Visual Arts Standards for Grades 3-5
Skills and Techniques
Standard 1:
The student understands and applies media, techniques,
and processes. (VA.A.1.2)
1. uses and organizes two-dimensional and threedimensional
media, techniques, tools, and
processes to produce works of art that are derived
from personal experience, observation, or
imagination.
2. uses control in handling tools and materials in a
safe and responsible manner.
3. knows the effects and functions of using various
organizational elements and principles of design
when creating works of art.
4. uses good craftsmanship in a variety of twodimensional
and three-dimensional media.
Creation and Communication
Standard 1:
The student creates and communicates a range of subject
matter, symbols, and ideas using knowledge of
structures and functions of visual arts. (VA.B.1.2)
1. understands that subject matter used to create
unique works of art can come from personal
experience, observation, imagination, and themes.
2. understands what makes different art media,
techniques, and processes effective or ineffective
in communicating various ideas.
3. knows how to identify the intentions of those
creating works of art.
4. uses the elements of art and the principles of
design with sufficient manipulative skills,
confidence, and sensitivity when communicating
ideas.
Cultural and Historical Connections
Standard 1:
The student understands the visual arts in relation to
history and culture. (VA.C.1.2)
1. understands the similarities and differences in
works of art from a variety of sources.
2. understands how artists have used visual
languages and symbol systems through time and
across cultures.
Aesthetic and Critical Analysis
Standard 1:
The student assesses, evaluates, and responds to the
characteristics of works of art. (VA.D.1.2)
1. develops and justifies criteria for the evaluation
of visual works of art using appropriate
vocabulary.
2. uses different approaches to respond to and to
judge various works of art.
3. understands perceived similarities and differences
among different genres of art.
Applications to Life
Standard 1:
The student makes connections between the visual arts,
other disciplines, and the real world. (VA.E.1.2)
1. understands the influence of artists on the quality
of everyday life.
2. knows the types of tasks performed by various
artists and some of the required training.
3. understands the similarities and differences and
the various contributions of galleries, studios, and
museums.
Skills and Techniques
Standard 1:
The student understands and applies media, techniques,
and processes. (VA.A.1.2)
1. uses and organizes two-dimensional and threedimensional
media, techniques, tools, and
processes to produce works of art that are derived
from personal experience, observation, or
imagination.
2. uses control in handling tools and materials in a
safe and responsible manner.
3. knows the effects and functions of using various
organizational elements and principles of design
when creating works of art.
4. uses good craftsmanship in a variety of twodimensional
and three-dimensional media.
Creation and Communication
Standard 1:
The student creates and communicates a range of subject
matter, symbols, and ideas using knowledge of
structures and functions of visual arts. (VA.B.1.2)
1. understands that subject matter used to create
unique works of art can come from personal
experience, observation, imagination, and themes.
2. understands what makes different art media,
techniques, and processes effective or ineffective
in communicating various ideas.
3. knows how to identify the intentions of those
creating works of art.
4. uses the elements of art and the principles of
design with sufficient manipulative skills,
confidence, and sensitivity when communicating
ideas.
Cultural and Historical Connections
Standard 1:
The student understands the visual arts in relation to
history and culture. (VA.C.1.2)
1. understands the similarities and differences in
works of art from a variety of sources.
2. understands how artists have used visual
languages and symbol systems through time and
across cultures.
Aesthetic and Critical Analysis
Standard 1:
The student assesses, evaluates, and responds to the
characteristics of works of art. (VA.D.1.2)
1. develops and justifies criteria for the evaluation
of visual works of art using appropriate
vocabulary.
2. uses different approaches to respond to and to
judge various works of art.
3. understands perceived similarities and differences
among different genres of art.
Applications to Life
Standard 1:
The student makes connections between the visual arts,
other disciplines, and the real world. (VA.E.1.2)
1. understands the influence of artists on the quality
of everyday life.
2. knows the types of tasks performed by various
artists and some of the required training.
3. understands the similarities and differences and
the various contributions of galleries, studios, and
museums.
