Overview
In Kindergarten, the students learn to recognize the four basic shapes, the circle, the square, the cone and the cylinder and their relationship to all objects around them. They talk about why people create artwork and about the kinds of artwork that visual artists produce. The young students explore the elements of color, shape and line by painting pictures depicting ideas such as animal, family, and self.
Objectives
The student will:
A. Identify and
talk about art elements, with special emphasis on shape, line, and color.
B. Identify and
talk about the principles of design, with special emphasis on movement and
rhythm (pattern).
C. Identify
various art media and art forms.
D. Paint pictures
depicting ideas such as "animal," "family," and
"self," and describe his/her paintings and use of color.
E. Build a
three-dimensional construction.
F. Use a variety
of lines and shapes in artwork.
G. Use art for
storytelling.
H. Talk about
reasons artists have for creating artwork.
I. Talk about
his/her artwork, including why he or she created the work, and identifying the
subject of the work.
J. Talk about
the various kinds of artwork visual artists produce.
K. Use basic art materials effectively and in cooperation with others.
Content
A. Balloons/Shape and Shades
B. Clowns/ 4 Basic Shapes
C. Abstract/Finger Paint & Pastels
E. Shoes/Line Drawings
F. Imagination/Castles
G. Masks/Paper mache
H. Ceramics/Pinch, coil and slab
I. Chalk pastels/Butterflies
J. Art history/explore an artist
Methodology
Demonstrations, discussions, questions, posters, slides, local artist, local galleries.
Evaluation
Ask them questions about their projects to see if
they understood the purpose.
Students ask specific questions about their work
and share with the class.
Display work in hallway, gallery or auditorium.
Peer mentoring.
Resources
Books, Magazines, Videos, Slides, Posters, Music, Local artists, Outside/nature, Upper school artwork.