K-12 Curriculum Overview:
What should be taught to all students?
Color Theory Creative Problem Solving Elements & Principles of Design
Narrative Self-Assessment Care/Etiquette with Shared Materials
Reflection Developing Craft Multiple Truths to Artwork
Interdisciplinary Critique Experimentation with Multiple Media
Visual Literacy Vocabulary for Discussing Art Color Wheel
What subjects should be taught in visual arts?
Drawing Painting Video/Computer Art
Ceramics Sculpture Printmaking
Photography 3D/2D & Differentiation Art History
What are the stages of development in children?
2-3 Scribbling Stage 4-7 Schematic Drawing Stage 8-11 Drawing Realism
12-13 Pseudo Naturalistic Drawing 14+ Period of Decisions and Consciousness
K-2nd
Cutting & Pasting Identifying Colors & Shapes Represent Narrative
Depict Size Relations Watercolor Paints Become Familiar with Studio Etiquette
Collage Draw Schema Color Mixing with Different Media
Make a Monotone Print Identify Formal Elements of Art Tints, Tones, Shades, Warm vs. Cool
2D/3D Differentiation Identify Types of Lines Geometric vs. Organic Shapes
Experiment with Photography Examine World Art and Cultures Explore Myth through Art
Observational Drawing Art History Use Technology to Create Simple Artworks
3rd-5th
Multi-Media Artwork Learn How to use professional grade materials Create Wire Sculpture Learning Connection Techniques
Soft Sculpture Drawing & Painting on Multiple Surfaces Proportions of the Human Body Foreground/Middle ground/Background Positive & Negative Space Self Portraits
Paper Mache Elements & Principles of Design Realistic vs. Representational Artwork
Contour Lines Create 3D Composition with Shading & Line Sketch Ideas or Thumbnails when Planning Artworks
Art History Male & Female Artists Contemporary Art & its Importance
6th-8th
Life Size Sculpture Create a Video Conveying Ideas/Moods Keep a Photo Journal
Etching Understand Creative Processes Create Sculpture Involving Sound, Light etc.
Design Logo using Computer Fiber Arts Art since 1945
Explore OpArt Explore "Unorthodox" Media in Art Explore Contemporary Art
Explain & Compare Different Purposes of Artists & Artwork Context of Place & Time
9th-10th
Daily Sketchbook Create a Body of Work (Portfolio) Select/Prepare & Exhibit Artwork
Create an Abstract Artwork Art Informs vs. Art Entertains Implement Different Critique Styles
Analyze Local Architecture Use Aesthetic Criteria to Observe & Analyze Artworks
Art History Paper Exploring Personal Heritage & Other Art Forms
Identify Difference Between Personal Opinion & an Informed Judgement
11th-12th
Learn to Stretch Canvas Know Jargon or Talking about Artworks Understand Health Hazards of Various Materials
Begin Reading Art Theories Understand the Components of a Kiln Write an Artist Bio & Artist Statement
Fluency in Adobe Programs Develop Portfolio of 8-12 Completed Pieces Learn to Hang Exhibits in a Professional Manner
Use the Principles & Elements of Design to Create Unique Compositions
Create an Artwork that Speaks to a Current Event Relevant to Society as a Whole
Maintain a Hand in the Western World, However Understand why other Countries Make Art
What should be taught to all students?
Color Theory Creative Problem Solving Elements & Principles of Design
Narrative Self-Assessment Care/Etiquette with Shared Materials
Reflection Developing Craft Multiple Truths to Artwork
Interdisciplinary Critique Experimentation with Multiple Media
Visual Literacy Vocabulary for Discussing Art Color Wheel
What subjects should be taught in visual arts?
Drawing Painting Video/Computer Art
Ceramics Sculpture Printmaking
Photography 3D/2D & Differentiation Art History
What are the stages of development in children?
2-3 Scribbling Stage 4-7 Schematic Drawing Stage 8-11 Drawing Realism
12-13 Pseudo Naturalistic Drawing 14+ Period of Decisions and Consciousness
K-2nd
Cutting & Pasting Identifying Colors & Shapes Represent Narrative
Depict Size Relations Watercolor Paints Become Familiar with Studio Etiquette
Collage Draw Schema Color Mixing with Different Media
Make a Monotone Print Identify Formal Elements of Art Tints, Tones, Shades, Warm vs. Cool
2D/3D Differentiation Identify Types of Lines Geometric vs. Organic Shapes
Experiment with Photography Examine World Art and Cultures Explore Myth through Art
Observational Drawing Art History Use Technology to Create Simple Artworks
3rd-5th
Multi-Media Artwork Learn How to use professional grade materials Create Wire Sculpture Learning Connection Techniques
Soft Sculpture Drawing & Painting on Multiple Surfaces Proportions of the Human Body Foreground/Middle ground/Background Positive & Negative Space Self Portraits
Paper Mache Elements & Principles of Design Realistic vs. Representational Artwork
Contour Lines Create 3D Composition with Shading & Line Sketch Ideas or Thumbnails when Planning Artworks
Art History Male & Female Artists Contemporary Art & its Importance
6th-8th
Life Size Sculpture Create a Video Conveying Ideas/Moods Keep a Photo Journal
Etching Understand Creative Processes Create Sculpture Involving Sound, Light etc.
Design Logo using Computer Fiber Arts Art since 1945
Explore OpArt Explore "Unorthodox" Media in Art Explore Contemporary Art
Explain & Compare Different Purposes of Artists & Artwork Context of Place & Time
9th-10th
Daily Sketchbook Create a Body of Work (Portfolio) Select/Prepare & Exhibit Artwork
Create an Abstract Artwork Art Informs vs. Art Entertains Implement Different Critique Styles
Analyze Local Architecture Use Aesthetic Criteria to Observe & Analyze Artworks
Art History Paper Exploring Personal Heritage & Other Art Forms
Identify Difference Between Personal Opinion & an Informed Judgement
11th-12th
Learn to Stretch Canvas Know Jargon or Talking about Artworks Understand Health Hazards of Various Materials
Begin Reading Art Theories Understand the Components of a Kiln Write an Artist Bio & Artist Statement
Fluency in Adobe Programs Develop Portfolio of 8-12 Completed Pieces Learn to Hang Exhibits in a Professional Manner
Use the Principles & Elements of Design to Create Unique Compositions
Create an Artwork that Speaks to a Current Event Relevant to Society as a Whole
Maintain a Hand in the Western World, However Understand why other Countries Make Art
