Art
Art Elementary Curriculum Guide
The elementary art program is designed to give students a solid foundation in visual art elements such as color, line, shape, form, value, texture, and space. Students in the earlier grades will be introduced to basic color theory and a variety of art materials to develop fine motor skills. As students progress to older grades they will also incorporate their skills in color theory and art materials as they create 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional work. The curriculum builds on the skills and vocabulary each year, including art history and making art based on their own life experiences. Students gain greater independence in developing artistic concepts, completing long term projects, taking care of their materials and workspace. Students also learn the value of cooperation and problem solving in the art room.
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Unit Timeframe Big Ideas (Statements or Essential Questions) Major Learning Experiences from Unit Portfolios, Geometric Shapes
Unit 1September
4 WeeksLearns appropriate vocabulary, Explores the use of shapes and forms in artwork Draw and works with lines, shapes, and forms.
I learned how to draw a square, circle and triangle and made a picture using these shapes.Watercolor, Crayon Resist
Unit 2October
4 WeeksCreates artwork in a variety of 2D media The use and power of using different materials to make art Colors, Mixing Colors
Unit 3November
4 WeeksUses a variety of materials to understand different visual effects of color The use and power of color including warm and cool colors Pattern
Unit 4December
4 WeeksExplores art materials in order to achieve different visual effects The use and power of using different materials to make art. Cut and Glue
Unit 5January
4 WeeksLearn appropriate vocabulary related to methods, materials, and techniques. Creates artwork in a variety of 2D media Color, shape, line, and texture
Unit 6February
4 WeeksLearns appropriate vocabulary related to methods, materials, and techniques Explores the use of color to create different visual effects Draws From Memory
Unit 7March
4 WeeksCreates art from direct observation, memory, and or imagination. Drawing/painting from memory as a means of expression -
Portfolios Color Mixing Primary Colors 3-5 classes Uses a variety of materials to understand different visual effects of color Color Theory
Skills with art materialsCollage 3-5 classes Creates artwork in a variety of 2-D media Using a variety of materials to create fine art Painting 3-5 classes Explores with the use of color in dry and wet media To learn to mix colors without creating "muddy" results Patterns 3-5 classes Uses a variety of materials to understand different visual effects of color Learning what is a pattern and the many answers to that big idea Artist Study 3-5 classes Learns about artist and their art and creates own art based on style &/or techniques of that artist Learning about artist and his/her art and creating own art based on one or so techniques or ideas employed by that artist
Narrative Art 3-5 classes Creates art that can tell a story or describe a scene Creating art that is of a scene that student can describe 3D/Clay 3-5 classes Explores the use of form and surface treatment in 3D works Looking at art from all sides Family Portrait 3-5 classes Uses a variety of materials to express family narratives Learning basics of figure drawing Variety of Materials 3-5 classes Explores a variety of art materials to achieve different visual effects and expression of feelings and ideas Compilation of skills and ideas of creating fine art -
Unit Timeframe Big Ideas (Statements or Essential Questions) Major Learning Experiences from Unit Portfolios Primary & Secondary Colors 3-5 classes Maintain a portfolio of artwork that demonstrates a progression of ideas and skills over time A safe place to store and save students' art work throughout the school year. Using Primary & secondary colors.
Ocean Unit 3-5 classes Create 2D and 3D artwork from direct observation - to tell a story Watercolor paints, composition, design, color blending. Collage 2D and 3D work Collage 3-5 classes Create 2D and 3D artwork from direct observation - to tell a story Color, design, layout, composition 2D and 3D work Folding Paper 3-5 classes Explores art materials in order to achieve different visual effects Origami, design, 3D Lines and Patterns 3-5 classes Identify Explore lines Printmaking 3-5 classes Learns appropriate vocabulary related to methods, materials, and techniques Printmaking as a means of expression. Art Vocabulary Figure Drawing 3-5 classes Learning appropriate vocabulary related to methods, materials, and techniques.
Creates art from direct observation, memory, and or imagination using the figure as subject.Art as a descriptive language. The figure as a means of expression. 3D/Clay 3-5 classes Explores the use of form in 3D works Looking at art from all sides Variety of Materials 3-5 classes Explores art materials in order to achieve different effects. What do we want to show and how can we show it? -
Unit Timeframe Big Ideas (Statements or Essential Questions) Major Learning Experiences from Unit Organic & Geometric Shapes 3-5 classes Learn appropriate vocabulary.
Explores the use of shapes and forms in artworkLines, shapes, and forms. Artist Study 3-5 classes Investigates how artists make their work Art history and contemporary art issues Color Theory Tints and Shades 3-5 classes Explores the use of color to create different visual effects The use and power of color Uses a Variety of Materials 3-5 classes Explores art materials in order to achieve different visual effects The use and power of using different materials to make art Art Vocabulary 3-5 classes Learn appropriate vocabulary related to methods, materials, and techniques. Art as a descriptive language Printmaking 3-5 classes Learn appropriate vocabulary related to methods, materials, and techniques. Printmaking as a means of expression. Figure Drawing 3-5 classes Creates art from direct observation, memory, and or imagination using the figure as subject. How to draw people 3D/Clay 3-5 classes Explores the use of form in 3D works Looking at art from all sides Variety of Materials 3-5 classes Explores art materials in order to achieve different effects. What do we want to show and how can we show it? Teacher's Choice 3-5 classes Explores a variety of art materials to achieve different visual effects and expression of feeling and ideas What needs to be covered more extensively? -
Unit Timeframe Big Ideas (Statements or Essential Questions) Major Learning Experiences from Unit Painting - Explores a variety of brushwork 3-5 classes Explores the use of brushstrokes to create different visual effects. Students use various brushstrokes to produce a painting. Art Vocabulary 3-5 classes Learn appropriate vocabulary related to methods, materials, and techniques. Students will describe and analyze their own artwork and the work of others using appropriate visual art vocabulary.
Uses Forethought and Planning 3-5 classes For space and composition, explore composition by creating artwork with a center of interest, repetition, and or balance. Students produce artwork with forethought and planning. Texture 3-5 classes Students can identify a wide variety of types of textures in the environment and in artwork. Students use texture to create a piece of art. Symmetry 3-5 classes Explore the use of patterns and symmetrical shapes in 2D and 3D works. Students create art using symmetry and/or patterns. Figure Drawing: People in Action 3-5 classes Creates art from direct observation, memory and or imagination using the figure as subject. Students create art using the figure as a means of expression. Color Theory: Complimentary Colors 3-5 classes Students can identify complementary colors. Students will use complimentary colors in their art. 3D/Clay 3-5 classes Explores the use of form in 3D works. Students create artwork in 3D media. Teacher's Choice 3-5 classes Explores a variety of art materials to achieve different visual effects and expression of feeling and ideas. What needs to be covered more extensively? Teacher's Choice 3-5 classes Explores a variety of art materials to achieve different visual effects and expression of feeling and ideas. What needs to be covered more extensively? -
Unit Timeframe Big Ideas (Statements or Essential Questions) Major Learning Experiences from Unit Art Vocabulary 3-5 classes Learn appropriate vocabulary related to methods, materials and techniques. Art as a descriptive language
The figure as a means of expression
The evolution of humanity's desire to express itself through a variety of mediumsAssemblage 3-5 classes Explores art and recycled materials in order to achieve different visual effects. What do we want to show and how do we want to show it?
Cultural explorationAssemblage 3-5 classes Explores the use of art and recycled materials in order to achieve different visual effects. What do we want to show and how do we want to show it? Color Schemes 3-5 classes Explores the use of color to create different visual effects. The use and power of color Facial Portraits 3-5 classes Creates art from direct observation, memory and or imagination using the face as the subject. The face as a means of expression Perspective 3-5 classes Identify elements and techniques of perspective Explore lines and their use in composition Artist Study 3-5 classes Identify elements and techniques of perspective and color Explore expression and color 3D/Clay 3-5 classes Explores the use of form in 3D works Looking at art from all sides Teacher's Choice 3-5 classes Explores a variety of materials to achieve different visual effects and expression of feelings and ideas What needs to be covered more extensively? Teacher's Choice 3-5 classes Explores a variety of materials to achieve different visual effects and expression of feelings and ideas What needs to be covered more extensively?