Rule 10.53.602 - ARTS CONTENT STANDARDS FOR KINDERGARTEN(1) The media arts content standards for kindergarten are that each student will: (a) explore ideas for media artworks using play and experimentation;(b) explore ideas to form models for media arts productions;(c) combine arts and media content to form media artworks;(d) choose varied art forms and other content in media artwork;(e) identify skills and roles used to create media arts presentations;(f) share reactions to the presentation of media artworks;(g) recognize messages in media artworks;(h) identify a variety of media artworks;(i) identify qualities and possible changes in media artworks;(j) use personal experiences and choices in making media artworks; and(k) share ideas relating media artworks to everyday life.(2) The visual arts content standards for kindergarten are that each student will: (a) engage in creative play with art materials;(b) create artworks or designs that represent natural and constructed objects;(c) explain the artistic process while making artworks;(d) choose art objects for a personal portfolio and display;(e) explain the purpose of a portfolio or collection;(f) explain the purpose of an art museum;(g) identify uses of artwork within one's personal environment;(h) identify subject matter and details in artworks;(i) explain reasons for selecting a preferred artwork;(j) create art that tells a story about a personal experience; and(k) identify a purpose of an artwork.(3) The theatre arts content standards for kindergarten are that each student will: (a) identify ways in which movement may be used to create or retell a story;(b) express original ideas in guided creative drama;(c) identify plot details in guided creative drama;(d) use facial expressions to communicate character and emotions in guided creative drama;(e) identify various design elements in guided creative drama;(f) use voice and sound in guided creative drama;(g) describe a response to characters in guided creative drama;(h) describe a setting in creative drama;(i) identify design elements in guided creative drama;(j) identify similarities between characters and oneself in guided creative drama; and(k) identify similarities and differences in stories from multiple cultures.(4) The music content standards for kindergarten are that each student will: (a) explore and experience musical concepts;(b) demonstrate a musical idea;(c) identify changes in musical ideas;(d) identify expressive qualities in musical selections;(e) rehearse to improve performances;(f) perform music with expression;(g) discuss preferences in musical selections;(h) discuss expressive qualities of music;(i) identify preferences in evaluating music;(j) identify emotions when experiencing music; and(k) identify connections between music, arts, and daily life in a variety of contexts.(5) The dance content standards for kindergarten are that each student will: (a) respond in movement to a variety of sounds;(b) explore dances with beginning, middle, and end;(c) use improvised movement to change dance sequences;(d) explore different movement qualities;(e) coordinate dance movements with other dancers;(f) identify production elements of a dance for and with others;(g) identify a movement that repeats in a dance;(h) observe movement and describe it;(i) identify criteria to describe movement in dance;(j) identify an emotion expressed in a dance; and(k) replicate movement in dances.Mont. Admin. r. 10.53.602
NEW, 2016 MAR p. 1387, Eff. 7/1/2017 AUTH: Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-2-114, MCA; IMP: Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-2-121, 20-3-106, 20-7-101, MCA