Art

Art Education is fundamental to intellectual, social and emotional growth of each individual. Creativity, imagination and innovation are also key roles in child development. Our Art Curriculum is aligned with the New York State Standards for the Arts and provides students with unique ways of belonging to a global community.

Learning in the Arts contributes to an empathic understanding of the world and appreciation of relationships as well as the environment. Students will develop and enrich creative expression, citizenship, communication, problem-solving and technical skills.

K-2 Art

At the lower level, students will explore materials while making safe use of tools and working space. They will learn how to say and utilize new Art terminology. They will be able to express their own unique ideas and thoughts in a discussion about Art. Students will learn about Historical Artists, be inspired by works of art and create their own version of famous artwork. They will learn about the Art Elements and how the elements are building blocks for Art.

3-6 Art

In the upper elementary level, students will continue to explore more advanced art materials and techniques while focusing on the safe use of tools and their work space. They will be able to analyze, discuss and critique a work of art in written and verbal form. They will begin to develop the skills necessary to prepare a work of art for presentation. They will continue to learn about historical artists as well as contemporary artists, be inspired by works of art and create authentic and personal artwork. They will continue to explore the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design as they discover new ways to design and develop their own artwork.