Accelerated High School

Standardized Curriculum of Arts & Crafts-V

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 5 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-V Arts & Crafts:

Standard 1: Color Theory.

Learning Objectives:

• Mix primary colors to make secondary colors.
• Point out and name the primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.
• Select and apply colors to express feelings and ideas.
• Select colors to create an environment, such as day and night.
• Create and apply warm and cool colors.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Color Theory

• Exploring the color wheel and understanding primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.
• Mixing and blending colors.
• Learning about warm and cool colors.

Standard 2: Painting.

Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate understanding of types of painting mediums used in painting such as acrylic and watercolor.
• Use acrylic and watercolors to paint the artwork.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Painting Techniques

• Introduction to different painting techniques (watercolor, acrylic, tempera, etc.).
• Experimenting with brush strokes and textures.
• Creating paintings bases on themes or topics.
• Advanced acrylic painting techniques.

Standard 3: Art History.

Learning Objectives:

• Introduction to different painting techniques (watercolor, acrylic, tempera, etc.).
• Creating paintings based on themes or topics.
• Advanced acrylic painting techniques.
• Experimenting with brush strokes and textures.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Art History

• Learning about famous artists.
• Exploring art movements and history.
• Studying the cultural and historical context of different art styles.

Standard 4: Clay.

Learning Objectives:

• Use clay as a 3D medium using various tools or another suitable material.
• Identify different pieces of artwork in the world that are made out of clay.
• Understand how forms or sculptures are joined and balanced.
• Select and apply a variety of materials to form or sculpture.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Clay Modeling and Sculpting

• Clay tools.
• Clay modelling techniques.
• Advanced clay modelling techniques.

Standard 5: Painting Exploration.

Learning Objectives:

• Painting with tools, such as sponges, rollers, and/or palette knives.
• Use acrylic colors to paint the artwork.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Painting Exploration

• Abstract art.
• Abstract art techniques.
• Practice abstract artwork.

Standard 6: Printmaking.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss and identify textures in nature.
• Present texture rubbings and describe where they were found in their environment.

Topics of AHS-Arts & Crafts:

Printmaking Vocabulary

• Printmaking Tools.
• Techniques in printmaking.