CURRICULUM MAPPING Subject: Art Grade: Kindergarten I. Unit - Drawing Basic Drawing Skills Portraiture Line, Shape, Pattern and texture observation Story/Plot drawing Observe symmetry using drawing medium VA.B.1.1.4: The student uses the elements of art and the principles of design to effectively communicate ideas. VA.A.1.1.1: The student uses two-dimensional and three-dimensional media, techniques, tools, and processes to depict works of art from personal experience, observation, or imagination. VA.A.1.1.2: The student uses art materials and tools to develop basic processes and motor skills, in a safe and responsible manner. VA.A.1.1.3: The student distinguishes the differences within and among art materials, techniques, processes, and organizational structures, such as elements and principles of design. VA.B.1.1.3: The student knows a variety of purposes for creating works of art. Hold a pencil correctly Draw objects using shapes to construct a picture Draw a picture to make prints Make a self-portrait, recognizing all parts of their face. Use oil pastel, marker and colored pencil in an appropriate and effective manner Communicate events through drawing medium. Create a composition that consists of line, shape and symmetry. Use drawing as a medium to compliment other mixed media projects Know vertical, horizontal, diagonal, dotted, curved and zigzag lines.
Self Portrait Environmental / Garden school drawing Draw a story using events from students history Make school posters in support of school-wide events. Draw objects (still life drawing) found around the classroom Draw animals and various objects by following step-by-step instructions with use of the Promethean board and appropriate integration on shapes. Two projects based on work of famous artists D. Resources/Materials Pencils Sharpie/markers Crayons Stylus (print making drawing component) Handouts and images to look at Various kinds and weights of papers E. Technology Show artwork through websites of various drawing techniques and artists. Youtube videos on drawing and artists working (modeling behavior). F. Assessment Students will be able to construct a drawing using the elements of design, such as line, pattern, texture and shape. Students will be able to make a balanced composition that tells a story using drawing as the medium. II. Unit Fiber Art/ Mixed Media Collage Mixed Media Composition Multi Dimensional Art using different mediums Color Wheel Theory and painting VA.A.1.1.1: The student uses two-dimensional and three-dimensional media, techniques, tools, and processes to depict works of art from personal experience, observation, or imagination.
VA.A.1.1.2: The student uses art materials and tools to develop basic processes and motor skills, in a safe and responsible manner. VA.A.1.1.3: The student distinguishes the differences within and among art materials, techniques, processes, and organizational structures, such as elements and principles of design. VA.B.1.1.3: The student knows a variety of purposes for creating works of art. Use various materials together to make a composition Cut objects out of different materials and use them to complement each other Glue pieces together using different mediums. Draw on various kinds of materials Explore texture and makeup of various materials Create objects using mixed media Mix their own secondary colors from primary colored paints Create a mixed media piece based on their grade level study of Mexico Collages based on the work of famous artists Mixed media projects Abstract shape composition Found object sculptures Mixed media masks D. Resources/Materials Pencils Crayons Markers Fabric Recycled Materials Scissors Glue Watercolor and tempera paints Brushes and palettes E. Technology Show artwork through websites of various mixed media techniques and artists
Youtube videos on decoupage, fabric design and collage artists.(modeling behavior) F. Assessment Students will compose a picture using a multitude of mediums Students will create objects using mixed media. III. Unit Ceramics Sculpture Hand building Decorative design VA.A.1.1.1: The student uses two-dimensional and three-dimensional media, techniques, tools, and processes to depicts works of art from personal experience, observation, or imagination. VA.A.1.1.2: The student uses art materials and tools to develop basic processes and motor skills, in a safe and responsible manner.. Carve and sculpt clay using correct tools Make design in clay using appropriate tools Create a 2-dimensional object using clay Roll coils Slab rolled clay piece Coil construction clay piece D. Resources/Materials Clay Carving tools Water Sponges Slab Roller
Glazes and brushes E. Technology Videos on rolling and hand building Print outs on techniques Videos on ceramic sculptors Demonstrations by teacher F. Assessment The student will be able to successfully make a pinch pot or coil pot The student will demonstrate how to attach two pieces of clay together using Score/Slip method. IV. Unit Art Auction Students make individual works of art that combine to make a collaborative piece, and they focus on different artistic techniques or styles of artists to create one piece for the auction. VA.A.1.1.3: The student distinguishes the differences within and among art materials, techniques, processes, and organizational structures, such as elements and principles of design. VA.B.1.1.3: The student knows a variety of purposes for creating works of art. Collaborate with each other to complete a handmade piece of art. 2010 - Kindergarten does Kandinsky The Kindergarten students were introduced to the art of Russian painter and art theorist, Wassily Kandinsky with an exciting lesson that involved the fusion of art and music. Kandinsky, himself an accomplished musician, claimed that when he saw color he heard music. Each student was given a 6 x 6 square piece of tag board and a set of oil pastels. The students were asked to draw circles, like those of Kandinsky, while listening to various jazz compositions. Kandinsky theories of music and art can be seen through
these gorgeous compositions. The students were able to communicate both the mood of the music in conjunction with their emotions through their use of color. 2011 - Pop Hearts This mixed media piece was made by our kindergartners using colored cardstock, scissors and glue. Students created these modern hearts while learning about negative and positive space as well as symmetry. The hearts are embellished with silver tone brads and studs. They are mounted on foam board and diamond tread aluminum. These colorful hearts represent the love and enthusiasm our kindergartners embody. 2012 - Hand Print Resist Our kindergartners made this beautiful piece as they explored various mediums to create a dynamic composition. Students were prompted to draw their hands in pencil and then trace in Sharpie on cardstock paper. The students then colored in the entire paper with oil pastels. Each piece was painted with black tempura, and students scratched the surface using incising tools. This created the wonderful texture and movement you see. These beautiful compositions were then mounted on foam board. This is a playful piece that mimics a classic chalkboard. 2013 - There s No Place Like Home Collage Houses These collage houses were made by our kindergartners. Each piece was constructed using various recycled paper materials such as old book papers and scrapbook materials. Students explored symmetry and design as they composed their collage pictures. They reinforced their knowledge of shapes and lines while they cut out intricate details to make their beautiful houses. These eclectic homes are an excellent representation of our vibrant kindergartners! 2014 - Collage Kinder garden Kindergarten explored the world of Eric Carle and Wassily Kandinsky. Both artists used geometric shapes to convey bright and bold compositions. Students have been introduced to collage and have created beautiful flowers in the style of these artists. Each flower was constructed using symmetry and decorative papers. They reinforced their knowledge of shapes and lines while they cut out and outline their flowers. These assorted flowers are an excellent representation of the collective spirit that encompasses our growing kindergartners. 2015 - Warhol Hearts Our talented kindergartners were exposed to the artwork of pop artist, Andy Warhol. Students viewed and discussed his simple, yet vibrant, print making style in which he used popular imagery to convey messages. Kindergartners began the print making unit as they carved their own heart design into a Styrofoam printing plate. After their design was created, students proceeded to print many times using bright colors on bright papers. We
experimented with various combinations until we found the colors we loved! Each heart print was then outlined in an offset manner to replicate Andy Warhol s screen printing process. The result is a vibrant composition that represents the loving eclectic nature of our kindergartners! 2016/17 - Title: Recycled Pointillism, Reflection Inspired by Pointillist artists such as Impressionists Georges Seurat and Paul Signac, and modern artist Chuck Close, kindergarten students used recycled container tops to create a decorative collaborative mirror. Each student created a monochromatic silver paint design using the Pointillist method, which is focused on the specific style of brushwork used to apply the paint. Pointillism also refers to a style of 20th-century music composition, known as Punctualism where notes are played separately, mimicking the pointillist painting style. 2017/2018 - Title: Black and White and Grey All Over Value deals with the lightness or darkness of a color. Since we see and understand objects because of how dark or light they are, value is incredibly important to art. Kindergarten students learned about value and mixed their own grey tone as a background, then they ragged on a contrasting white. To complete the piece, each child painted three simple geometric shapes of their choice on top. The result is a collaborative value study in grey. Revised: January 2018