VA2.CR.1 Engage in the creative process to generate and visualize ideas by using subject matter and symbols to communicate meaning.
a. Generate individual and group ideas in response to visual images and personal experiences.
b. Produce visual images in response to open-ended prompts, themes, and narratives.
c. Produce multiple prototypes in the planning stages for a work of art (e.g. sketches, 3D models).
VA2.CR.2 Create works of art based on selected themes.
a. Create works of art to express individual ideas, thoughts, and feelings from memory, imagination, and observation.
b. Create works of art emphasizing multiple elements of art and/or principles of design.
VA2.CR.3 Understand and apply media, techniques, and processes of two-dimensional art.
a. Create drawings and paintings with a variety of media.
b. Experiment with printmaking techniques (e.g. mono-prints, relief prints).
c. Create art using basic spatial concepts (e.g. overlapping, horizon line, size).
d. Explore basic color theory (e.g. tertiary colors, values, color scheme).
VA2.CR.4 Understand and apply media, techniques, and processes of three-dimensional art.
a. Create sculpture using a variety of materials and methods (e.g. papier-mâché, paper sculpture, assemblage, found objects).
b. Create clay objects incorporating multiple clay techniques and methods (e.g. pinch, coil, slab, score, slip, join).
c. Create three-dimensional composition using traditional and/or contemporary craft methods (e.g. weaving, stitchery, jewelry).
VA2.CR.5 Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and appropriate use of materials, tools, and equipment for a variety of artistic processes.
VA2.PR.1 Participate in appropriate exhibition(s) of works of art to develop identity of self as artist.
a. Sign a finished work of art.
b. Create a title for a work of art
VA2.RE.1 Discuss personal works of art and the artwork of others to enhance visual literacy.
a. Use a variety of strategies for art criticism.
b. Demonstrate an appreciation for art and art making processes by communicating thoughts and feelings.
c. Use art terminology with emphasis on selected elements and principles of art.
d. Use a variety of strategies to discuss and reflect on personal works of art and the work of peers.
VA2.CN.1 Investigate and discover the personal relationships of artists to community, culture, and the world through making and studying art.
a. Recognize the unique contributions of contemporary and/or historical art forms, including Georgia artists.
b. Explore the influences of artists and their work in a variety of cultures.
c. Make inferences to identify time and place in works of art.
d. Recognize ways that artists are involved in communities and careers (e.g. architects, painters, photographers, interior designers, educators, museum educators).
VA2.CN.2 Integrate information from other disciplines to engage in the understanding and production of works of art.
a. Explore universal concepts (e.g. self, family, community, world) inspired by other subject areas.
VA2.CN.3 Develop life skills through the study and production of art (e.g. collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, communication).
Visual thinking strategies are used every class to look carefully at art from around the world and across time. These discussions often include contextual information about the artist, time period, and ideas in the art.
Like all artists we find inspiration from the world around us and the world of art. We make art from our own ideas and experiment with the elements of art and principles of design as we learn to make our ideas real.
In second grade we work to continue to work with materials and further explore how we can use them to make our ideas real. We begin working to plan out our idea and begin using depth techniques to make our artwork more like real life when we want to. Through out the grade levels we work to improve our control over these materials and techniques to get our ideas across.
Materials we explore include but are not limited to:
paper
markers
crayons
oil pastels
water color
tempera cake
liquid tempera paint
glue
scissors
hole punchers
clay
blocks
Legos
cardboard
mirrors
manikins
yarn
resist painting
subtractive printmaking
additive printmaking
We have ongoing discussions of what makes a work of art complete and offer each other ideas for how we might add to our artworks to improve or change them through whole groups and small group critiques and sharing.
We practice Visual thinking strategies when we look at the artwork of professional and peer artists. We also use this time to practice the vocabulary of art. Student Artists have the opportunity to share artwork in progress or completed with the class, as well as discuss their ideas while working. To assist them in reflecting and using the vocabulary of art, student complete an artist statement after each artwork .
The world of art is huge and diverse and I strive to introduce some of that breadth to my students. We look at works from around the world, around the corner, and the class up the hall. We discuss how artists find ideas in their lives, surroundings, other artists, and imaginations. We also begin to explore the careers and jobs that include art making.
We are always reminding ourselves that art is a form of communication that requires us to use our critical thinking and creativity.