We consider big ideas:
Art is everywhere.
Art tells us about the world.
Art connects us.
Life inspires art.
Art expresses ideas.
Art is a process.
How do artists learn from trial and error?
How do artists care for their materials and tools in their studio space in order to be productive and safe?
How does the world and environment inspire artists?
Where do you notice different lines everyday?
Why do artists choose to use color in their art work.
Why do artists choose 3D methods instead of 2D methods
Where do you notice symmetry in your everyday life?
Where do you notice pattern in
everyday life?
How is visual texture related to physical texture?
How does collaboration expand the creative process?
How does knowing art histories and cultural traditions help us create works of art?
How does the presenting and sharing of objects, artifacts, and artworks influence and shape ideas, beliefs and experiences?
How does learning about art impact how we perceive the world?
How do objects, places, and different forms of art shape lives, communities and different cultures?
Where and how do we encounter images in our world?
What role does persistence play in revising refining and developing work?
How does collaborative critique impact the art making process and art product?
How does engaging and creating art enrich people’s lives and deepen cultural connections?
What factors prevent or encourage people to take creative risks?
What criteria are considered when selecting work for presentation, a portfolio or a collection?
What is the value of engaging in the process of art criticism and critique?
How do people contribute to the awareness and understanding of their lives and the lives of their communities through art making
How do objects, places, and different forms of art shape lives, communities and different cultures?
Where and how do we encounter images in our world?
What role does persistence play in revising refining and developing work?
How does collaborative critique impact the art making process and art product?
How does engaging and creating art enrich people’s lives and deepen cultural connections?