ART GRADE 1
Awareness and Sensitivity toward the Environment Expression
Culture
and Heritage
Aesthetic
Growth
AWARENESS AND SENSITIVITY TOWARD THE ENVIRONMENT
A-001 Becomes aware of the natural and human made environment in order to
discover the elements of art
A-002 Discovers line, color, shape, and texture by seeing and feeling
objects
Identifies likenesses and differences in sizes and shapes of objects in
the everyday world:
A-005—large/small
A-006—thick/thin
A-007—few/many
Elements
of Art
LINE
Recognizes the characteristics of a line:
A-009—kind (short/long)
A-010—weight (thick/thin)
Describes and identifies properties of a line:
A-012—straight, curved
A-013—wavy, spiral, zigzag
A-017 Distinguishes the various characteristics of a line in the work of
major artists
SHAPE/FORM/SPACE
A-018 Defines shape as a two-dimensional art element having height and
width
A-019 Describes and identifies basic geometric shapes: circle, oval,
square" triangle, rectangle
A-021 Describes form as a three-dimensional art element that has height, width, and depth
A-031 Defines and identifies color hues in the environment
Identifies the following color groups:
A-033—primary colors
A-034—secondary colors
A-041 Experiments with mixing colors to produce other colors
A-056 Identifies and distinguishes color and value in the work of major
artists
TEXTURE
A-057 Defines texture as three-dimensional qualities of a surface which
are visual (implied) and/or tactile (actual)
Identifies likenesses and differences in surface qualities:
A-059—rough/smooth
A-060—soft/hard
A-061—coarse/slick
A-062 Identifies textures in the environment that are the same or
different by feel or by sight
A-063 Identifies and distinguishes textures in the environment and in the
works of major artists
A-064 Recognizes that each element of art can convey moods, feelings, and emotions through analyzing the works of students and major artists
Principles
of Art
A-074 Identifies shapes and colors in the environment that are repeated in a pattern
B-001 Experiments with art materials and tools to understand properties
B-002 Develops skill in the use of art materials and tools
B-003 Experiments with art materials to develop manipulative skills
B-004 Applies the elements of art to artwork: line, shape/form/space,
color/value, and texture
Makes different kinds of lines and areas with a pencil by:
B-024—using sharp/dull points
B-026—texture rubbing
Draws a design with a simple medium using lines that are:
B-028—straight/curved
B-029—long/short
B-030—thick/thin
B-031—wavy/zigzag
B-032—spiral
Makes different kinds of line and area with crayons by:
B-034—pressing heavily/lightly
B-035—using sharp/dull points
B-036—using the side of a crayon
B-037—mixing one color over another
B-038—using dots
B-039 Composes a drawing using six major colors on a two-dimensional
surface
B-043 Composes drawings using various types of media such as pencil, ink
pen, chalk, crayons, pastels, colored markers/colored pencils
Expresses individual ideas, thoughts, and feelings through PAINTING
B-044 Paints with a variety of objects: large or regular brushes,
sponges, sticks, etc.
B-047 Finger-paints with one color
B-048 Finger-paints using more than one color
Composes a painting with desired medium which:
B-050—uses a variety of lines
B-054—emphasizes a main idea
B-056 Experiments with resist process by combining crayons and paint
Expresses individual ideas, thoughts, and feelings through PRINTMAKING
B-057 Makes a print from an assortment of organic objects
Experiences printmaking with a variety of kinds of techniques (eg. block
print, stencils, cardboard, linoleum cut, glue-line, silk-screen) in order to:
B-063—create imaginative expression
Expresses individual ideas, thoughts, and feelings through SCULPTURE
B-064 Constructs a three-dimensional form using spheres, rectangular
boxes, pyramids, and cubes
B-065 Works with clay to make a pinch pot
Expresses individual ideas, thoughts, and feelings through DESIGN
B-075 Creates a design using lines and shapes that fill the total picture
B-076 Develops a two-dimensional design using circles, ovals, squares,
rectangles, and triangles
B-078 Uses horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines to weave a design
B-079 Creates a collage design using a variety of textures
Expresses individual ideas, thoughts, and feelings through CRAFTS
B-080 Engages in producing at least one craft each year (eg. mask-making, pottery , puppetry, macrame, ceramics, decoupage, or stitchery)
C-001 Develops an understanding and appreciation of self and others
through art, culture, and heritage
C-017 Discusses past and contemporary artworks using primary sources/art
visuals
C-018 Views artwork of major artists by visiting an art museum or through available art visuals
D-001 Explores and discusses the artwork of students and major artists
D-005 Explores meaning and feelings in artwork
D-010 Identifies and discusses elements of art in artwork of students and
major artists
D-015 Applies art knowledge and judgment through personal choices
Develops an appreciation for art from:
D-018—the past
D-019—the present
D-020 Develops pride and confidence in one's own work