1. Teacher(s): The Course Organizer Course Dates: This Course: Course Questions: is about How do you create art? What are some purposes for creating art? What feelings are expressed in a work of art? How does the artist create these feelings? Elementary Art The process of creating, sharing and expressing self. Saunders

2. Community Principles Learning Rituals Course Map This Course: includes Performance Options Critical Concepts Learned in these Areas of Study Elementary ART is about Watch (pay attention) Risk Take (try) Respect Safety Share Voice Mediums Materials Subject matter Size Style Worksheets Print visuals Power Points Production Listening and following directions Classroom discussion Modeling/Demonstration Judgment/Criticism Brainstorming Student choices Group Work Modifications Research Exhibitions Individual assistance and conferencing Discovery (Inquiry) and Exploration Cross-curriculum connections Visual Communication and Production Elements Color Texture Shape Form Space Line Principles Emotion Balance Pattern/Rhythm Proportions Distance/Space Dominance Skills drawing painting cutting modeling folding construction Creativity originality, imagination, flexibility History/Styles Egyptian Prehistoric Impressionist Commercial Primitive Abstract Appreciation Understanding, Personal response, Aesthetic awareness, Judgment, Safety Cultural Context and Art History AestheticsJudgment and Criticism The process of creating, sharing and expressing.

3. Overview Serving… Elementary ART K1st2nd3rd 4th5th6th Basic art skills Eye/hand - muscle control Self Basic Art Concepts Patterns Increasing skills Ancient Egyptian Ancient Chinese Art skills and Concepts Reinforced and practiced Greek Roman Mali Warm and Cool colors Design Principles Linear Perspective M.C.Escher / Tessellations American Culture / Artist Graphic Design Perspective Drawing Drawing Emphasized Color Characteristics Crafts and Artisans Pre- K Rules/directions Skills through play To create. To develop understanding of art concepts and skills. To promote cooperation while stressing individualism. To learn about differences between art styles, processes, techniques and artists To form opinions, understandings and acceptance. Goals Format/ Methods Each lesson is open-ended allowing for many interpretations and closings, encouraging independent student learning and exploration. Art skills and concepts will be taught separate as well as incorporated into the production of art work and discussed in response to the student’s work, fine art prints and art objects. Student participation and willingness to experiment with new ideas will be stressed. Understanding of key concepts and refinement of skills will become evident in the student’s work. Verbal communication and understanding of art concepts will be practiced through oral critiques. Evaluation