About Me

This is my 14th year of teaching and my 3rd year teaching here at Plain Elementary. I have loved being here at Plain and working with all of these amazing young artists! I received my Bache

I love working with so many different mediums but my absolute favorite mediums to work in are clay, charcoal and book making. I also enjoy knitting and sewing! 

My husband and I are so blessed to have two young children and a dog that keep us very busy when we are not working. We love to cook together, play outside, and read books!    

 If you need to reach me by phone, please call Plain at 355-7758. My  email is csdodd@greenville.k12.sc.us

Plain Elementary Mission

Our Mission

The mission of Plain Elementary School is to prepare students to become 21st Century learners and responsible, productive citizens in the global marketplace.

Art Room Needs:

Any donations are appreciated but we can always use recycled materials such as newspaper and  thin cardboard (for example - cereal boxes). Thank you!

Syllabus: Link to SC Visual and Performing Arts Standards:

 https://ed.sc.gov/instruction/standards/visual-and-performing-arts/

 Goals and Long Range Plans ( These are based on SC Visual and Performing Arts Standards 2017):

VA Creating- I can make artwork using a variety of materials, techniques and processes.

Standard 1: I can use the elements and principles of art to create artwork.

Standard 2: I can use different materials, techniques and processes to make art. 

VA Presenting- I can choose and organize work that demonstrates related concepts, skills and/or media.

Standard 3: I can improve and complete artistic work using elements and principles

Standard 4: I can organize work for presentation and documentation to reflect specific content, ideas, skills and or media.

VA Responding- I can evaluate and communicate about the meaning in my artwork and the artwork of others.

Standard 5: I can interpret and evaluate the meaning of an artwork.

VA Connecting- I can relate artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context. 

Standard 6: I can identify and examine the role of visual arts through history and world cultures. 

Standard 7: I can relate visual arts ideas to other arts disciplines, content areas and careers.

1st Nine Weeks Grades K5- Fifth Grade:

Unit 1- Elements and Principles of Art

Students will begin the year learning about line, shape, color, form, space, value, texture

Art Learning and Developmental Goals Goals and long range plans are based on the National and South Carolina Visual Arts Standards for Grades K-5. These standards are summarized below: SC College- and Career- Ready Standards for Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency (2017) Visual Arts VA Creating: I can make artwork using a variety of materials, techniques, and processes. Standard 1: I can use the elements and principles of art to create artwork. Standard 2: I can use different materials, techniques, and processes to make art. VA Presenting: I can choose and organize work that demonstrates related concepts, skills, and/or media. Standard 3: I can improve and complete artistic work using elements and principles. Standard 4: I can organize work for presentation and documentation to reflect specific content, ideas, skills, and or media. VA Responding: I can evaluate and communicate about the meaning in my artwork and the artwork of others. Standard 5: I can interpret and evaluate the meaning of an artwork. VA Connecting: I can relate artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context. Standard 6: I can identify and examine the role of visual arts through history and world cultures. Standard 7: I can relate visual arts ideas to other arts disciplines, content areas, and careers. 

The Greenville County Schools Elementary Art Curriculum is divided into 4 units for each grade level, corresponding with the 4 nine weeks of the school year. A summary is below. 1st 9 Weeks Unit 1 Standards 1, 2, and 6. These standards are introduced during Unit 1 and are repeated and used throughout the school year. Students will use and explore a variety of art materials, tools, and techniques. They will learn about and use the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. They will explore the role of visual art throughout a variety of cultures and historical periods. 2nd 9 Weeks Unit 2 Standards 3 and 5. During this unit, the students will learn about improving their art, talking about their art and the art of others, and creating/interpreting meaning in works of art. 3rd 9 Weeks Unit 3 Standard 4. During Unit 3, the students will prepare art for display and presentation. They will explore places where art is created and displayed. This unit corresponds with our annual school-wide art show. 4th 9 Weeks Unit 4 During Unit 4, the students will explore how art can be a career, how it connects to other school subjects and disciplines and how art connects the world around them. Specific project types, ideas, and subject matter will be determined by the art teacher and are subject to change depending on supplies, student interest and need. Each grade level will work with clay. Each grade level will participate in an annual school-wide Art Show in the Spring. Some work from each child will be held for the Art Show, and sent home after the show is complete. Students in grades 3-5 will be making sketchbooks at the beginning of the school year. These books will be used for student ideas, practice drawings, journaling, and as a given assignment throughout the school year. People have been making art for all of time. Students will explore, interpret, and discuss famous artwork in relation to every lesson and project in art. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of art media, art history, technique, and processes with the intent of furthering their understanding, perception, appreciation, expression and confidence in visual art. 

1st Nine Weeks

Unit 1

Standards 1, 2, and 6. These standards are introduced during Unit 1 and are repeated and used throughout the school year. Students will use and explore a variety of art materials, tools, and techniques. They will learn about and use the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. They will explore the role of visual art throughout a variety of cultures and historical periods. 

2nd Nine Weeks

Unit 2

Standards 3 and 5. During this unit, the students will learn about improving their art, talking about their art and the art of others, and creating/interpreting meaning in works of art. 

3rd Nine Week

Unit 3

Standard 4. During Unit 3, the students will prepare art for display and presentation. They will explore places where art is created and displayed. This unit corresponds with our annual school-wide art show. 

4th Nine Weeks

Unit 4

During Unit 4, the students will explore how art can be a career, how it connects to other school subjects and disciplines and how art connects the world around them.

Grading Scale:

Performance will be measured based on the SC Visual Arts Standards. 

M = Meets standards 

P = Progressing towards standards

Each student will receive an M or a P 

 Assessment in Art is maintained primarily through teacher observation, student participation, project rubrics and checklists. Grades will be reported on student report cards.