Elementary Art Kindergarten

Segment One

• Art safety and correct behavior
• Elements of art: line, shape, color, and value
• Types of line
• Types of shape (two-dimensional objects)
• Warm and cool colors
• Primary and secondary colors
• Color wheel
• Paint types and mixing colors
• Create art using a variety of art tools
• Express emotions through art
• Examine how everyday objects inspire art
• Make artistic choices
• Self-portraits and still life
• Abstract and realistic artwork

 

Segment Two

• Elements of art: space, form, and texture
• Texture in the environment and in artwork
• Various techniques to create texture
• Form (three-dimensional objects) 
• Sculptures
• Express feelings through artwork
• Artwork in the community and where it’s displayed
• Critique of artwork

Students will need the following materials: printer, cell phone or scanner, printer paper, sketchbook, drawing tools, painting tools, scissors, glue, construction paper, household objects, and crafting items.

Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple choice questions, writing assignments, projects, oral assessments, and discussions. Core courses will use the state-approved grading scale and Special Area courses will use an S or U grading scale.

To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers; the minimum requirement is monthly. When teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful.