CCSD 21 Art Framework
The District 21 art curriculum incorporates the National Core Art Standards (Creation, Responding, Presenting, and Connecting) to provide students rich experiences and opportunities for creative expression through a variety of methods and mediums.
The National Core Art Standards provide a structure for teaching the critical content of Elements, Principles, Mediums, and Studio Habits.
Elements:
Line
Shape
Color
Space
Texture
Value
Principles:
Pattern
Contrast
Balance
Unity
Movement
Rhythm
Emphasis
Mediums:
Drawing
Painting
Collage
Fibers/Textiles
Printmaking
Sculpture
Digital
Studio Habits:
Engage & persist
Develop craft
Envision
Express
Observe
Reflect
Stretch & explore
Understand art worlds