The desire to create art springs from a child’s experiences, observations and imagination.
In Art class children are given an opportunity to express themselves in a two-dimensional (example: paper) or three-dimensional (example: sculpture) visual way.
This is accomplished by:
- Development of manual skills
- Use of various techniques and tools that are developmentally appropriate for the age level and abilities of the child
- Looking and learning about art, artists and artistic styles
- Projects emphasizing the elements of good design, color, shape, line, value and texture
- Emphasis on process, not product of making art
- Allowing the child to make choices and experiment with various mediums
- Verbal discussion of creative problems and solutions
- Appreciation of classmates’ work and differing perspectives
- Demonstration of technique where applicable
- Positive encouragement and guidance
