions for a work of art or design in progress.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr3.1.I: High School Proficient
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr3.1.I.a:
Apply relevant criteria from traditional and contemporary cultural contexts to examine, reflect on, and plan revisions for works of art and design in progress.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr3.1.II: High School Accomplished
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr3.1.II.a:
Engage in constructive critique with peers, then reflect on, re-engage, revise, and refine works of art and design in response to personal artistic vision.
Grade - NAS.VA.Cr3.1.III: High School Advanced
Performance Standard
NAS.VA.Cr3.1.III.a:
Reflect on, re-engage, revise, and refine works of art or design considering relevant traditional and contemporary criteria as well as personal artistic vision.
Essential Question
NAS.VA.Cr3.1.EQ:
What role does persistence play in revising, refining, and developing work? How do artists grow and become accomplished in art forms? How does collaboratively reflecting on a work help us experience it more completely?