3rd Grade
Visual Arts Pacing Calendar

NOTE:
Asterisks (*) have been used to identify standards and objectives that must be assessed by the local school district. All other skills may be assessed by the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP).
Book icons (Information Literacy skill) identify Information Literacy skills. Students are best served when these are taught in collaboration and cooperation between the classroom teacher and the library media specialist.


1st Quarter

Visual Arts Standards and Benchmarks - Any 9 weeks session can be taught during any 9 week period.

Standard 1: Language of Visual Art – The student will identify visual art terms (e.g., collage, design, original, portrait, paint, subject).
1.1 Use appropriate art vocabulary.
1.2 Name, describe, and understand the elements of art: line, color, form, shape, texture, value, and space.
1.3 Name, describe, and understand the principles of design: rhythm, balance, contrast, movement, center of interest (emphasis) and repetition.
1.4 Use the elements of art and principals of design to express original ideas.

Standard 2: Visual Art History and Culture – The student will recognize the development of visual art from an historical and cultural perspective.
2.2 Identify connections between different styles of the visual arts and other arts disciplines.
2.3 Identify specific works of art produced by artists including European, American, Native American, African American, Hispanic, and Asian art produced at different times and places. Information Literacy skill

Standard 3: Visual Art Expression – the students will observe, select, and utilize a variety of ideas and subject matter in creating original works of visual art.
3.1 Experiment in color mixing with various media.
3.2 Use a variety of subjects, basic media, and techniques in making original art including drawing, painting, weaving, sculpture, printmaking, and ceramics.
3.4 Use art media and tools in a safe and responsible manner.

Standard 4: Visual Art Appreciation – The student will appreciate visual art as a vehicle of human expression.
4.1 Demonstrate appropriate behavior while attending a visual arts exhibition in a museum or art gallery.
4.2 Demonstrate respect for their work and the work of others.
4.3 Demonstrate thoughtfulness and care in completion of artworks.


2nd Quarter

Visual Arts Standards and Benchmarks - Any 9 weeks session can be taught during any 9 week period.

Standard 1: Language of Visual Art – The student will identify visual art terms (e.g., collage, design, original, portrait, paint, subject).
1.1 Use appropriate art vocabulary.
1.2 Name, describe, and understand the elements of art: line, color, form, shape, texture, value, and space.
1.3 Name, describe, and understand the principles of design: rhythm, balance, contrast, movement, center of interest (emphasis) and repetition.
1.4 Use the elements of art and principals of design to express original ideas.

Standard 2: Visual Art History and Culture – The student will recognize the development of visual art from an historical and cultural perspective.
2.2 Identify connections between different styles of the visual arts and other arts disciplines.
2.3 Identify specific works of art produced by artists including European, American, Native American, African American, Hispanic, and Asian art produced at different times and places. Information Literacy skill

Standard 3: Visual Art Expression – the students will observe, select, and utilize a variety of ideas and subject matter in creating original works of visual art.
3.1 Experiment in color mixing with various media.
3.2 Use a variety of subjects, basic media, and techniques in making original art including drawing, painting, weaving, sculpture, printmaking, and ceramics.
3.4 Use art media and tools in a safe and responsible manner.

Standard 4: Visual Art Appreciation – The student will appreciate visual art as a vehicle of human expression.
4.1 Demonstrate appropriate behavior while attending a visual arts exhibition in a museum or art gallery.
4.2 Demonstrate respect for their work and the work of others.
4.3 Demonstrate thoughtfulness and care in completion of artworks.


3rd Quarter

Visual Arts Standards and Benchmarks - Any 9 weeks session can be taught during any 9 week period.

Standard 1: Language of Visual Art – The student will identify visual art terms (e.g., collage, design, original, portrait, paint, subject).
1.1 Use appropriate art vocabulary.
1.2 Name, describe, and understand the elements of art: line, color, form, shape, texture, value, and space.
1.3 Name, describe, and understand the principles of design: rhythm, balance, contrast, movement, center of interest (emphasis) and repetition.
1.4 Use the elements of art and principals of design to express original ideas.

Standard 2: Visual Art History and Culture – The student will recognize the development of visual art from an historical and cultural perspective.
2.1 Understand that art reflects and describes the culture of its origin. Information Literacy skill
2.2 Identify connections between different styles of the visual arts and other arts disciplines.
2.3 Identify specific works of art produced by artists including European, American, Native American, African American, Hispanic, and Asian art produced at different times and places. Information Literacy skill

Standard 3: Visual Art Expression – the students will observe, select, and utilize a variety of ideas and subject matter in creating original works of visual art.
3.1 Experiment in color mixing with various media.
3.2 Use a variety of subjects, basic media, and techniques in making original art including drawing, painting, weaving, sculpture, printmaking, and ceramics.
3.4 Use art media and tools in a safe and responsible manner.

Standard 4: Visual Art Appreciation – The student will appreciate visual art as a vehicle of human expression.
4.1 Demonstrate appropriate behavior while attending a visual arts exhibition in a museum or art gallery.
4.2 Demonstrate respect for their work and the work of others.
4.3 Demonstrate thoughtfulness and care in completion of artworks.


4th Quarter

Visual Arts Standards and Benchmarks - Any 9 weeks session can be taught during any 9 week period.

Standard 1: Language of Visual Art – The student will identify visual art terms (e.g., collage, design, original, portrait, paint, subject).
1.1 Use appropriate art vocabulary.
1.2 Name, describe, and understand the elements of art: line, color, form, shape, texture, value, and space.
1.3 Name, describe, and understand the principles of design: rhythm, balance, contrast, movement, center of interest (emphasis) and repetition.
1.4 Use the elements of art and principals of design to express original ideas.

Standard 2: Visual Art History and Culture – The student will recognize the development of visual art from an historical and cultural perspective.
2.2 Identify connections between different styles of the visual arts and other arts disciplines.
2.3 Identify specific works of art produced by artists including European, American, Native American, African American, Hispanic and Asian art produced at different times and places. Information Literacy skill

Standard 3: Visual Art Expression – the students will observe, select, and utilize a variety of ideas and subject matter in creating original works of visual art.
3.1 Experiment in color mixing with various media.
3.2 Use a variety of subjects, basic media, and techniques in making original art including drawing, painting, weaving, sculpture, printmaking, and ceramics.
3.3 Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of composition using the elements of art and principles of design.
3.4 Use art media and tools in a safe and responsible manner.

Standard 4: Visual Art Appreciation – The student will appreciate visual art as a vehicle of human expression.
4.1 Demonstrate appropriate behavior while attending a visual arts exhibition in a museum or art gallery.
4.2 Demonstrate respect for their work and the work of others.
4.3 Demonstrate thoughtfulness and care in completion of artworks.