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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Unit Sketch
This unit will be a grades 1-5 collaborative project focused around the four core values of ACS. , Students will design leaves for a "Giving Tree" using, Lines, Shapes, Pattern, Good craftsmanship.
Enduring Understandings
Enduring Understandings
Students will understand that...
Artists identify the basic outline of objects and break the image into basic shapes
Critiquing art helps us to better understand and appreciate art.
Using specific practices when critiquing art, make the critique more meaningful.
Critics can "Look like a Scientist" when analyzing a picture.
There is a difference between experimentations, drafts, and final products; that mistakes can be fixed and that it is a good thing to be a risk taker.
Skills
Skills
Students will be able to...
Use the drawing tools correctly and safely
Identify the difference between 2D and 3D shapes and forms
Locate the basic outline of any object and how to break down the image into basic shapes.
Critique using the P.Q.P method
Use the "See Think Wonder & Change" method
Respond and connect to artistic ideas and works by understanding and evaluating their meaning and context
Painting
Painting
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Unit Sketch
This unit focuses on painting skills, techniques, art history, style, movement, and experimentation.
Enduring Understandings
Enduring Understandings
Students will understand that...
Art is influenced by the times in which it is created.
There have been various styles and periods in the art movement.
There is science behind COLOR THEORY.
Looking deeper into a painting for the story without words helps to better understand and appreciate the work of art.
Skills
Skills
Students will be able to...
Identify elements and principles of design when looking at art
Demonstrate safe procedures for using and cleaning art tools, equipment, and studio spaces
Distinguish between different materials or artistic techniques for preparing artwork for presentation
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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Unit Sketch
This unit focuses on 3D composition: Design, Problem solve, Build, Decorate.
Enduring Understandings
Enduring Understandings
Students will understand...
There is a difference between 2D and 3D.
There are differences between drawing and building that provide challenges and require problem-solving.
Creating works of art requires perseverance.
Skills
Skills
Students will be able to...
Brainstorm collaboratively multiple approaches to an art or design problem
Repurpose objects to make something new
Balance/construct/sculpt/build a 3D object out of clay, found materials and paper mache' following learned techniques
Show texture, balance, and good craftsmanship in their work
Compare and contrast cultural uses of artwork from different times and places
Composition
Composition
Unit Sketch
Unit Sketch
Students will work together on a piece of art for the school.
Enduring Understandings
Enduring Understandings
Students will understand...
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...
Categorize artwork based on a theme or concept for an exhibit
Brainstorm collaboratively multiple approaches to an art or design problem
Engage collaboratively in exploration and imaginative play with materials
Create, develop, and refine artistic works
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