Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten art classes will be held twice a week in the regular classrooms. Students will learn the elements of art and other art concepts through hands-on art projects. Some of these projects will be choice-based by using art stations. Students will be allowed to choose which stations to visit and how long to stay there. It may be a quick visit or one that lasts several class periods. This will allow students to learn true artistic behaviors as they make their own decisions about the art they create. They will also learn about different art mediums and how to create art using them. Famous artists will be introduced throughout the school year.
Lower School students will come to the art classroom twice a week for 30 minutes. The art classroom will allow the student to be the artist through teacher-led and choice-based projects. During teacher-led activities students will create projects around an important concept while still making some choices with their work. When using choice-based art stations the student will be allowed to choose which stations to visit and how long to stay there. It may be a quick visit or one that lasts several class periods. This will allow students to learn true artistic behaviors as they make their own decisions about the art they create. They will also learn about different art mediums and how to create art using them. This approach will allow them to make their own decisions in regard to subject matter, materials and approach. Famous artists will be introduced throughout the school year. Students will learn about the life of the artist, how to recognize their art and create art inspired by the artist.
2010/2011
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten art classes will be held twice a week in the regular classrooms. Students will learn the elements of art and other art concepts through hands-on art projects. Some of these projects will be choice-based by using art stations. Students will be allowed to choose which stations to visit and how long to stay there. It may be a quick visit or one that lasts several class periods. This will allow students to learn true artistic behaviors as they make their own decisions about the art they create. They will also learn about different art mediums and how to create art using them. Famous artists will be introduced throughout the school year.
Curriculum Overview for Pre-Kindergarten
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Elements of Art Lines Characteristics of Lines Types of Lines Shape Lines make Shapes Geometric Shapes Color Primary Colors Mixing Colors
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Elements of Art Texture Texture Actual Texture Value Shading Darker and Lighter Form 3-D forms dimensional
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Elements of Art Review from tri-1 and tri-2
Museum Etiquette Quiet Voices Stand 12 inches back No touching art
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Curriculum Overview for Kindergarten
| First Trimester | Second Trimester | Third Trimester |
| Elements of Art
Lines Characteristics of Lines Types of Lines Shape Geometric Shapes Organic Shapes Color Primary Colors Secondary Colors Mixing Colors Famous Artist Henri Matisse |
Elements of Art Texture Texture Actual Texture Visual Texture Value Shading Darker and Lighter Form 3-D forms dimensional
Famous Artist Jackson Pollock |
Elements of Art Review from tri-1 and tri-2 Museum Etiquette Quiet Voices Stand 12 inches back No touching art
Famous Artist Claude Monet |
Lower School students will come to the art classroom twice a week for 30 minutes. The art classroom will allow the student to be the artist through teacher-led and choice-based projects. During teacher-led activities students will create projects around an important concept while still making some choices with their work. When using choice-based art stations the student will be allowed to choose which stations to visit and how long to stay there. It may be a quick visit or one that lasts several class periods. This will allow students to learn true artistic behaviors as they make their own decisions about the art they create. They will also learn about different art mediums and how to create art using them. This approach will allow them to make their own decisions in regard to subject matter, materials and approach. Famous artists will be introduced throughout the school year. Students will learn about the life of the artist, how to recognize their art and create art inspired by the artist.
Curriculum Overview for First Grade
| First Trimester | Second Trimester | Third Trimester |
| Elements of Art
Lines Use lines to create rhythm Shape Geometric/Organic Shapes Color Secondary Colors Complementary Colors Texture Actual /Visual Texture Rubbings Value Darker and Lighter Tint/Shade Famous Artist Paul Klee |
Elements of Art Form 3-D forms Dimensional Space Horizon Line Principles of Design Balance Symmetry Movement Action Rhythm Repeating elements
Famous Artist Joan Miro |
Principles of Design Introduction to other principles: Contrast Unity Variety Pattern Emphasis Museum Etiquette Quiet Voices Stand 12 inches back No touching art
Famous Artist Georgia O’Keefe |
Curriculum Overview for Second Grade
| First Trimester | Second Trimester | Third Trimester |
| Elements of Art
Review: Lines Shape Color Tertiary Colors (new) Texture Value Form Space Positive/Negative (new)
Famous Artist Piet Mondrian |
Principles of Design Balance Symmetry Movement Path viewer’s eye takes Rhythm Creates a feeling of movement Contrast Difference between elements Unity Relationship of parts to the whole
Famous Artist Pablo Picasso |
Principles of Design Variety Use of several elements Pattern Repeating of an object Emphasis Focus on single area Museum Etiquette Quiet Voices Stand 12 inches back No touching art Famous Artist Mary Cassatt |
Curriculum Overview for Third Grade
| First Trimester | Second Trimester | Third Trimester |
| Elements of Art
Review: Lines Shape Color Analogous Colors (new) Texture Value Form Space Foreground/Background/Middle ground
Famous Artist Alexander Calder |
Principles of Design Balance Horizontal Vertical Movement Repetition/Rhythm/Action Rhythm Creates a feeling of movement Contrast Visual interest Ways to create contrast Unity Design elements working together
Famous Artist Mary Engelbreit |
Principles of Design Variety Use of several elements Pattern Repeating of an object Emphasis Focal Point Museum Etiquette Quiet Voices Stand 12 inches back No touching art Famous Artist Thomas Hart Benton |
Curriculum Overview for Fourth Grade
| First Trimester | Second Trimester | Third Trimester |
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Elements of Art Review: Lines Shape Color Monochromatic Colors (new) Texture Value Form Space Foreground/Background/Middle ground
Famous Artist Andy Warhol |
Principles of Design Balance Horizontal/Vertical Radial Movement Repetition/Rhythm/Action Rhythm Creates a feeling of movement Contrast Visual interest Ways to create contrast Unity Design elements working together
Famous Artist Vincent Van Gogh
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Principles of Design Variety Use of several elements Pattern Repeating of an object Emphasis Focal Point
Museum Etiquette Quiet Voices Stand 12 inches back No touching art
Famous Artist Wassily Kandinsky |
Upper School Art Overview:
Fashion Design:
For our purposes fashion design will be the expression of an artist through clothing and other things you wear. It includes hair, nails, shoes, handbags, shirts, pants, dresses, hats and more.
Assignments include:
• Reading articles on fashion design & sketching and responding in journal
• Design outfits on “models” that convey artistic expression through multiple styles
• Design other elements of what you wear in a fashion portfolio
Fashion Design Area Requirement Checklist:
□ Read Fashion Sketching article and record response in journal
□ Read eHow articles (2) and respond in journal
□ Watch eHow video and respond in journal
□ Design Portfolio: include the following # of designs
□ 1 glamour face
□ 1 rockstar face
□ 1 pair glamour shoes
□ 1 pair rockstar shoes
□ 1 set of nails (designed)
□ clothes only designs (no bodies in the drawings)
□ 2 tops
□ 2 bottoms (1 pant, 1 skirt)
□ 2 dresses (1 long, 1 short)
□ Use models and stencils to create
□ 1 Hollywood “glamour” look
□ 1 “Rock Star” look
□ 1 choice look (use of any stencils)
□ real or realistic-drawn fabric swatches for these 3 clothing designs
FINAL PROJECT:
□ Read “Threads” article for instructions on how to complete
□ Gather 3 fashion silhouettes from fashion photos or illustrations and trace figures for professional looking illustrations; design clothing in your unique style; include accessories (shoes, jewelry, handbags, hats, etc)
Interior Design:
For our purposes interior design will be considered the artistic expression through room décor and furnishings. This includes paint colors, fabrics, types of surfaces and more.
Assignments include:
• Read articles about interior design, design elements and color theory, then respond in journals
• Create a design portfolio with samples of materials used
• Design and create sketches on a re-designed bedroom
Interior Design Area Requirement Checklist:
□ Read Design Advice article and record response in journal @ “rules”
□ Read Design Elements article and respond in journal
□ Visit BH and G or Pottery Barn for design advice & record notes in journal
□ Design Portfolio: include the following in your journal
□ Color swatches for sketches in portfolio
□ Pattern designs/surfaces for sketches in portfolio
□ Photos of furniture/style/look of sketches in portfolio
□ Close-Up sketches of accessories (lamps, pillows, art, etc)
□ Sketches of drapes, windows, doors (like in PR sketchbook)
□ Floor Plan layout of
□ 1 living room
□ 1 bedroom
□ 1 bathroom
□ 1 perspective layout of each of the 3 rooms
FINAL PROJECT:
□ Read “Artsonia” lesson plan #869
□ Re-Design Your Bedroom:
□ Take measurements of your current bedroom and draw a floor plan layout from a bird’s eye view
□ Make a list of what changes you would make to your bedroom
□ Draw the new floor plan with changes incorporated using a bird’s eye view
□Draw a perspective drawing of one corner of the NEW bedroom design
□ Include fabric swatches, color swatches, furniture pics, etc for the new bedroom design
Architectural Design:
For our purposes architecture will refer to the exterior design of a home and to the floor plan of a home. This includes viewing the house from the front, rear and side elevations. The floor plans will include potential furniture/appliance placement within the rooms.
Assignments include:
• Reading articles on housing design and construction, then responding in journal.
• Design and illustrate the exterior of a home, including landscape.
• Design and illustrate the interior floor plan of a home, including potential furniture/appliance placement.
Architectural Design Area Requirement Checklist:
□ Read Architectural Design article and record response in journal
□ Read eHow articles (2) and respond in journal
□ Watch eHow video and respond in journal
□ Design Portfolio: include the following
□ architectural element sketches
□ 3 sketches of different types of arches
□ 3 sketches of different types of columns
□ 3 sketches of different types of doors
□ 3 sketches of different types of windows
□ 5 sketches of exterior materials
□ brick (at least 6 brick by 6 brick in size)
□ stone (at least 5 stone by 10 stone in size)
□ siding (at least 8 rows of siding high)
□ shingles (at least 8 shingles high by 6 shingles wide)
□ vertical wood siding (at least 6 planks wide)
□ Drawing of a one-point perspective room
□ Use of a horizon line
□ Use of vanishing point
□ Use of flooring
□ Use of furniture
□ Use of at least 5 of the following: doors, rugs, posters, plants, shelving, ceiling fan, more windows, lights, outdoor lights, curtains, tables, desks, chairs, couch, bed, etc
□ Complete on larger paper and then include in journal
□ Drawing of a Victorian-Style home (using Deep Space Lesson)
□ Use of fancy columns
□ Use of fancy windows
□ Use of shingles
□ Have at least 2 sections of a house and 3 floors
□ Complete on larger paper and then include in journal
FINAL PROJECT:
□ Read
□ Gather floor plans and exterior drawings of a one story home. Pick one that you like the exterior structure/profile because you will use to re-design the exterior design of the house.
□ Trace the front exterior shape of the home on plain copy paper. Then add new exterior choices to the sketch. Include landscaping, but concentrate on the exterior materials.
□ Trace the back exterior and side exterior shapes of the home and do the same thing to the sketches.
□ Take the floor plan and re-design it to include living room, dining room, kitchen (or combine w/ dining), laundry room, garage, 2 or more bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Changes DO have to be made to the floor plan. Include placement of windows and doors using proper blueprint symbols.
□ Include minimal furniture placement in floor plan that is in proportion; do include kitchen appliances, bathroom fixtures, built-ins and keep it in proportion.
