Virginia beach ARt INstructional objectives for grades 2-5:
Grade 2
Visual Communication and Production: Demonstrates an understanding of the artmaking process through exploration, asking questions, problem-solving, and developing a knowledge base.
EL2.1 The students will understand and use the following in the art making process: Brainstorming, Problem solving, Sketching, Producing, Reflecting (SOL 2.1)
EL2.2 The student will develop original solutions to visual arts problems. (SOL 2.1, 2.2)
EL2.3 The student will create works of art from multiple sources of inspiration: (SOL 2.3, 2.4) (e.g. – concepts, themes, literary sources, imaginary experiences)
EL2.4 The student will use the elements of art in works of art: Color-Secondary, Line-vertical, horizontal, diagonal, Shape-geometric, organic, Form-three-dimensional (cube, cylinder, sphere, pyramid, cone) (SOL 2.5)
EL2.5 The student will create three-dimensional works of art using a variety of materials. (SOL 2.10)
EL2.6 The student will use figure-ground relationships in works of art. (SOL 2.6, 2.7)
EL2.7 The student will use observational drawing to create works of art. (SOL 2.8, 2.9)
EL2.8 The student will investigate various uses of contemporary media in works of art. (SOL 2.9)(e.g. technology, instillations, digital photography, non-traditional use of media).
EL2.9 The student will demonstrate craftsmanship in a work of art. (SOL 2.10)
Art History and Cultural Context: Demonstrates an understanding that art is a reflection of time, place, and culture
EL2.10 The student will recognize how art is a reflection of the past. (SOL 2.13)
EL2.11 The student will recognize art from various cultures. (SOL 2.11, 2.12)
EL2.12 The student will recognize careers related to art media used in the art making process. (SOL 2.14)
Analysis, Evaluation, and Critique: Applies the art criticism process to understanding, appreciating, and responding to works of art.
EL2.13 The student will respond to works of art through direct observation. (SOL 2.17)
EL2.14 The student will express opinions about art. (SOL 2.16)
EL2.15 The student will recognize works of art by genre. (SOL 2.15) (e.g. landscape, still-life, portrait)
Aesthetics: Demonstrates an understanding that art can have diverse values, meanings, and definitions.
EL2.16 The student will determine the many reasons why art has value. (SOL 2.18, 2.19, 2.20, 2.21)
Visual Communication and Production: Demonstrates an understanding of the artmaking process through exploration, asking questions, problem-solving, and developing a knowledge base.
EL2.1 The students will understand and use the following in the art making process: Brainstorming, Problem solving, Sketching, Producing, Reflecting (SOL 2.1)
EL2.2 The student will develop original solutions to visual arts problems. (SOL 2.1, 2.2)
EL2.3 The student will create works of art from multiple sources of inspiration: (SOL 2.3, 2.4) (e.g. – concepts, themes, literary sources, imaginary experiences)
EL2.4 The student will use the elements of art in works of art: Color-Secondary, Line-vertical, horizontal, diagonal, Shape-geometric, organic, Form-three-dimensional (cube, cylinder, sphere, pyramid, cone) (SOL 2.5)
EL2.5 The student will create three-dimensional works of art using a variety of materials. (SOL 2.10)
EL2.6 The student will use figure-ground relationships in works of art. (SOL 2.6, 2.7)
EL2.7 The student will use observational drawing to create works of art. (SOL 2.8, 2.9)
EL2.8 The student will investigate various uses of contemporary media in works of art. (SOL 2.9)(e.g. technology, instillations, digital photography, non-traditional use of media).
EL2.9 The student will demonstrate craftsmanship in a work of art. (SOL 2.10)
Art History and Cultural Context: Demonstrates an understanding that art is a reflection of time, place, and culture
EL2.10 The student will recognize how art is a reflection of the past. (SOL 2.13)
EL2.11 The student will recognize art from various cultures. (SOL 2.11, 2.12)
EL2.12 The student will recognize careers related to art media used in the art making process. (SOL 2.14)
Analysis, Evaluation, and Critique: Applies the art criticism process to understanding, appreciating, and responding to works of art.
EL2.13 The student will respond to works of art through direct observation. (SOL 2.17)
EL2.14 The student will express opinions about art. (SOL 2.16)
EL2.15 The student will recognize works of art by genre. (SOL 2.15) (e.g. landscape, still-life, portrait)
Aesthetics: Demonstrates an understanding that art can have diverse values, meanings, and definitions.
EL2.16 The student will determine the many reasons why art has value. (SOL 2.18, 2.19, 2.20, 2.21)
Grade 3
Visual Communication and Production: Demonstrates an understanding of the artmaking process through exploration, asking questions, problem-solving, and developing a knowledge base.
EL3.1 The student will describe and use the steps of the art making process: Brainstorming, Problem solving, Sketching, Planning, Reflection (SOL 3.2)
EL3.2 The student will generate original solutions to visual arts problems. (SOL 3.1)
EL3.3 The student will create works of art from multiple sources of inspiration: (SOL 3.4, 3.5) (e.g. – concepts, themes, literary sources, imaginary experiences)
EL3.4 The student will identify and use elements of art and principles of design in works of art: Color- warm, cool, complementary, neutrals, Space-positive, negative, Balance-symmetry, asymmetry, radial, Contrast, Pattern-motifs (SOL 3.6)
EL3.5 The student will use subtractive and/or additive processes in three-dimensional works of art. (SOL 3.9)
EL3.6 The student will identify and use foreground, middle ground, background in two- dimensional works of art. (SOL 3.8)
EL3.7 The student will use organic and geometric shapes in observational drawings. (SOL 3.7)
EL3.8 The student will use contemporary media in works of art. (SOL 3.1) (e.g. technology, instillations, digital photography, non-traditional use of media).
EL3.9 The student will apply craftsmanship in works of art. (SOL 3.3)
Art History and Cultural Context: Demonstrates an understanding that art is a reflection of time, place, and culture
EL3.10 The student will explore how art connects to time, place, and culture. (SOL 3.10, 3.11, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15)
EL3.11 The student will recognize the many purposes of art making throughout history. (SOL 3.12)
EL3.12 The student will identify various art careers. (SOL 3.16)
Analysis, Evaluation, and Critique: Applies the art criticism process to understanding, appreciating, and responding to works of art.
EL3.13 The student will analyze their own works of art. (SOL 3.18)
EL3.14 The student will interpret various works of art. (SOL 3.17, 3.19)
Aesthetics: Demonstrates an understanding that art can have diverse values, meanings, and definitions.
EL3.15 The student will express personal reasons for why art has value. (SOL 3.20, 3. 21, 3.22)
Grade 4
Visual Communication and Production: Demonstrates an understanding of the artmaking process through exploration, asking questions, problem-solving, and developing a knowledge base.
EL4.1 The student will explain and use the steps of the art making process to create works of art: Brainstorming, Problem solving, Sketching, Planning, Reflecting (SOL 4.1)
EL4.2 The student will express ideas through artistic choices of media and subject matter. (SOL 4.5)
EL4.3 The student will use personal experiences and knowledge to express ideas visually. (SOL 4.3)
EL4.4 The student will identify and apply the elements of art and principles of design to express meaning in works of art: Color- hue, tint, shade, intensity, intermediate, Line-quality and character, Texture-actual, implied, Variety-to create interest, Pattern-repetition to imply movement (SOL 4.4, 4.5)
EL4.5 The student will use various media and sculptural techniques to create three-dimensional works of art. (SOL 4.9, 4.10)
EL4.6 The student will create the illusion of depth on a two-dimensional surface, using overlapping, size variation, and placement on the picture plane. (SOL 4.6, 4.7)
EL4.7 The student will use contour drawing and shading techniques in observational drawings. (SOL 4.8)
EL4.8 The student will create a work of art inspired by contemporary media. (SOL 4.10) (e.g. technology, instillations, digital photography, non-traditional use of media).
EL4.9 The student will explain and demonstrate craftsmanship in works of art. (SOL 4.2)
Art History and Cultural Context: Demonstrates an understanding that art is a reflection of time, place, and culture
EL4.10 The student will recognize the historical development of art. (SOL 4.11, 4.12, 4.13)
EL4.11 The student will describe the role of historical and contemporary artists and their careers in society. (SOL 4.14)
Analysis, Evaluation, and Critique: Applies the art criticism process to understanding, appreciating, and responding to works of art.
EL4.12 The student will analyze contemporary and historical works of art based on visual and contextual qualities. (SOL 4.15, 4.18)
EL4.13 The student will interpret abstract, representational, and nonrepresentational works of art. (SOL 4.16)
EL4.14 The student will express informed judgments about works of art. (SOL 4.17, 4.18)
Aesthetics: Demonstrates an understanding that art can have diverse values, meanings, and definitions.
EL4.15 The students will understand that the definition of art varies among different cultures. (SOL 4.20, 4.21)
EL4.16 The student will explain preferences for works of art by responding to aesthetic questions. (SOL 4.19, 4.20, 4.22)
Grade 5
Visual Communication and Production: Demonstrates an understanding of the artmaking process through exploration, asking questions, problem-solving, and developing a knowledge base.
EL5.1 The student will apply reflective thinking throughout the art making process to create works of art: Brainstorming, Problem solving, Sketching, Planning, Reflecting, Refining. (SOL 5.1)
EL5.2 The student will develop artistic voice/vision through choices of media, techniques and subject matter. (SOL 5.3)
EL5.3 The student will make ethical decisions in art-making. (SOL 5.4)
EL5.4 The student will explain and apply the elements of art and principles of design to express meaning in works of art: Color- student-mixed hues, tints, shades, neutrals, Form-convex, concave, positive, negative, Value-shading, gradation, Line-used as value, Texture-surface embellishment, Balance-formal, informal. (SOL 5.5)
EL5.5 The student will create three-dimensional works of art using various media and techniques, including clay. (SOL 5.10)
EL5.6 The student will create the illusion of depth using atmospheric perspective and spatial relationships. (SOL 5.6, 5.7)
EL5.7 The student will create works of art using observational drawing. (SOL 5.8)
EL5.8 The student will apply contemporary media to create works of art. (SOL 5.9) (e.g. technology, instillations, digital photography, non-traditional use of media).
EL5.9 The student will explain and demonstrate craftsmanship with attention to detail in works of art. (SOL 5.2)
EL5.10 The student will select a personal artwork and complete an artist’s statement that reflects their learning. (SOL 5.2, 5.11)
Art History and Cultural Context: Demonstrates an understanding that art is a reflection of time, place, and culture
EL5.11 The student will investigate how art reflects environmental, social and global issues. (SOL 5.12, 5.13)
EL5.12 The student will analyze the contributions of artists throughout history. (SOL 5. 14, 5.15, 5.16)
Analysis, Evaluation, and Critique: Applies the art criticism process to understanding, appreciating, and responding to works of art.
EL5.13 The student will analyze and interpret contemporary and historical works of art based on visual and contextual qualities. (SOL 5.17, 5.18, 5.19)
EL5.14 The student will self-critique a personal work of art based on specific criteria. (SOL 5.20)
Aesthetics: Demonstrates an understanding that art can have diverse values, meanings, and definitions.
EL5.15 The student will select a preferred work of art and defend the choice. (SOL 5.21, 5.22, 5.23)
EL5.16 The student will respond to the question “Why do artists create works of art?” (SOL 5.21, 5.24)