SECTION 210:15-3-117. The arts for grade 3

(a)   Visual art.

(1)   Standard 1 - Language of visual art: "Presenting". The student will identify and communicate using a variety of visual art terms.

(A)   Use appropriate art vocabulary to describe art.

(B)   Name, describe, and understand the elements of art, including: line, color, form, shape, texture, value and space.

(C)   Name, describe, and understand the principles of design, including: rhythm, balance, contrast, movement, center of interest (emphasis) and repetition.

(D)   Understand the characteristics of art and use the elements of art and principles of design to creatively express original ideas.

(2)   Standard 2 - Visual art history and culture: "Responding". The student will recognize the development of visual art from a historical and cultural perspective.

(A)   Understand that art reflects and describes the culture of its origin.

(B)   Identify connections between different styles of the visual arts and other art disciplines.

(C)   Identify specific works of art produced by artists at different times and places, including American, Native American, African American, Asian, European, and Hispanic art produced.

(D)   Use appropriate art terminology to express personal opinions about art.

(E)   Understand how the visual arts are reflected in the culture, traditions, and history of Oklahoma.

(3)   Standard 3 - Visual art expression: "Creating". The student will observe, select, and utilize a variety of ideas and subject matter in creating original works of art.

(A)   Experiment in color mixing with various media.

(B)   Use a variety of subjects, basic media and techniques in creating visual art including drawing, painting, weaving, sculpture, ceramics, collage, and mixed media.

(C)   Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of composition using the elements of art and principles of design.

(D)   Use art media and tools in a safe and responsible manner to create visual art.

(4)   Standard 4 - Visual art appreciation: "Connecting". The student will appreciate and utilize visual art to make interdisciplinary connections and informed aesthetic decisions.

(A)   Demonstrate appropriate behavior while attending a visual art exhibition in a museum or art gallery.

(B)   Demonstrate respect for personal artwork and the work of others.

(C)   Demonstrate thoughtfulness and care in completion of artworks.

(D)   Make learning connections between visual art and other disciplines, such as mathematics, science, English Language Arts, social studies, and media arts.

(b)   General music.

(1)   Standard 1 - Language of music: "Responding". The student meaningfully engages with the artform through reading, notating, and/or interpreting music.

(A)   Explore the elements of music, including:

(i)   Melody (e.g., steps, wide and narrow leaps, and repeated tones, melody patterns, high and low pitches, melodic contour, same, different and similar phrases);

(ii)   Rhythm (e.g., strong and weak beats, steady beat, meter in 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4, dotted rhythms);

(iii)   Harmony (chordal harmony, chord changes, ostinato patterns, countermelody, rounds);

(iv)   Form (e.g., introduction, coda, repetition/contrast, solo/chorus, AB, ABA, rondo, and D.C. al fine);

(v)   Tone Color (e.g., classroom percussion instruments,identify trumpet, clarinet, violin, tympani, and different tone quality of an individual or group);

(vi)   Pitch (e.g., higher and lower);

(vii)   Tempo (e.g., fast and slow, faster and slower, gradual and sudden changes in tempo); and

(viii)   Dynamics (e.g., loud and soft, gradually louder and softer, suddenly louder and softer).

(B)   Use a system of syllables, numbers or letters to demonstrate basic notation:

(i)   Rhythmic (e.g., quarter note, quarter rest, paired eighth notes, half note, half rest, whole note, whole rest, and dotted half note); and

(ii)   Melodic (e.g., sol, mi, la, do, re or 5, 3, 6, 1, 2).

(C)   Recognize basic features of familiar and unfamiliar songs, including:

(i)   Dynamics (e.g., loud and soft, gradual change of louder and softer);

(ii)   Tempo (e.g., fast and slowand gradual change of faster and slower); and

(iii)   Form (e.g., same, different, and similar).

(D)   Identify instrument ensembles (brass, strings, woodwinds, percussion)

(2)   Standard 2 - Music history and culture: "Connecting". The student recognizes the development of music from a historical and cultural perspective.

(A)   Sing and perform action songs, chants, rhymes, singing games, and dances from a variety of cultures.

(B)   Recognize American music, including work songs, holiday songs and music related to citizenship.

(C)   Identify music and instruments from different cultures. (e.g., bagpipes,, wooden flute, koto, and panpipes).

(D)   Recognize and practice appropriate audience or performer behavior appropriate for the context and style of music performed.

(E)   Demonstrate respect for music performed by others.

(3)   Standard 3 -Music expression: "Performing". The student presents or demonstrates an existing work formally or informally with appropriate expressive and technical skills.

(A)   Participate in music through singing (e.g., echo singing, rounds and partner songs) and/or playing instruments (e.g., body percussion and melodic ostinatos).

(B)   Match pitches, sing in tune (C- scale range) and use appropriate tone and expression.

(C)   Play simple rhythmic patterns using sounds and silences on classroom percussion instruments to accompany songs and rhythm activities.

(D)   Play simple melodies by rote on instruments, such as bells or xylophones.

(E)   Perform solos and in groups.

(4)   Standard 4 -Music appreciation: "Creating". The student understands and uses musical tools, including active listening to create and evaluate original works.

(A)   Answer unfinished short melodic patterns using voice or classroom instruments (improvisation).

(B)   Improvise with or without a system of syllables, numbers, or letters to demonstrate basic notation.

(C)   Compare students' likes and dislikes of music of different styles.

(D)   Recognize basic features of familiar and unfamiliar songs.

(E)   Participate in music through singing (e.g., echo singing, rounds, and partner songs) and/or playing instruments (e.g., body percussion and melodic ostinatos).

(F)   Use appropriate terms to explain preferences for musical works and styles.

[Source: Added at 20 Ok Reg 159, eff 10-10-02 (emergency); Added at 20 Ok Reg 821, eff 5-15-03; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 35, eff 8-21-08 (emergency); Amended at 26 Ok Reg 1446, eff 6-11-09; Amended at 31 Ok Reg 1168, eff 9-12-14]