Visual and Performing Arts Standards
Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades,
by the end of Grade 4, students will:
Standard 1.1

(Aesthetics) All students will use aesthetic knowledge in the creation of and in response to dance, music, theater, and visual art.

Standard 1.1.3.A Knowledge
Standard 1.1.3.A.1
Compose simple works of art in response to stylized characteristics observed in the dance, music, theater, and visual art of various cultures and time periods.
Standard 1.1.3.A.2
Communicate ideas reflecting on the nature and meaning of art and beauty.
Standard 1.1.3.A.3
Recognize works of art and art elements designed to imitate systems in nature.
Standard 1.1.3.B  Skills
Standard 1.1.3.B.1
Apply basic domain-specific arts language to communicate personal responses to dance, theater, music, and visual art.
Standard 1.1.3.B.2
Compare and contrast works of art that communicate significant cultural meanings.
Standard 1.1.3.B.3
Apply qualitative terms when responding to works of art.
Standard 1.1.3.B.4
Create an arts experience that communicates a significant emotion or feeling.