Welcome to Yorktown Christian Academy ~ Art Class Page
Teacher: Donna Tiemann
I hope you are pleased with the art program. If you need to contact me, my email address is DTiemann@YCA.org and my cell number is 361-537-7113.
The fundamental measures for art class for all ages are based on four categories of learning.
Perception ~ Creative Expression ~ Historical and Cultural Heritage ~ Critical Evaluation
During the year students will focus on visual awareness, memory, imagination and sensitivity to the environment as a source for creating artworks. Our class uses various techniques and tools to express creativity!
March
February 27, 2012 - All classes will be posting the Fruits of the Spirit artworks in the hallway. Please stop by and see their great creations! This week's lesson will cover the history of Toys, Marbles, Frisbee's and Board Games. All of which started with an idea and design in mind. These intriguing stories describe the artful thinking process of designers and each lesson is followed up with a creative activity for students to work together to design their own board game or new toy with instructions.
March 5, 2012 - This week students will learn about the history of video games and their origins and creators who generate computer animation. They will continue working on the board games and toys.
March 12, 2012 - It is interesting how computer animation has spilled over to our smart phones and ipads with apps. Students will see a demonstration of how an app is actually made. All classes will also working on a St. Patrick's Day craft!
March 19, 2012 - This week we will be discussing advertising in businesses. Each student is encouraged to bring a cereal box for discussion. We will be talking about patents and trademarks.
March 26, 2012 - We will be having fun developing our own advertisements for the board games designed by the children. Look for an exciting display in April!
LOLLIPOP CLUB
Each week we discuss certain topics and if you know the answers you can be part of the Lollipop Club and win a prize!
Topic: Realistic drawing tips. Always start with a center point, breakdown objects into recognizable shapes, darken intersections, find the direction of the sun and shade and crosshatch.
Curriculum Content—Year at a Glance
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd
Terms and Vocabulary Words as Related to Perception
- Five senses
- Ideas
- Imagination
- Art related to Feelings
- Variety
- Color - primary, 4 color process, tones
- Texture
- Forms
- Lines
- Shapes
- Space
- Nature made
- Human made
- Art elements
- Emphasis
- Patterns
- Rhythm
Art Skills as Related to Creative Expression
- Drawing
- Painting - Water Color, Acrylic
- Printmaking
- Arranging
- Order
- Manipulating
- Constructing
History and Culture
- Identify simple subjects, stories and constructions
- Share ideas and respect of differences
Response and Evaluation
- Identify and evaluate reasons for preferences in personal artwork and by others artists.
3rd, 4th and 5th
Terms and Vocabulary Words as Related to Perception
- Five senses
- Ideas
- Imagination
- Art related to Feelings
- Art related to Self
- Art related to Family
- Art related to School
- Art related to Community
- Variety
- Color - primary, 4 color process, tones
- Texture
- Forms
- Horizontal Lines, Verizon Lines
- Overlapping
- Vanishing Points
- Middle Ground, Foreground (bigger, darker)
- Lines - curved, hatched, round, shaded, highlighted, smudged
- Shapes –symmetrical, asymmetrical
- Space
- Nature made
- Human made
- Art elements
- Emphasis
- Patterns
- Rhythm
- Visual symbols
- Value
- Balance
- Proportion
- Unity
- Organizers
Art Skills as Related to Creative Expression
- Drawing
- Painting - watercolor
- Painting - Acrylic, Indian Ink
- Arranging
- Order
- Pointillism
- Manipulating
- Constructing
- Ceramics
- Fiber art
- Photography
- Compare design and usage in everyday life
History and Culture
- Identify simple subjects, stories and constructions
- Share ideas and respect of differences
- Compare artwork from past, present, cultures, American history, national periods, traditions
- Identify art jobs
Response and Evaluation
- Identify and evaluate reasons for preferences such as intent and moods in personal artwork and by others artists.
- Analyze exhibitions and portfolios for properties, history and culture
- Form conclusions
6th, 7th and 8th
Terms and Vocabulary Words as Related to Perception
- Five senses
- Ideas
- Imagination
- Art related to Feelings
- Art related to Self
- Art related to Family
- Art related to School
- Art related to Community
- Variety
- Color - primary, tones, process, complimentary, shade, tint
- Texture
- Forms
- Lines - curved, hatched, round, shaded, highlighted, smudged
- Shapes –symmetrical, asymmetrical
- Horizontal Lines, Verizon Lines
- Overlapping
- Vanishing Points
- Middle Ground, Foreground (bigger, darker)
- Space
- Nature made
- Human made
- Art elements
- Emphasis
- Patterns
- Rhythm
- Visual symbols
- Value
- Balance
- Proportion
- Unity
- Organizers
- Interdependence
- Themes
- Observation
- Experiences
- Art related to traditions and traditional events
- Art related to cultures
- Concepts
- Appropriate Tools
- Content
- Moods
- Intent
- Meaning
- Critical attributes
- Exhibitions
- Portfolios
Art Skills as Related to Creative Expression
- Drawing
- Painting - Acrylic, Indian Ink
- Printmaking
- Arranging
- Order
- Manipulating
- Constructing
- Ceramics
- Fiber art
- Pointillism
- Photography
- Film Making
- Electronic media—Photoshop, news paper editing
- Compare design and usage in everyday life, marketing usage
- Tool selection
History and Culture
- Identify simple subjects, stories and constructions
- Share ideas and respect of differences
- Compare artwork from past, present, cultures, American history, national periods, traditions
- Analyze electronic and technology’s art influence
- Identify art jobs, careers and vocational opportunities
Response and Evaluation
- Identify and evaluate reasons for preferences such as intent and moods in personal artwork and by others artists.
- Analyze exhibitions and portfolios for properties, history and culture using critical
- attributes for content, intent and meaning
- Conduct in progress analysis, interpret and form conclusions