Year At A Glance
Attached below is a loose Curriculum Map of projects that we may do during the year. I also plan the projects based on the skill set of the class and the individual, so the projects vary a little at times. We will cover the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Project themes are generally based on particular events associated with the month and may also be based off of current events. Projects may aslo be part of a collaboration with other teachers here at PAPA.
We also participate in various contests and exhibits throughout the year.
August
Getting to Know You/ About Me
Pre-assessment of Skill Set- Traditional (Exam) and Performance Assessment (Project)
Line/Value/Texture/Balance/Composition/Space
September
We Celebrate!
Hispanic Heritage Art Studies
New Mexico Rail Runner Exhibit
Color/Balance/Composition/Space/Unity
October
Folk Art
Dia De Los Muertos
Proportion/Variety/Emphasis/Contrast
November
Thankfulness Projects
Veteran’s Day Projects
Unity/Balance/Composition/Expression/Emphasis
December
Pop Art
Mandalas
Color/Pattern/Contrast
January
Self-Reflection/Looking Forward
We Celebrate!
African American Art Studies
All Elements of Art and Principles of Design
February
We Celebrate!
Chinese New Year
Asian Art Studies
All Elements of Art and Principles of Design
March
We Celebrate!
Women’s Studies Art Studies
All Elements of Art and Principles of Design
April
Fairy Tales
We Celebrate!
Renewal and Growth
Earth Day
All Elements of Art and Principles of Design
May
Wrapping Up- Post Assessment= Traditional (Exam) and Performance Assessment (Project)
Self-Reflection
Looking Forward
All Elements of Art and Principles of Design
Art Curriculum Map
The following Elements of Art and Principles of Design are visited and revisited all year, as they are the building blocks of all artwork!
The Elements of Art - What we use to create Art
Line - most basic mark we can make in art... can be curved, straight, wavy, bold, parallel
Color - also called Hue or Chroma... can be put in categories: primary, secondary, complimentary
Value - darkness or lightness of a color... intensity
Space - the area that surrounds an image or object... can be positive or negative
Shape/Form - the height, width, and length of an object... can be geometric or organic
Texture - shows how a surface might feel
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The Principles of Design - How we put the elements together to create Art
Repetition - repeating an element in a design, patterns are an example of something repeated
Balance - having equal weight, or symmetry in a design
Emphasis - focusing attention on a particular part of a design or composition
Contrast - shows a difference such as bright/dim or rough/smooth or simple/busy
Unity- all elements combine for a pleasing overall composition