The curriculum provides various art experiences that allow students to identify, describe and interpret observed forms and to analyze ways that art elements are used in artworks. Students have opportunities to compose and render from observations of subject matter. Students also observe and develop criteria for judging artworks using art vocabulary, as well as differentiate works by others of various cultures and time periods. Art standards are taught through activities based on the elements of art and principles of design. Students have opportunities to experiment with art media, processes and techniques and will use these opportunities to generate and conceptualize ideas to express personal meaning. Appropriate use of materials and tools is taught.The curriculum provides various art experiences that allow students to identify, describe and interpret observed forms and to analyze ways that art elements are used in artworks. Students have opportunities to compose and render from observations of subject matter. Students also observe and develop criteria for judging artworks using art vocabulary, as well as differentiate works by others of various cultures and time periods. Art standards are taught through activities based on the elements of art and principles of design. Students have opportunities to experiment with art media, processes and techniques and will use these opportunities to generate and conceptualize ideas to express personal meaning. Appropriate use of materials and tools is taught.
