Artistic development at ACS is guided by the National Core Arts Standards. In the Elementary division, these standards are taught in Drama and Dance, Music, and Visual Arts (Art) classes. The standards are divided into 4 key areas: Creating, Performing/Presenting/Producing, Responding, and Connecting
Drawing
Drawing
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This unit will be a grades 1-5 collaborative project focused around the four core values of ACS.
Enduring Understandings
Enduring Understandings
Students will understand...
The basic color theory in art such primary and secondary colors, as well as color values (tint, shade, and tone)
How to mix colors as well as grasp the subtle variations in color tones
How to add either white, black or grey to lighten, darken or mute a color.
The "See- Think- Wonder- Change" practice
Skills
Skills
Students will be able to...
Use the painting tools correctly and safely
Critique
Mix colors properly using acrylic paint
Identify the difference between colors and begin to grasp the ingredients in each color.
Painting
Painting
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This unit focuses on painting skills, techniques, art history, style, movement, and experimentation.
Enduring Understandings
Enduring Understandings
Students will understand...
What goes into an actual painting and the history behind some of the famous works.
Museums, Art Exhibits, Curators: what goes into displaying a collection.
Styles and periods in the Art movement.
The science behind COLOR THEORY.
Skills
Skills
Students will be able to...
Analyze and critique famous works of art
Identify the difference in various Artistic styles and movements
Look deeper into a painting for the story without words
Either paint a reproduction or follow in the same style of a famous painter
Give an informal presentation before the class
Present some history about their painting and the artist and movement
Building
Building
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This unit focuses on 3D composition: Design, Problem solve, Build, Decorate
Enduring Understandings
Enduring Understandings
Students will understand...
The difference between 2D and 3D.
The challenges, problem solving and differences between drawing and building.
That people from different places and times have made art for a variety of reasons.
Skills
Skills
Students will be able to...
Balance/construct/sculpt/build a 3D object out of clay, found materials and paper mache' following learned techniques
Build a 3D sculpture out of various materials then glaze or paint the finished piece, showing texture, balance and good craftsmanship
Composition
Composition
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Students will work together on a piece of art for the school.
Enduring Understandings
Enduring Understandings
Students will understand...
Explain why some objects, artifacts, and artwork are valued over others.
The value and importance of the arts in our lives and in the world.
That art can be created collaboratively for a variety of purposes.
Skills
Skills
Students will be able to...
Engage collaboratively in exploration and imaginative play with materials
Create, develop, and refine artistic works
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