Sixth Grade Arts Curriculum Objectives

2011-2012

1. Student shows skill development when creating art by using a variety of techniques, media, and tools for specific effects or purpose.
2. Student shows skill development when creating art by building a working knowledge of the elements of art (line shape, form, value, texture, space, color.
3. Student shows skill development when creating art by exploring various techniques to show 1 and 2 point perspective, size, overlapping, foreground, middle, and background.
4. Student demonstrates communication skills in visual arts by demonstrating individual point of view to create meaning in their work of art.
5. Student shows an understanding of visual arts concepts and vocabulary by describing and using elements and principles of design (rhythm, balance, emphasis, symmetry, the use of color, tint, hue, shape, complementary colors).
6. Student shows an understanding of visual arts concepts and vocabulary by explaining and using different media and their characteristics.
7. Student shows an understanding of visual arts concepts and vocabulary by describing his/her art and the art of others using appropriate art vocabulary.

1. Student describes art using discipline specific vocabulary, i.e., positive/negative space - Symmetry, proportion, perspective.
2. Student analyzes, interprets, and responds to art by comparing works of art.
3. Student analyzes, interprets, and responds to art by explaining qualities that may evoke emotion or meaning (color, brush strokes, elements and principles of design).
4. Student critiques and revises art by asking questions about their work.
5. Student critiques and revises art by asking questions of others.

1. Student makes connections between the arts and areas outside the arts by beginning to observe that basic creative thinking, analyzing, problem solving and evaluation are utilized in every area of study.
2. Student shows an understanding of how the visual arts impact life by identifying art careers and skills needed in the careers, such as in advertising, physical therapy, etc.

1. Student approaches artistic problem solving with an open mind and creative thinking by identifying materials to be used.
2. Student approaches artistic problem solving with an open mind and creative thinking generating a variety of approaches.
3. Student approaches artistic problem solving with an open mind and creative thinking by troubleshooting possible problems.
4. Student develops effective personal work habits by demonstrating commitment and a sense of purpose.
5. Student develops effective personal work habits by using proper safety measures appropriate to the project.
6. Student develops effective personal work habits by responding constructively in a group situation.