5th Grade Benchmarks
1a-5 1. Identify the principles of design in works of art and the environment.
2. Apply the elements of art in assigned visual arts problems.
1b-5 1. Select a variety of materials, tools and techniques for producing desired artistic results
1c-5 1. Discuss potential hazards of art materials and tools.
2. Demonstrate proper use of art materials.
2a-5 1. Use personal experience as inspiration for expression in visual art.
2. Use knowledge of local and global communities as inspiration for expression in visual art.
3a- 5 1. Compare and contrast emotional responses to specific works of visual art and to works in other arts disciplines (e.g., how different lines can relate to music or dance).
2. Compare elements of art and design principles used across art disciplines, such as: pattern, repetition, contrast and balance
3b-5 1. Demonstrate understanding by applying art elements (e.g., color, form, line, shape, size, space, texture and value) and principles of design (balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, proportion, repetition, rhythm, unity and variety) to other content areas.
2. Describe relationships between visual art and other content areas.
4a-5 1. Solve artistic challenges using preliminary sketches, divergent production, and various sources of inspiration.
2. Examine works of art with a focus on their sources of inspiration
4b-5 1. Solve artistic challenges using preliminary sketches, divergent production, and various sources of inspiration.
2. Examine works of art with a focus on their sources of inspiration
5a-5 1. Analyze narrative and symbolic elements in a piece of art.
2. Examine relationships among elements of art and principles of design found in a work of art.
3. Analyze why artists make art to achieve various goals (e.g., realistic, expressionistic, narrative, imaginative, formal or practical).
4. Communicate about works of art (e.g., class discussion, portfolio collection and display).
5b-5 1. Use visual art information to discuss the meaning of a work of art.
2. Communicate about works of art using activities such as class discussion, portfolio collection and display.
6a-5 1. Make interpretations of art that reflect cultural and historical influences.
2 . Experiment with creating art that reflects cultural and historical influences.
3. Classify art from various cultures and historical eras
7a-5 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of invention on a variety of arts- related careers.
2. Use various technologies to create works of art.
8a-5 1. Examine art in different contexts (e.g., in museums, galleries or other public settings, commercial art, etc.).
2. Discover and discuss at least two examples of local public art.
3. Compare and contrast the meanings of art found in commercial settings (e.g., advertisements, product design, television and the internet).
8b-5 1. Examine various arts careers.
2. Contribute to community culture by exhibiting art work in various settings.