Art

Our Curriculum

The Visual Arts program is a core curriculum providing each student, grades K-5, with a 40 minute art experience. The curriculum is based upon state and national standards (NCCAS) for the Visual Arts. Students may learn through the development of the product, the study of historical and cultural contexts, learning to analyze works of art and the personal response to art. A strong emphasis is placed upon the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design. 

In the art room we will inspire, plan and create. Students will utilize a variety of artistic mediums such as paint, clay, pastels, drawing materials, and will even make sculptures with found objects or recycled materials. Art class will be a place to express individual creativities, as well as a way for bringing together our school community with collaborative projects. We will study celebrated artists as well as appreciate ourselves and also admire each other as artists.  

Our Goals

• To expose children to creative experiences and allow them to grow through that creativity
• To encourage children to express themselves through art
• To assist children to explore, handle and master different materials and tools
• To encourage students to see historical and cultural connections in Visual Arts in the global community