Second Grade Arts Curriculum Objectives

2011-2012

1. Student shows skill development when creating art by using line in various media to create shape and image.
2. Student shows skill development when creating art by handling and naming art tools and materials.
3. Student shows skill development when creating art by using elements and principles of 2D and 3D design (e.g., showing space by overlapping, line, texture, pattern, primary and secondary colors).
4. Student communicates skills in the visual arts by using media and materials to convey feeling, idea or thought.

1. Student describes art using discipline specific vocabulary of visual arts: primary and secondary colors, horizontal and vertical lines, realism, texture, pattern, collage and portrait.
2. Student critiques and revises art by asking questions about his or her own work and the work of artists.

1. Student makes connections between/among the arts by identifying the similarities and differences in genres (e.g., sculpture and painting).

1. Student approaches artistic problem solving with an open mind and creative thinking by responding to teacher suggested solutions.
2. Student develops effective, personal work habits by making good use of class time.
3. Student develops effective, personal work habits by using materials and workspace safely.
4. Student demonstrates appropriate interactions by participating in individual and/or group work willingly and appropriately.