Art Classes Description
General Art Class Description
Art I is designed to reinforce
and build on 21st Century Knowledge
and Skills developed by the K-8 Visual
Arts Content Standards and Objectives.
Students produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional
artworks using a variety of media, techniques,
technology, and processes. They relate art skills
and strategies to other disciplines, various cultures,
major art movements, and historical periods.
They practice responsible workplace skills and review
career options which encompass 21st Century content,
literacy and life skills.
Students in Art II extend artistic
skills, critical skills, and concept
development through well-defined experiences
in creating, reflecting, and discussing artworks.
Students focus on compositional awareness through the
proficient use of elements, principles, structures,
and functions. Students explore various aspects of
the arts in the context of global cultures and
historical parameters as they examine connections
between other disciplines, and technologies. Students
practice responsible workplace skills and safety.
They explore career opportunities. The teacher
introduces the concept of portfolio development. All these concepts and processes reflect
21st century skills and content.
Art III builds on previous content
standards with a more in-depth approach. Students analyze and respond to art from various global cultures visually, verbally, and in written form. Students examine and relate various themes and purposes of art forms to the total educational process. They study art history, criticism, and aesthetics in relation to individually selected artworks and develop a personal philosophy of art. The students develop portfolios which include products and critiques, and other reflective work as they develop a personal style.
Skills in learning and thinking, literacy on a variety of levels and life skills for the 21st century are developed through
in-depth core subject content in the arts.
In Art IV, students develop and clarify
their philosophy of art and art making through in-depth explorations with media, techniques and processes. Students expand and refine a portfolio reflecting a broad base of global and personal knowledge in the arts. Students take part in planning and installing an exhibition. 21st century learning and thinking skills, literacy in a variety of forms, and
life skills are applied to content and projects.