Art Curriculum
JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN & KINDERGARTEN
• Explore colors, shapes and numbers
• Distinguish between primary, secondary and complementary colors
• Explore art history and artists of the world
• Develop fine motor skills through use of clay, scissors, paint, pencil, etc.
• Explore print-making
• Learn differences between 2D and 3D art
GRADE 1
• Review color wheel, colors and shapes
• Expand use of basic shapes to make more complex shapes
• Explore use of entire space
• Develop understanding of artists, cultures and intentions of art
• Continue development of fine motor skills through art tools
• Explore proportion and textures in art
• Explore portrait, landscape and depth awareness
• Continue use of clay to develop skills
• Begin use of portfolio and self-assessment
GRADE 2
• Develop sense of depth and proportion
• Continue learning to use entire space
• Explore abstract and realistic art
• Explore positive and negative space
• Increase knowledge of art history
• Explore use of value and relief in art
• Develop use of texture
• Continue use of clay to develop skill in sculpting
• Continue use of portfolio and self-assessment, exploring critical assessment
GRADE 3
• Explore formal elements of landscape
• Develop understanding of depth through development of proportion skills
• Develop sense of value and use of relief
• Build on ceramic knowledge
• Explore self-portraiture
• Explore new print-making techniques
• Understand museums and their place in society
• Develop ability to draw realistically
• Practice working in groups to create unified product
GRADE 4
• Develop depth perspective
• Build vocabulary and awareness of design principles
• Practice creating still life
• Explore use of drawing pencils and other drawing utensils
• Continue building on ceramic knowledge
• Develop understanding of art’s impact on society
• Develop understanding of value through color, tone and texture
• Develop creation of movement
• Develop critical thinking skills respective to self-assessment in one’s own work
GRADE 5
• Develop awareness of rhythm, movement and unity
• Develop confidence, understanding, and use of positive and negative space
• Build conscious awareness of art in the world
• Extend knowledge for creation with 3D intentions
• Develop ability to look at details in works of art through discussion and practice
• Enhance knowledge of art history
• Develop understanding for the principles and elements of design
• Further develop knowledge and skill working with clay
• Develop awareness of various artcareers
