ART Curriculum 2017-18_________
National and State Standards will be addressed throughout the year. During the 2017-18 school year, we will be focusing on "Big Ideas" in art. The 5 ideas addressed will be : Environment (Nature) , Feelings, Identity (Art about Themselves) , Culture (the study of things created by humans that influence how we live and differentiate us from other cultures and our way of life), Society (the study of the groups we belong to and what makes them a part of our lives- the study of community- touching on the 7 Habits of Happy Kids The curriculum is based on State and National Standards: State Standards for Visual Arts . Standard 1.0 -Media, Techniques, and Processes Students will understand and apply media, techniques, and processes. Standard 2.0 -Structures and Functions –Elements and Principles Students will use knowledge of structures and functions. Standard 3.0 -Evaluation Students will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas. Standard 4.0- Historical and Cultural Relationships Students will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures. Standard 5.0 -Reflecting and Assessing The student will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others. Standard 6.0- Interdisciplinary Connections Students will make connections between visual arts and other disciplines. National Standards Link below: https://www.arteducators.org/learn-tools/articles/219-national-visual-arts-standards-at-a-glance |