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Lakewood Visual Art

Discipline Based

Art Education• Creating Art• Talking About Art• Appreciating Art• Aesthetics

Art Fosters Learning Skills

• Problem Solving• Divergent Thinking• Creativity• Idea Grouping• Comparing &

Contrasting• Generating Ideas

Design Elements & Principles

• Recognize & use the elements of design in an aesthetic composition.

• Use design elements & principles to communicate ideas.

Techniques• Use & identify a variety of art materials,

techniques & processes.• Use different media & techniques expressively.• Use art materials & tools in a safe & responsible

manner.

Talking About Art

• Viewing & appreciating the work of yourself and others.

• Discussing art in terms of art elements.

• Practice reacting thoughtfully and respectfully to the artwork & opinion of others.

Art Develops Positive Self Concept

• Satisfaction of developing a finished product

• Acceptance by peers and teachers.

• Non-threatening atmosphere

• Pride in work• Appreciation of

others and their work

Art History & Culture

• Understand the visual arts in relation to history & culture

Art is Inderdisciplinary

Art and:• Science• Social Studies• Math• Literature• Music• Physical Education

Art Develops Student Aesthetics

• Love of nature• Appreciation of

manufactured objects• Development of

aesthetic likes & dislikes

• Awareness of beauty surrounding us

Art Supports District Student Learning Goals

• Communication• Thinking & Reasoning• Interpersonal • Personal & Social

Responsibility• Learning to Learn• Technology• Expanding &

Integrating Knowledge

Student Art

4th Grade 60’s Lettering

5th Grade Linear Perspective