Overview and Philosophy
Understand and apply media, techniques and processes
Understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures
Reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their own work and
the work of others
Make connections between visual arts and other subject areas
The art curriculum teaches students how to enhance their lives by making art
an important part of their lives.
Through art, students are exposed to various cultures, artist and creative
processes that can help them to make important connections in life. It
provides the framework and experiences to help students recognize who they
are and how they fit into the world.
Students can use the knowledge and expressiveness resulting from art
education experiences in all areas of their lives.
Books and Materials
SRA Art Connections, McGraw-Hill, 1998
Portfolios State Of The Art Program, Barrett Kendall Publishing, LTD, 1998
Teacher generated materials
Computer generated materials
Interdisciplinary Units:
6th Grade-Egypt
7th Grade-Africa
8th Grade-Expressing Social and Political Issues Through Art, Pinwheels For
Peace