Williamsville C.U.S.D. #15 Fine Arts Curriculum Program Title: Elementary Visual Art (First Grade) Program Description: Elementary Art is a study of the language of the arts, the creation and understanding of how works of art are produced, and knowing the role of the arts in civilization, past, and present. Program Content: Elementary Art has a foundation of art techniques, applications, terms, and art history. Program Guide I. DRAWING A. Pencil 1. Contour Drawing 2. Value Shading 3. Still Life 4. Colored Pencil B. Marker 1. Drawing 2. Coloring II. FABRICS AND FIBERS A. Weave 1. Construction Paper 2. Pattern B. Stitching 1. Observation of Various Stitches in Fabrics 2. Use of Various Fabrics in Projects III. PAINTING A. Values Lights and Darks B. Tempera Paint/Color Wheel 1. Primary Colors (Experiment Mixing) 2. Secondary Colors C. Watercolor/Crayon Resist IV. PASTELS A. Oil Pastel 1. Coloring 2. Contour Drawing B. Chalk Pastel 1. Blending
2 2. Silhouette V. PRINTING A. Stamping 1. Repetition of Objects 2. Paint and Marker VI. PAPER A. Various Types of Paper and Techniques 1. Folding 2. Curling 3. Tearing 4. Cutting 5. Adhering VII. THREE-DIMENSIONAL FORM A. Clay 1. 3-D Sculptures 2. Carving 3. Terms and Techniques B. Found Objects 1. 3-D Sculptures 2. Use as a Decorative Interest State Goal 25: Know the language of the arts. Fine Arts Learning Standards (By the end of the course, students should be able to...) H. Understand the sensory elements, organizational principles, and expressive qualities of the arts. Art Elements a. Line Up and down, side by side, slanted, curvy, zigzag b. Color Primary colors, secondary colors (experiment mixing colors) c. Shape Geometrical shapes (circle, oval, square, triangle, rectangle); Organic shapes (natural, irregular, uneven) d. Texture Tactile qualities (soft, hard, bumpy) e. Space Empty versus filled-in space f. Value Lights and darks (recognize values, shading, mix paint) g. Form Identify and create 3-D objects (height, length, thickness; sculpture) Principles of Design a. Balance Symmetrical b. Movement Eye directed from one element to another
3 c. Rhythm Repetition of visual movement, regular rhythm, irregular rhythm d. Contrast Opposites e. Emphasis Center of interest f. Pattern Art elements used in a planned repetition g. Unity Relation of objects 1. Identify and create feelings (moods) in an artwork happy, sad, excited, mad. 2. Identify how emotions are communicated by facial expressions and body languages smile, frown, tears, arms crossed, hands on hips, etc. B. Understand the similarities, distinctions, and connections in and among the arts. 1. Describe how art elements and principles combine to create an art form primary colored lines, variety of geometrical shaped textures. 2. Identify similarities and differences in the arts shape versus line. State Goal 26: Through creating and performing, understand how works of art are produced. A. Understand processes, traditional tools, and modern technologies used in the arts. Various Methods and Tools a. Pencil Drawing, shading b. Marker Drawing, coloring c. Paint Brush strokes, mixing colors d. Pastels Blending, chalk, oil e. Crayon Color, lights and darks f. Clay Carve, model, form, push, pinch, pull g. Paper Folding, curling, weaving, tearing, cutting, adhering various kinds of paper 1. Create a line drawing that expresses an individual idea using markers, pencil, and crayons. 2. Create a painting with brush strokes and tempera paints. 3. Create a work using simple printing techniques, i.e., stamping, cardboard, styrofoam, marbles, etc. 4. Create a three-dimensional form using paper, found objects, cardboard, paper mache, clay, etc. 5. Create work using materials and media from various art sources such as found objects, household objects, or fabric. 6. Create work using simple fiber techniques, i.e., weaving, stitchery. 7. Demonstrate the safety, care, and use of media and tools. A. Apply skills and knowledge necessary to create and perform in one or more of the arts. 1. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to create visual works of art using manipulation, eye-hand coordination, building, and imagination. 2. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to create works of visual art using problem solving, observing, designing, sketching, and constructing.
4 State Goal 27: Understand the role of the arts in civilizations, past and present. Textbook: A. Analyze how the arts function in history, society, and everyday life. 1. Learn about careers in art. 2. Discover ways to communicate through art. B. Analyze how the arts shape and reflect history, society, and everyday life. 1. Study various artists. -Leonardo da Vinci -Edgar Degas -Claude Monet -Vincent Van Gogh -Paul Cezanne -George Seurat -Piet Mondrian -Henri Matisse -Pablo Picasso -Mary Cassatt -Georgia O Keefe -Jackson Pollack -Frank Lloyd Wright -Andy Warhol -M. C. Escher -Edvard Munch 2. Study of various cultures and their art styles. -clothing -paintings -architecture -pottery -drawings -materials 3. Use art history time line throughout year. -Prehistoric Roman -Middle Ages -Renaissance -Baroque -Rocco -Romanticism -Realism -Impressionism -Post Impressionism -Expressionism -Abstract -Pop Art Selected References and Other Materials 1 Teaching Resources: Lives of the Artist (Kathleen Krull, 1995) P Visual Forces, an Introduction to Design (Martinez and Block, 1988) P Art Through the Ages (Hockney, 1985) P Children and Painting (Davis Publications, Inc., 1992) P Getting to Know the World s Greatest Artists (Mike Venezia, 1988) P Native American Rock Art (Pierre, 1994) P Master Pieces (Martin, 1981) P My Many Colored Days (Dr. Seuss, 1996) P 1 Key to Symbols Used: C = County Cooperative Film Library; S = Williamsville C.U.S.D. #15 libraries; P = teacher s personal library; A = Springfield Art Association Collection.
5 Readings: Art Visuals: Elements of Art Posters (Crystal Productions, 1996) S Elements of Design Posters (Crystal Productions, 1996) S Art History Time Line (Crystal Productions) S Various Art Prints (Art Image Publications) P Various Art Calendar Prints P Various Art Prints (Springfield Art Association) A Audiotapes and CDs: Films and Videotapes: Elements of Design (Crystal Video, 1996) S Principles of Design (Crystal Video, 1996) S Computer Software: Kid Pix S Internet Sites: Equipment: Crayons and Computers WWW Art Resources Kinder Art Many art supplies Field Trips: Assessment Art Projects Skills Activities Oral Questions Art Exhibit Fine Arts Festival