The state of Colorado has set forth five content standards for visual arts education in its public schools: (1) students will recognize and use the visual arts as a form of communication; (2) students will know and apply elements of art, principles of design, and sensory and expressive features of visual arts; (3) students will know and apply visual arts materials, tools, techniques, and processes; (4) students will relate the visual arts to various historical and cultural traditions; and (5) students will analyze and evaluate the characteristics, merits, and meaning of works of art. Suggested grade level expectations are listed for each standard for each grade, K-8, and are listed collectively for grades 9-12. (BT)