Accelerated High School

Standardized Curriculum of Arts & Crafts-II

In today's world, fostering creativity and artistic skills is as vital as nurturing academic prowess. At Accelerated High School, we believe in the holistic development of our students, integrating arts and crafts into our curriculum to enhance their creative thinking, fine motor skills, and emotional expression. Through art, students learn to see the world from multiple perspectives and express their unique viewpoints.

Mission:

All students will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to explore and express their creativity through various artistic media. By engaging in diverse arts and crafts activities, students will develop an understanding of color theory, shape manipulation, and artistic techniques that encourage personal expression and appreciation of visual aesthetics.

Vision:

This course is designed to ignite a passion for creativity and artistic exploration. Through engaging projects and hands-on activities, students will:

• Explore the fundamentals of color mixing and identification.
• Manipulate various shapes, textures, and forms.
• Use different media to express ideas, feelings, and experiences.
• Develop fine motor skills and attention to detail through crafting activities.

Spirit and Intent:

The Grade 2 arts and crafts curriculum at AHS is designed in alignment with various educational standards, ensuring a comprehensive framework for student learning. Our curriculum emphasizes the exploration of fundamental artistic concepts while fostering critical thinking and creativity.

At its core, the curriculum emphasizes three essential dimensions: exploration, creativity, and skill development. Throughout the curriculum, students are actively engaged in discovering new techniques, expressing their creativity, and mastering basic artistic skills. This hands-on approach encourages students to develop a deeper appreciation for the arts and to express themselves confidently.

Three Dimensions of AHS Arts and Crafts Curriculum:

The performance expectations in arts and crafts reflect the three dimensions and describe what students should know and be able to do. They are written as statements that guide assessment and allow flexibility in how students can demonstrate proficiency.

Arts and Crafts Core Idea:

Understanding the key concepts of artistic expression and the use of various media to communicate ideas and emotions.

• Explain the basic principles of color mixing and shape manipulation.
• Create artworks using primary and secondary colors.
• Experiment with different artistic techniques and media.

Artistic Exploration and Practice:

Engaging in hands-on activities to explore and master various artistic skills and techniques.

• Explore the use of different art supplies and safety guidelines.
• Experiment with color mixing and identifying primary colors.
• Create drawings and crafts using basic shapes and patterns.

Crosscutting Concept:

The interrelation of artistic elements and their application in creating meaningful artworks.

• Analyze the use of shapes, colors, and textures in different artworks.
• Apply design principles to create balanced and aesthetically pleasing compositions.
• Reflect on the artistic process and the emotions conveyed through art.

Curriculum for Grade-II Arts & Crafts:

Standard 1: Color Exploration and Identification.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the basics of color theory and mixing.
• Identify and apply primary and secondary colors.
• Express feelings and ideas through color selection.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Introduction to Colors

• Shapes using the newly created colors.
• Color mixing using primary colors to create secondary colors.

Standard 2: Shapes and Collage Creation.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and manipulate various shapes and textures.
• Create artworks using geometric and organic shapes.
• Understand the importance of shapes in design.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Shape and Collage

• Introduce basic shapes and develop cutting and pasting skills.
• Cutting out shapes from colored paper.
• Creating a collage using the cut-out shapes.

Standard 3: Texture and Nature Art.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize and create patterns and textures.
• Use different types of lines to create patterns.
• Describe the use of patterns and textures in the environment.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Nature Art

• Encourage observation and appreciation of nature through art.

Standard 4: Clay and Sculpture Techniques.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop basic crafting skills using different materials.
• Create three-dimensional artworks.
• Understand the cultural significance of various crafts.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Clay Creations

• Introduce working with clay to develop tactile skills.
• Sculpting simple objects or animals with clay.
• Decorating the clay creations with paint or other materials.

Standard 5: Art and Storytelling.

Learning Objectives:

• Combine artistic skills with storytelling.
• Illustrate scenes from stories.
• Understand the connection between art and literature.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Storybook Illustrations

• Combine art with storytelling by illustrating a short story.
• Reading a short story together.
• Drawing and coloring scenes from the story.

Standard 6: Creative Use of Everyday Materials.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore the versatility of everyday materials in creating crafts.
• Develop fine motor skills through crafting activities.
• Express creativity through imaginative projects.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Paper Plate Crafts

• Explore the versatility of paper plates in creating crafts.
• Making masks, animals, or other imaginative creations using paper plates.

Standard 7: Patterns and Designs.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize and create patterns and textures.
• Use different types of lines to create patterns.
• Describe the use of patterns and textures in the environment.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Introduction to Patterns

• Introduction to different types of lines.
• Introduce the concept of patterns through art.
• Creating simple patterns using shapes, colors, or lines.

Standard 8: Watercolor Techniques.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop basic painting skills using watercolors.
• Experiment with different watercolor techniques.
• Express creativity through painting.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Watercolor Magic

• Explore the magic of watercolor paints and its types.
• Experiment with different watercolor techniques like wet-on-wet and dry brushing.