Student Portfolios

Perception:

Identify and respond to:

Sensory qualities and design elements in the environment and artworks

Underlying structures and design principles in the environment and artworks

Aesthetic qualities in the environment and artworks

Students learn to identify visual elements such as lines, colors, shapes, textures and their sensory qualities. Perceptual skills and a vocabulary for art are developed through role-playing, physical movement, visual searches, and game-like activities.

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Creative Expression :

Acquire skills to:

Develop ideas for art based on varied sources

Refine and extend ideas for visual expression

Apply design elements and principles

Use two- and three-dimensional media for expression

Students create art based on imagination, personal interpretations of nature, familiar places, and activities with family or friends. They learn to plan their use of visual elements to create original artworks. They acquire basic skills in using media for drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, sculpture, and other three-dimensional art.

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Culture and Heritage :

Know about:

Artworks and artistic traditions in different cultures and times

Varied influences on styles and types of artwork, past and present

Art careers and resources in the community

Types and function of art in everyday life

Students see and discuss styles and types of artwork from varied cultures and periods. They learn about places to see art in their community, where artists work, and the kinds of art they create. Students become aware of art in everyday life through lessons on architecture, clothing, and other environmental arts.

Informed Judgment:

Be able to:

Describe sensory and design qualities in artworks

Analyze themes and technical qualities of artworks

Interpret the expressive meaning in artworks

Cite criteria and offer reasons for judgments of artworks

The process of looking at art is presenting as an enjoyable and integral part of learning about art. Students learn to perceive and describe the subject matter, visual elements, and mood in their own art and the artwork of adults. Students learn to express their opinions about art and to respond thoughtfully to others' opinions.

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