Accelerated High School

Standardized Curriculum of Arts & Crafts-IV

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 4 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-IV Arts & Crafts:

Standard 1: Introduction to Art Concepts.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop basic skills and an understanding of art-making and creative expression.
• Explore the use of clay as a 3D medium using various tools.
• Identify and discuss different pieces of artwork made from clay.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Introduction to Art Concepts

• Introduction to art.
• Overview of the upcoming art projects.

Standard 2: Elements and Principles of Art.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand and describe the basic elements of art (line, shape, color, form, texture).
• Understand and apply the principles of art (balance, contrast, unity).
• Communicate ideas through artworks by selecting and applying art elements and principles.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Elements and Principles of Art

• Elements of art (line, shape, color, form, texture).
• Principles of art (balance, contrast, unity).

Standard 3: Art History.

Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate research on famous artists or painters.
• Gather information about famous artists of history.
• Recognize various styles of painting that artists use.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Art History

• Introduction to famous artists.
• Introduction to art movements.

Standard 4: Sketching Basics.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop basic sketching skills.
• Capture simple objects and scenes for sketching.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Sketching Basics

• Develop basic sketching skills.
• Sketch simple objects and fruits.

Standard 5: Painting Exploration.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop painting skills using tools such as sponges, rollers, and palette knives.
• Use acrylic colors to paint the artwork.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Painting Exploration

• Acrylic paints.
• Acrylic painting techniques.

Standard 6: Palette Knife Painting.

Learning Objectives:

• Use palette knives to mix and apply colors.
• Create works of art that reflect a mood, a season, or an original idea using a variety of colors.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Palette Knife Painting

• Introduction to palette knife painting.
• Experiment with creating texture in paintings.

Standard 7: Watercolor Techniques.

Learning Objectives:

• Make an artwork using wet media such as tempera or watercolor paints.
• Primary blended with secondary and intermediate colors.
• Use watercolors to paint the artwork.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Watercolor Techniques

• Explore watercolors.
• Explore advanced watercolor techniques (wet-on-wet, dry brush).

Standard 8: Textile and Fabric Art.

Learning Objectives:

• Use fabrics as a drawing medium and acquire comprehensive skills in textile artistry, encompassing foundational sewing and embroidery techniques.
• Create a sophisticated fabric artwork.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Textile and Fabric Art

• Introduction to Textile Art.
• Learn basic sewing techniques.
• Learn basic embroidery techniques.
• Create a simple fabric artwork.