Visual Art (K-3) Planned Instruction - Art Education Curriculum, Mifflin County School District

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Visual Art (K-3) Planned Instruction
Title of Planned Instruction: Visual Art (K-3)
Subject Area: Arts and Humanities Grade Level: K-3
Prerequisites: None Course Description: The K-3 visual arts program includes a variety of media and hands-on activities to give students sequential experience in 2- and 3-dimensional art. Through these lessons, students develop fine motor skills, problem-solving skills, critical and analytical thinking skills and a basic appreciation of art (famous artists and student work). Lessons are based upon principles and elements of design. Required Time: 40 minutes per six-day cycle Course Credit: n/a Major Text(s) and Resources:
	Art books Story books Videos/filmstrips Consumable materials
Names of District Subject Area Curriculum Writing Committee:
	Carol L. Love Jessica A. Filson Debra M. Tate-Anderson Joyce G. Picketts
Date of Board Approval: February 24, 2005
*Course Objectives and Performance Indicators*

Strand: Arts and Humanities Standard: 9.1 – Production and Exhibition of Visual Arts Grade: K-3
	Grade Level Objectives	Performance Indicators	Assessment
A.	Know and use the elements of art (line, shape, form, color, texture, space, value) and principles (balance, concepts, focal point, repetition, size, rhythm, movement, unity).	Recognize and use a variety of the elements and principles of art in artwork.	Teacher observation Checklist Quizzes Works of art Critiques
B.	Recognize, know, and use a variety of arts elements and principles to produce works of art by painting, drawing, crafting, sculpting, and design.	Engage in painting, drawing, sculpting, crafting, design to produce works of art.	Teacher observation Checklist Quizzes Words of art Critiques
C.	Recognize and use basic fundamental vocabulary in art.	Use appropriate fundamental vocabulary in art.	Teacher observation Listening Quizzes Application
D.	Use knowledge to produce unique works of art in a variety of styles for exhibition.	Recognize that there are differences in styles and periods of art.	Critiques Discussion Listening
E.	Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action, or relate an experience through the creation of artwork.	Create artwork that defines objects, expresses emotion, illustrates an action or relates an experience.	Teacher observation Checklist Works of art
F.	Identify works of others through an exhibition (i.e., student exhibition based on study of an individual artist).	Create a work of art in the style of another for exhibition.	Teacher observation Checklist Critiques Viewing
G.	Recognize the importance of art technique.	Practice various art techniques.	Teacher observation Participation
H.	Handle materials in a safe and appropriate manner.	Demonstrate the ability to use material safely and appropriately.	Teacher observation participation
I.	Recognize that art events take place in the school and community.	Describe art events that take place in the school and community.	Listening
J.	Know and use traditional and contemporary media for producing art work.	Produce art using traditional and contemporary media.	Teacher observation Participation

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Strand: Arts and Humanities Standard: 9.2 Historical and Cultural Contexts Grade: K-3
	Grade Level Objectives	Performance Indicators	Assessments
A.	Explain the historical, cultural, and social context of an individual work in the arts.	Look at computer gallery, library, and Emmanuel Leutze videos, filmstrips, and art reproductions (ex. Andy Warhol).	Discussion Observation Critiques Retellings
B.	Relate works of art to historical events (ex. Before cameras, before Columbus discovered America, before cars).	View reproductions	Discussion Teacher observation Retellings
C.	Relate works in the arts to varying styles and genres and to the periods in which they were created (Hudson River School, pointillism).	View reproductions and produce a painting or drawing in a chosen style.	Discussion Teacher observation Critiques
G.	Relate works of art to geographic regions.	Produce a work of art in a geographic styles (ex. Weaving in North America, Mola in Central America, and dragons in Asia).	Discussion Teacher observation Critiques
H.	Identify, describe work of Pennsylvania visual arts.	Describe works of art by Pennsylvania artists (ex., Wyeth).	Discussion Teacher observation Critiques
K.	Identify, explain traditions as they relate to works of art.	Create and explain a traditional form of art (ex. Puppets, clay pots).	Discussion Observation Rubrics

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Strand: Arts and Humanities Standard: 9.3 Cultural Response Grade: K-3
	Grade Level Objectives	Performance Indicators	Assessments
A.	Recognize critical processes used in examination of works of art (i.e., compare and contrast, interpret, appreciate).	Compare and contrast works of art in varying styles or forms. Interpret the story in an artwork. Appreciate works of art from self and others.	Observation Critiques Discussion
B.	Know works in arts and describe using art elements.	Tell and use elements used in art (ex. Examine storybook illustrations and prints).	Observation Discussion Listen
C.	Know classification skills with materials and processes used to create works in arts.	Sort and classify color, weaving, texture making, patterns, materials and processes.	Observation
F.	Know how to recognize and identify similar and different characteristics among works in the arts (ex. Amish and Hawaiian quilts).	Produce one work of art and compare and contrast it to similar art forms.	Observation Discussion Rubrics Checklists

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Strand: Arts and Humanities Standard: 9.4 Aesthetic Response Grade: K-3
	Grade Level Objectives	Performance Indicators	Assessments
A.	Know how to respond to a philosophical statement about works in the arts.	Exhibit that content of artwork can be different from view.	Class discussion Teacher observation
B.	Know how to communicate an individual opinion about the meaning of works of art.	Give an opinion about a specific work of art.	Discussion Critiques
C.	Recognize that the environment of the observer influences aesthetic responses to works of art.	Discuss how the environment makes you feel about a work of art.	Discussion Critiques
D.	Recognize that how something is made by artists regarding subject matter can communicate ideas through works of art	Recognize that artists can show feelings through works of art.	Discussion Critiques

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District Recommended Instructional Approach For the Course
To Drive Teacher’s Instructional Activities

Reinforce character traits
Display visual materials
Discuss concepts
Show videos, filmstrips, and education programs
Observe/discuss works of others
Use critical process to examine art
Discuss art/artworks we see in community

K-12 Course List with PDF files

[ K-3 Visual Art ] [ 4, 5 Visual Art ] [ 6, 7 Visual Art] [ Survey of Design ]
[ Survey of Drawing and Painting ] [ Art I ] [ Art I I] [ Art I ] [Art III] [ Art IV ]

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