Art
The Art Program at St. Louise School, taught by Mrs. Mika Walker, B.F.A. inspires creativity and self-expression in students from kindergarten through eighth grade, fostering a deep appreciation for art through hands-on experiences with various mediums and techniques, integrated with art history and the study of design principles.
Overview:
- Curriculum Focus: Emphasizes the Elements of Art (line, shape, form, space, color, value, texture) and Principles of Design (balance, contrast, movement, rhythm, pattern, emphasis, harmony, unity, variety, proportion).
- Variety of Mediums: Charcoal, oil pastels, watercolors, acrylics, clay, and more.
- Project Types: Both 2D and 3D art, including individual and group projects.
- Art Integration: Includes historical and contemporary art appreciation.
- Learning Objectives: Develop art skills, vocabulary, and techniques appropriate for each grade level.
- Grading Criteria: Based on understanding, application of art knowledge, participation, and responsibility.
Kindergarten / 1st Grade
- Identify colors on the Color Wheel including Primary, Secondary, Warm and Cool colors. Practice color mixing using Primary colors.
- Identify and draw geometric shapes. Recognize patterns and types of lines.
- Art Vocabulary Terms
- Portrait, landscape, collage, sculpture, outline, repetition, background, primary, secondary, warm, cool, watercolors, oil pastels, tempera paint, self-portrait, foreground, middle ground, ROY G BIV, geometric, horizontal, vertical, diagonal, weaving, still life, symmetry, horizon line, sewing, needle eye, pattern and 2D shapes.
2nd / 3rd Grade
- Identify colors on the Color Wheel including Primary, Secondary, Warm, Cool, Neon, Pastel and Neutral colors.
- Practice color mixing to create Secondary colors and brown.
- Discover and draw 3D forms. Recognize types of balance in art.
- Demonstrate drawing proper proportions in the human face.
- Art Vocabulary Terms
- Shadow, silhouette, asymmetry, resist, abstract, 3d shapes, composition, overhand knot, running stitch, neon, fiber, overlap, loom, plain weave, 1 point perspective, whipstitch, whisper line, analogous, birds eye view, vanishing point, dry brush, blending, cross hatch and pastel.
4th / 5th Grade
- Identify colors on the Color Wheel, including Primary, Secondary, Neutral, Tertiary, Analogous and
- Complementary Colors. Practice mixing monochromatic color schemes.
- Draw, shade and build 3D forms.
- Recognize positive and negative space.
- Art Vocabulary Terms
- Armature, plaster, shading, tertiary, organic shapes, pointillism, realism, architect, construct, composition, focal point, zentangle. basket weave, warp, weft, tapestry, positive space, negative space, continuous line, illustrator, highlight, shadow, illusion, and proportion.
Middle School
- Demonstrate intentional artistic choices while mixing and using colors schemes.
- Work independently or in collaboration with others.
- Explore unique compositional layouts. Use size, placement and overlapping to create the illusion of depth.
- Art Vocabulary Terms
- Radial, mirror, profile, symbolism, point of view, observation, abstract expressionism, sculptural relief, action painting, pop art, stop motion, embroidery, grid drawing, print, contemporary, typography, emboss, digital drawing, illustrate, tone, shade, legacy, free-standing, and contour.
