Visual Arts-
Broad Goal: The art program will provide each student with the foundation of
developing appropriate knowledge of the elements and principles of design.
Readiness Curriculum -Mixing primary colors
-Introduction to color,form,shape,line,
space,value, and texture
-Recognize and name primary and
secondary colors
-Introduction to lines
-Describe textures of various objects
1st Grade Curriculum -Produce two and three-dimensional works
-Use elements of design to create art
-Use art vocabulary terminology appropriate to first
grade level
-Use symmetry in art
2nd Grade Curriculum -Recognize and name the primary and
secondary colors
-Identify and use types of lines and
shapes
-Identify textures
-identify the characteristics of
symmetrical shapes
3rd Grade Curriculum -Recognize and name warm and cool colors
-Identify types of lines
-Identify symmetry and symmetry
-Describe textures in art works
-Identify and use elements of design
-Use art tools,materials, and techniques
to create different types of art
-Demonstrate knowledge of measuring skills
4th Grade Curriculum -Identify color schemes in art
-Demonstrate knowledge and use measuring
skills for two/three dimensional art
-Demonstrate how works of art can
communicate ideas
-Critique art works and interpret ways
artists use elements of design
-Describe knowledge of art tools and
techniques
5th Grade Curriculum -Exercise conceptualizing skills
-Know that the visual arts have both a
history and a specific relationship to
various cultures
-Create art that describe how people's
experiences influence the development of
specific art works
-Create and identify connections among the
visual arts and other subjects
-Introduction to oils, shading,
and clay pots