Lakewood Visual Art
Discipline Based
Art Education• Creating Art• Talking About Art• Appreciating Art• Aesthetics
Art Fosters Learning Skills
• Problem Solving• Divergent Thinking• Creativity• Idea Grouping• Comparing &
Contrasting• Generating Ideas
Design Elements & Principles
• Recognize & use the elements of design in an aesthetic composition.
• Use design elements & principles to communicate ideas.
Techniques• Use & identify a variety of art materials,
techniques & processes.• Use different media & techniques expressively.• Use art materials & tools in a safe & responsible
manner.
Talking About Art
• Viewing & appreciating the work of yourself and others.
• Discussing art in terms of art elements.
• Practice reacting thoughtfully and respectfully to the artwork & opinion of others.
Art Develops Positive Self Concept
• Satisfaction of developing a finished product
• Acceptance by peers and teachers.
• Non-threatening atmosphere
• Pride in work• Appreciation of
others and their work
Art History & Culture
• Understand the visual arts in relation to history & culture
Art is Inderdisciplinary
Art and:• Science• Social Studies• Math• Literature• Music• Physical Education
Art Develops Student Aesthetics
• Love of nature• Appreciation of
manufactured objects• Development of
aesthetic likes & dislikes
• Awareness of beauty surrounding us
Art Supports District Student Learning Goals
• Communication• Thinking & Reasoning• Interpersonal • Personal & Social
Responsibility• Learning to Learn• Technology• Expanding &
Integrating Knowledge
Student Art
4th Grade 60’s Lettering
5th Grade Linear Perspective
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