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

COLOR/VALUE

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

EXPRESSION

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)

CULTURE AND HERITAGE

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

AESTHETIC GROWTH

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

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