K-5 Benchmark

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Use materials, tech, media, tech and processes to communicate ideas and experiences.

1.  Use drawing materials to communicate ideas and experiences.

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M – Self portrait.

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2.  Use clay to introduce 3 D concept.

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M – Create 3 –D animal.

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3.  Use mixed media to create a piece of artwork.

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M – Watercolors, /markers.

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4.  Use painting materials to create a composition.

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Use art materials and tools safely and responsibly.

1.  Discuss safe use of tools.

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2.  Demonstrate safe use of a variety of materials and tools.

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M – On going examples of scissors carried point down.

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Use visual characteristics and organizational principles to communicate ideas.

1.  To identify and use primary colors and basic shapes to create an image.

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M – Draw insect using basic shapes and primary colors (i.e. caterpillar).

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2.  Use patterns and textures in a design.

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M – Pen & ink design.

3.  Use overlapping to create the illusion of depth.

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4.  Discuss and use elements of elements of design.

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Be involved in the process and presentation of a final product of exhibit.

1.  Place finished artwork on another surface to enhance.

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M – Cut & glue artwork to construction paper.

2.  Prepare, complete and sign finished artwork.

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Apply knowledge of materials techniques and processes to create artwork.

1.  Produce art using tools and materials.

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2.  Use materials with increased control.

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Apply knowledge of how visual characteristics and organizational principles communicate ideas.

1. Use organic shapes and earth tones to create design to communicate ideas.

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2.  Apply knowledge of color wheel to create mood in a composition.

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Explore and understand prospective subject matter, ideas and symbols for works of art.

1.  Draw a self portrait.

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2.  Design a personal icon.

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3.  Create texture on soft surface such as clay with tools.

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M – Mix textured tiles.

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Select and use subject matter, symbols and ideas to communicate meaning.

1.  Draw pictures related to personal experiences.

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M – My summer vacation.

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2.  Operate artwork using symbols to express an idea.

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M – Valentines Day card.

Know different purposes of visual art to creatively convey ideas.

1.  Create imaginary animal or space creature.

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M – Paint & stuff a creature.

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2.  Illustrate a story.

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Generalize about the efforts of visual structure and functions and reflect upon these effects in personal work.

1.  Discuss personal intent of why they create art.

 

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2.  Describe and name design principles in art work..

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M – Show and discuss prints of famous artists.

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Identify various purposes for creating works of visual art.

1.  View and discuss different works of art by a variety of artists.

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2.  Recognize that artwork can be functional or decorative.

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M – Play a game with flash cards.

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Understand there are different responses to specific art works.