North
Oakview
Art News
September - 2014
I am excited to
be teaching Art at North Oakview again this year! There are many fun lessons planned for your
student to be engaged in. Because
learning in Art class can be messy most days, please note which day of the week
your child will have art and try to avoid new/nice clothing that day of the
week. We will always wear Art smocks but it's good to be prepared for the day.
This
is what you can expect your child to be learning in Art this year:
The elementary visual arts program
enables students to see connections in the ever changing visual culture and how
that impacts their lives. Emphasis is
placed on the process of exploring a variety of subject, media, technique and
themes through studio activity, and discussion about works of art to develop
critical thinking, communication and visual literacy skills.
Kindergarten- Our students will:
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develop independence
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explore a variety of
art materials and use them safely and appropriately
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improve fine motor
skills
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explore the basic
elements of art: line, color, shape and texture
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describe what is seen,
both literal and expressive, in selected works of art
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look at and discuss art
from a variety of times and places
1st and 2nd Grade- Our students will:
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demonstrate
independence
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accept diversity in
art: historically, culturally and personally
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apply prior skill
development
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participate in
discussions about works of art: compare and contrast, communication of moods
and emotion
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expand their
understanding of the elements and principles of design
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explore universal
themes such as environment, community, human issues and communication
3rd and 4th Grade- Our students will:
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know and apply the use
of tools, materials, techniques and processes of art
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participate in
discussions about works of art: compare and contrast, analyze and interpret the
meaning of a work of art, communication of moods and emotion
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use visual art
vocabulary when discussing art
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explore universal
themes used by artists such as environment, community, human issues and
communication
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apply problem solving
and divergent thinking skills in the creative process
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recognize and
appreciate diversity in art
I also plan to
continue our participation on the art website Artsonia with which I photograph your student’s artwork and place
it online for friends and family to view. If you are new to this program, you
will be receiving a permission form to allow your child’s artwork to be shown
online soon. Our Artsonia website is
at http://www.artsonia.com/schools/
school.asp?id=8536
I am looking forward to another fun and successful
school year filled with wonderful artwork to create, share and enjoy together!
~Mrs. Haugen rhaugen@nvps.net
