Elementary Art

Avon Lake City Schools

Curriculum Framework

Elementary Art

Course Overview:

Students will learn about the Elements and Principles of Art throughout the course of each year starting with the most basic. Students will experience these through a variety of projects, materials, artists, and art concepts.

Online/Supplemental Materials:

  • Google Slide
  • Activboard flipcharts
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Art examples
  • Art History
  • Demonstrations
  • Collaboration with colleagues

Assessments:

  • Battelle for Kids
  • Rubrics
  • Observations
  • Critiques
  • Questioning
  • Group Discussion
  • Exit tickets/self-assessments

Content/Topics/Learning Goals

Subject to Pacing and Schedules

First Quarter

  • Art Elements: Line and Shape.
  • Principles: Proportion and Repetition.

Second Quarter

  • Art Elements: Line, Shape, and Color.
  • Principles: Proportion, Variety, and Balance.

Third Quarter

  • Art Elements: Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Form, and Space.
  • Principles: Proportion Variety, Balance, and Rhythm.

Fourth Quarter

  • Art Elements: Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Form, Space, and Value.
  • Principles: Proportion Variety, Balance, Rhythm, Movement, and Harmony.

Updated: September, 2023