Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What is my child doing in art this week ?
2. Why is art education important ?
3. What are the elements of art ?
4. What are the principles of design ?
5. What are some essential questions in art?

What is my child doing in art this week ?

K-2 student art projects are designed to develop a child's fine motor 
skills, eye and hand coordination, shape and color concepts and imagination. 
In these grades the emphasis is on shape,line,patterns, and basic 
compositions.  Third to fifth students can process more complex subject 
matter and explore elements and principles of design.  We use oil pastels, 
crayons, markers, colored pencils, chalk, tempera and watercolor paints, 
construction paper,glue,scissors and clay to create our artworks.

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Why is art education important ?

Art is important to a child's development and an essential tool for 
learning.  The skills and techniques embodied in arts education have been 
helping students improve in such courses as reading, writing, and math. The 
arts play a role in creating well-rounded individuals and establish a 
greater understanding of our surroundings and ourselves.

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What are the elements of art ?

They are the building blocks of the visual art:  
Line, shape, color, form, value, texture, and space.

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What are the principles of design ?

Rhythm, balance, movement, proportion, variety, emphasis, and unity.

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What are some essential questions in art?

What is art?  How do we use art in our lives?  Why do people make art?  
Who are artists? How does an artist work?   Who decides what is good art?
What makes something art? How do we use lines and shapes to create 3-D 
effects in our artworks?  What is beauty?  What do people express in their 
creations?
What can I do to make my art more successful?

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