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Indiana State Standards
Non-Reader (PK - K)

Visual Arts
RESPONDING TO ART: History
K.1.2 Speculate on the function of a work of art.
K.2.1 Recognize that art from one artist has a similar look or style.
K.2.2 Identify and distinguish between realistic and non-objective works of art.
RESPONDING TO ART: Criticism
K.3.3 Use appropriate art vocabulary.
RESPONDING TO ART: Aesthetics
RESPONDING TO ART: Production
K.7.1 Use objects or animals from real world as subject matter for artwork.
K.7.2 Create art that expresses personal ideas, interests, and feelings.
K.7.3 Develop personal symbols to express ideas.
K.8.1 Recognize and use elements  (such as shape, line, color, and texture) and principles (such as repetition) in their work.
K.8.2 Discriminate between types of shapes (geometric), colors (primary/secondary hues), lines (characteristics), and textures (tactile) in their work and the work of others.
K.9.1 Distinguish between two dimensional and three dimensional works of art
K.9.2 Identify and use media and processes to express ideas, experiences, and stories including:
NEW MEDIA:
Media: computer, interactive computer programs, photography, film
RESPONDING TO ART:  Careers and Community
K.11.1 Identify what an artist does and find examples of the artist’s work in the community.
K.12.2 Visit local museums, exhibits, and experience visiting artists in the schools.
RESPONDING TO ART: Integrated Studies
K.13.1 Begin to distinguish between products and processes of the visual arts and other disciplines.
K.13.2 Create a work of art using subject matter, concepts, or sign systems (such as words or numbers) of another discipline.

National Standards
Grades K - 4

Visual Arts
NA-VA.K-4.1 UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING MEDIA, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCESSES
Students use different media, techniques, and processes to communicate ideas, experiences, and stories
NA-VA.K-4.2 USING KNOWLEDGE OF STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS
Students use visual structures and functions of art to communicate ideas
NA-VA.K-4.3 CHOOSING AND EVALUATING A RANGE OF SUBJECT MATTER, SYMBOLS, AND IDEAS
Students select and use subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate meaning
NA-VA.K-4.4 UNDERSTANDING THE VISUAL ARTS IN RELATION TO HISTORY AND CULTURES
Students know that the visual arts have both a history and specific relationships to various cultures
NA-VA.K-4.5 REFLECTING UPON AND ASSESSING THE CHARACTERISTICS AND MERITS OF THEIR WORK AND THE WORK OF OTHERS
Students understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art
Students understand there are different responses to specific artworks
NA-VA.K-4.6 MAKING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN VISUAL ARTS AND OTHER DISCIPLINES
Students identify connections between the visual arts and other disciplines in the curriculum

NETS for Students

Basic operations and concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
Social, ethical, and human issues
Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
Technology productivity tools
Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
Technology communications tools
Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
Technology research tools
Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools
Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.