• Art in grades 1 – 5 provides an introduction to the basic use of a variety of art materials and techniques. Students will use knowledge of the elements of Art, color theory, and Art History along with critical thinking skills to hold class discussions and complete studio activities. Each year, we practice and refine our skills and experiment with new techniques and mediums. 

     

    First and Second Grade: Art

    List of Main Themes/Units   

    • Learn basic use of scissors, pencils, crayons, markers, glue, paint, and paper folding, tracing, ruler usage 

    • Elements of Art

    • Color Theory

    • Compare and contrast artwork.

    • Use art vocabulary to talk about themes, subjects, and main ideas, styles and artists.

    • Explain ideas, thoughts, experiences and feelings expressed in personal artwork.

    • Art History

    • 2D vs. 3D Artwork

    Supplementary Software: Deep Sparkle Space

     

    Third and Fourth Grade: Art

    List of Main Themes/Units     

    • Elements and Principles of Art

    • Color Theory

    • Compare and contrast artwork.

    • Use art vocabulary to talk about themes, subjects, and main ideas, styles and artists.

    • Explain ideas, thoughts, experiences and feelings expressed in personal artwork.

    • Art History 

    • 2D vs. 3D

    • Beginning Perspective Concepts.

    • Experiment with different painting techniques Learn basic use of scissors, pencils, crayons, markers, glue, paint, and paper folding, tracing, ruler usage and mixing mediums.

    • Landscapes, Portraiture

    • Art Criticism and Vocabulary.

    • Weaving, fiber arts.

    Supplementary Software: Deep Sparkle Space

     

    Fifth Grade: Art

    List of Main Themes/Units     

    • Learn more advanced use of scissors, pencils, crayons, markers, glue, paint, and paper folding, tracing, and ruler usage.

    • Elements and Principles of Art

    • Color Theory

    • Compare and contrast artwork.

    • Use art vocabulary to talk about themes, subjects, and main ideas, styles and artists. 

    • Explain ideas, thoughts, experiences and feelings expressed in personal artwork.

    • Art History

    • 2D vs. 3D

    • 1-point Perspective  

    • Experiment with different painting techniques, and mixing mediums.

    • Landscapes, Portraiture

    • Art Criticism and Vocabulary.

    • Weaving, fiber arts.

    Supplementary Software: Deep Sparkle Space