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Visual Arts
Elements of Art
Line
Visual Arts Scope and Sequence: K-2nd Grade
K-2nd Grade Objectives
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Students will identify the following lines: straight, curved, zig-zag, wavy, and bumpy
Students will be able to use age-appropriate tools to draw the following lines: straight, curved, zig-zag, wavy, and bumpy
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Students will recognize basic 2D shapes: circle, square, triangle, and rectangle
Students will recognize 3D forms: sphere, cube, cone, and cylinder
Students will know the difference between geometric, organic, and free-form shapes
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Students will identify primary and secondary colors
Students will recognize ways to use color to create mood in works of art
Students will recognize the influence of light on color
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.1d-Identify the elements of line,
shape, space, color and texture; the
principles of repetition and pattern; and the
expressive qualities of mood, emotion and
pictorial representation.
Shape
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.1d-Identify the elements of line,
shape, space, color and texture; the
principles of repetition and pattern; and the
expressive qualities of mood, emotion and
pictorial representation.
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.2d-Identify and describe the elements
of 2- and 3-dimensional space, figure
ground, value and form; the principles of
rhythm, size, proportion and composition;
and the expressive qualities of symbol and
story.
Color
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.1d-Identify the elements of line,
shape, space, color and texture; the
principles of repetition and pattern; and the
expressive qualities of mood, emotion and
pictorial representation.
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Form
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.2d-Identify and describe the elements
of 2- and 3-dimensional space, figure
ground, value and form; the principles of
rhythm, size, proportion and composition;
and the expressive qualities of symbol and
story.
Value
Visual Arts Scope and Sequence: K-2nd Grade
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Students will recognize ways to describe objects and forms in terms of space
Students will differentiate between sculpture in the round and relief sculpture
Students will recognize ways to assemble, model, or carve forms
Students will be able to relate architectural structures to geometric forms
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Students will be able to use black and white to change the value of color
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Students will be able to describe space in terms of inside/outside, near/far, over/under, and empty/full
Students will recognize dominant and less dominant areas in 2D space
Students will identify positive and negative space
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Students will recognize a variety of textures in the natural and man-made environments
Students will be able to describe terms of textural qualities: rough, smooth, soft, hard, etc.
Students will be able to create a texture by using the rubbing technique
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.2d-Identify and describe the elements
of 2- and 3-dimensional space, figure
ground, value and form; the principles of
rhythm, size, proportion and composition;
and the expressive qualities of symbol and
story.
Space
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.2d-Identify and describe the elements
of 2- and 3-dimensional space, figure
ground, value and form; the principles of
rhythm, size, proportion and composition;
and the expressive qualities of symbol and
story.
Texture
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.1d-Identify the elements of line,
shape, space, color and texture; the
principles of repetition and pattern; and the
expressive qualities of mood, emotion and
pictorial representation.
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Visual Arts
Principles of Art
Visual Arts Scope and Sequence: K-2nd Grade
K-2nd Grade Objectives
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Students will recognize theme in a work of art
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Students will identify how artists create movement in works of art
Movement
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Students will recognize how the elements can be used to create the appearance of movement in a work of art
(repetition)
Emphasis
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Students will understand that a dominant element is the emphasis or focal point of a work of art
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Students will recognize how the repetition of such as lines, dots, shapes, etc. make a pattern
Unity
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.3d-Identify and describe the elements
of value, perspective and color schemes;
the principles of contrast, emphasis and
unity; and the expressive qualities of
thematic development and sequence.
Rhythm
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.2d-Identify and describe the elements
of 2- and 3-dimensional space, figure
ground, value and form; the principles of
rhythm, size, proportion and composition;
and the expressive qualities of symbol and
story.
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.3d-Identify and describe the elements
of value, perspective and color schemes;
the principles of contrast, emphasis and
unity; and the expressive qualities of
thematic development and sequence.
Pattern
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.1d-Identify the elements of line,
shape, space, color and texture; the
principles of repetition and pattern; and the
Revised 5/29/14
Visual Arts Scope and Sequence: K-2nd Grade
expressive qualities of mood, emotion and
pictorial representation.
25.A.2d-Identify and describe the elements
of 2- and 3-dimensional space, figure
ground, value and form; the principles of
rhythm, size, proportion and composition;
and the expressive qualities of symbol and
story.
Balance
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Students will recognize the arrangement of visual elements to create stability in a work of art which is symmetrical
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Students will recognize the differences between elements: color, texture, value, and shape
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.2d-Identify and describe the elements
of 2- and 3-dimensional space, figure
ground, value and form; the principles of
rhythm, size, proportion and composition;
and the expressive qualities of symbol and
story.
Contrast
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.3d-Identify and describe the elements
of value, perspective and color schemes;
the principles of contrast, emphasis and
unity; and the expressive qualities of
thematic development and sequence.
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Visual Arts
Other Components
Technique
Illinois State Standards:
26.A.1e-Identify media and tools and how
to use them in a safe and responsible
manner when painting, drawing and
constructing.
Visual Arts Scope and Sequence: K-2nd Grade
K-2nd Grade Objectives
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Students will be able to create multiple works of art using age-appropriate tools such as pencils, crayons, markers, and
oil pastels
Students will be able to create a work of art using age-appropriate techniques such as drawing, cutting, pasting, and
coloring
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Students will recognize prehistoric artworks
Students will understand how art and artists from the past have influenced artworks today
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Students will understand age-appropriate vocabulary used to critique or talk about art as described in the K-2 Visual Art
Objectives
26.B.1d-Demonstrate knowledge and skills
to create visual works of art using
manipulation, eye-hand coordination,
building and imagination.
Art History
Illinois State Standards:
27.B.1 Know how images, sounds and
movement convey stories about people,
places and times.
Self-Assessment/Critique