Kindergarten Art
The following learning targets represent the major concepts studied and assessed in this course.
August - December
Strand 1: Create (Investigate, Plan, Make, Refine)
- Explore and use imagination with materials.
- Introduce and Explore: line, shape, color
- Discuss art-making in a group or small table setting.
- Use various media and techniques to experiment (paint, collage, etc.).
- Create a picture of self or other person (portrait).
- Create a picture showing outdoors (landscape).
- Show proper and safe techniques with various art materials.
- Explain the process of making art
- Explain how stories can be told in pictures.
Strand 2: Present (Display, Express)
- Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
- Explain what an art museum is and distinguish how an art museum is different from other buildings.
Strand 3: Respond (Perceive, Analyze, Interpret)
- Perceive and analyze artistic work.
- Identify uses of art around you.
- Describe what an image represents.
Strand 4: Connect (Synthesize, Relate)
- Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
- Connect a life experience with a piece of art.
January - May
Strand 1: Create (Investigate, Plan, Make, Refine)
- Explore and use imagination with materials.
- Review and Explore: line, shape, color, form
- Discuss art-making in a group or small table setting.
- Use various media and techniques to experiment (paint, modeling, collage, etc).
- Create a non-objective artwork.
- Continue practicing proper and safe techniques with various art materials.
- Create art that represents natural and constructed environments (architecture).
- Create art that tells a story.
Strand 2: Present (Display, Express)
- Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.
- Select art objects for personal portfolio and display, explaining why they were chosen.
- Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
- Explain the purpose of a portfolio.
Strand 3: Respond (Perceive, Analyze, Interpret)
- Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
- Interpret art by identifying subject matter and describing relevant details.
- Explain the process of making art.
- Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.
- Explain reasons for selecting a preferred artwork.
Strand 4: Connect (Synthesize, Relate)
- Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
- Explain how stories can be told in pictures.
- Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
- Identify a purpose of an artwork.