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How do you create art?

What are some purposes for creating art?

What feelings are expressed in a work of art?

How does the artist create these feelings?

Elementary Art

The process of creating, sharing and expressing self.

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CommunityPrinciples

Learning Rituals

Course Map This Course:

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PerformanceOptions

Critical Concepts

Learned in theseAreas of Study

Elementary ART is about

Watch (pay attention)

Risk Take (try)

RespectSafetyShareVoice

MediumsMaterialsSubject matterSizeStyleWorksheetsPrint visualsPower Points

Production Listening and following directionsClassroom discussion Modeling/DemonstrationJudgment/Criticism BrainstormingStudent choices Group Work Modifications ResearchExhibitions Individual assistance and conferencingDiscovery (Inquiry) and ExplorationCross-curriculum connections

Visual Communication and Production

Elements Color Texture Shape Form Space LinePrinciples Emotion Balance Pattern/Rhythm Proportions Distance/Space DominanceSkills drawing painting cutting modeling folding constructionCreativity originality, imagination, flexibility History/Styles Egyptian Prehistoric Impressionist Commercial Primitive AbstractAppreciation Understanding, Personal response, Aesthetic awareness, Judgment, Safety

Cultural Context and Art History

AestheticsJudgment and Criticism

The process of creating, sharing and expressing.

OverviewServing…

Elementary ART

K 1st 2nd 3rd

4th 5th 6th

Basic art skills

Eye/hand - muscle control

Self

Basic Art Concepts

Patterns

Increasing skills

Ancient Egyptian

Ancient Chinese

Art skills and Concepts

Reinforced and practiced

Greek

Roman

Mali

Warm and Cool colors

Design Principles

Linear Perspective

M.C.Escher / Tessellations

American Culture / Artist

Graphic Design

Perspective Drawing

Drawing Emphasized

Color Characteristics

Crafts and Artisans

Pre- K

Rules/directions

Skills through play

To create.To develop understanding of art concepts and skills.To promote cooperation while stressing individualism.To learn about differences between art styles, processes, techniques and artists To form opinions, understandings and acceptance.

Goals

Format/Methods

Each lesson is open-ended allowing for many interpretations and closings, encouraging independent student learning and exploration. Art skills and concepts will be taught separate as well as incorporated into the production of art work and discussed in response to the student’s work, fine art prints and art objects.

Student participation and willingness to experiment with new ideas will be stressed. Understanding of key concepts and refinement of skills will become evident in the student’s work.Verbal communication and understanding of art concepts will be practiced through oral critiques.

Evaluation