Syllabi
E l e m e n t a r y A r t
(K-5)
Course Syllabus
Visual Art: Prince George’s County Public Schools
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: The course will provide maximum opportunity for each student with varying learning styles – whether they are visual learners, kinesthetic learners, or auditory learners – to have hands-on experiences in producing personal works of art, enhanced by the integration of: art history, art criticism, aesthetic critiques, as well as the core curriculum (i.e. Reading, Science, Math, and Social Studies) as art readily relates to all educational experiences.
Moreover, art education at the elementary level will encourage critical thinking, creative problem-solving skills, cross-cultural understanding, as well as empathy for historical and contemporary art works. The program is designed to encourage perceptual awareness through the involvement of all of the senses; moreover, it is aimed to build connections and increase student engagement and overall achievement.
My vision for the 2023-2024 academic school year is to develop "distinguished learners, leaders, voices of social justice, and advocates for humanity for the world of today, tomorrow, and beyond.” In fulfilling that vision students will keep record of their growth through their art journal/sketchbook. As a team – student and teacher – we will pledge to provide authentic experiences in the arts through performance/execution, student art show, attendance, and the exploration of personal artistic goals throughout the 2023-2024 school year.
Art K
The curriculum provides various art experiences that allow students to identify, describe and interpret observed forms. Group activities are a part of this course.
Art 1
The curriculum provides various art experiences that allow students to identify, describe and interpret observed forms. Students have opportunities to create images and forms from observation, memory, imagination and feelings. Students also observe and describe artworks using art vocabulary to express personal responses. Group activities are a part of this course.
Art 2
The curriculum provides various art experiences that allow students to identify, describe and interpret observed forms. Students have opportunities to create images and forms from observation, memory, imagination and feelings. Students also observe and describe how artists express ideas using art vocabulary. Group activities are a part of this course.
Art 3
The curriculum provides various art experiences that allow students to identify, describe and interpret observed forms and to describe the similarities. Students have opportunities to create images and forms from observation, memory, imagination and feelings. Students also observe and develop criteria for judging artworks using art vocabulary. 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 to generate ideas and express personal meaning.
Art 4
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 express ideas about self, other people, places and events. Students also observe and develop criteria for judging artworks using art vocabulary. 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 to generate ideas and express personal meaning. Appropriate use of materials and tools is taught.
Art 5
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 to generate ideas and express personal meaning. Appropriate use of materials and tools is taught.
Textbook(s): Explorations in Art (K-6) by Stewart and Katter, Davis Publications
ALL STUDENTS MAY ACCESS OUR CLASS WEBSITE:
https://sites.google.com/pgcps.org/whitehallart/home
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
NAME: Mrs. Carmela Hall
E-MAIL ADDRESS: Carmella.wood@pgcps.org
PLANNING TIME: Varies by day; please contact for further information.
SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER: (301) 805-1000
END OF THE YEAR ASSESSMENT(S):
Art Journal/ Sketchbook
Artist Study
Elements & Principles of Design Assessment
GRADING:
Overview: The goal of grading and reporting is to provide the students with feedback that assesses their progress toward the mastery of the indicators and objectives found in the Elementary Art Curriculum Framework Progress Guide
Kindergarten
Factors: Description = Percentage Per Quarter
Class Work: Art journal/ sketchbook, warm-ups, worksheets, and art projects = 70%
Independent Work: Includes all work begun and/or completed outside the classroom. This may include but is not limited to sketchbook journal entries, written reports, and other art related projects, at home research, and artful discussions related to assignments = 20%
Assessments: Includes but is not limited to: written tests, rubrics, pre and post tests, ensemble etiquette, oral/written critiques and self evaluations, and artwork = 10%
1st - 5th Grades
Factors: Description = Percentage Per Quarter
Class Work: Art journal/ sketchbook, warm-ups, worksheets, and art projects = 50%
Independent Work: Includes all work begun and/or completed outside the classroom. This may include but is not limited to sketchbook, journals, written reports, and other art related projects, at home research, and artful discussions related to assignments = 30%
Assessments: Includes but is not limited to: written tests, rubrics, pre and post tests, ensemble etiquette, oral/written critiques and self evaluations, and artwork = 20%