Grade 1 Art

National Core Arts Standards:

• VA:Cr1.2.1.a - Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art. 
• VA:Cr3.1.1.a - Use art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

PA Arts and Humanities Standards:

• 9.1.3 A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.
• 9.1.3 B Recognize, know, use, and demonstrate a variety of appropriate art elements and principles to produce, review, and revise original works in the arts.
• 9.1.3 C. Recognize and use fundamental vocabulary within each of the arts forms
• 9.3.3 B. Know that works in the arts can be described by using the arts elements principles and concepts.

• Artists use the elements of art to create artwork: line, color, shape, texture, form, space, pattern, and proportion.
• Artists can communicate using the elements of art: line, color, shape, texture, form, space, pattern, and proportion.

• Art has its own vocabulary that people use when making and talking about art.
• Artists use the elements of art to create original works of art.

• Students will know, identify, evaluate and create art that incorporates elements of art:
  • Line, shape, color, texture, form, space, pattern
• Students will use the elements of art and principles of design to describe works of art.

• How does an artist use the elements of art and principles of design to create a work of art?
• How does an artist use the elements of art and principles of design to discuss artwork?
   

• What (line, shape, color, texture, form, space, and pattern) do you see in this artwork?
• How is (line, shape, color, texture, form, space, and pattern) used in this artwork?
• How can we use (line, shape, color, texture, form, space, and pattern) to enhance our artwork?
• How can we use (line, shape, color, texture, form, space, pattern) to discuss our artwork?
• What are the different types of (line, shape, color, texture, form, space, and pattern) that you know?
• How can we decide on the success of an artwork based on the use of (line, shape, color, texture, form, space, pattern)?
   

• Elements of Art Posters/Visuals
• Elements of Art/principle of design songs
   

• Primary colors
• Secondary colors 
• Pattern
• Diagonal lines
• Portrait
• Vertical lines
• Horizontal lines
• Form
• Sculpture/3D
• Landscape
• Diagonal lines
• Geometric shapes
• Organic shapes/Free Form Shapes
• Overlapping
• Texture
• Color wheel
• Color
• Line
• Space

• Observations
• Discussions
• Projects/Products
   

National Core Arts Standards:

• VA:Cr1.1.1.a - Engage collaboratively in exploration and imaginative play with materials. 
• VA:Cr1.2.1.a - Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art. 
• VA:Cr2.1.1.a - Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design. 
• VA:Cr2.2.1.a - Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art. 

PA Arts and Humanities Standards:

• 9.1.3 A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.
• 9.1.3 B Recognize, know, use, and demonstrate a variety of appropriate art elements and principles to produce, review, and revise original works in the arts.
• 9.1.3 H. Handle materials, equipment and tools safely at work and performance spaces. 
• 9.1.3 J. Know and use traditional and contemporary technologies for producing, performing, and exhibiting works in the arts or the works of others. 

• Materials and processes for artistic creation within: drawing, painting, sculpture, multi-media.
• Safe and appropriate procedures for using materials, tools and equipment while making art.
• Artists explore and experiment with materials.

• Art media, techniques and processes work together to create works of art. 
• Artists balance experimentation and safety, freedom and responsibility while developing and creating artwork.
• The arts are inherently experiential and actively engage learners in the processes of creating art.

• Students will engage in exploration and imaginative play with art materials.
• Students will identify safe and non-toxic art materials, tools, and equipment.
• Students will create works of art using materials in appropriate and safe ways.
• Students will create works of art using learned art processes-Drawing, painting, sculpture, multimedia.

• How do I use art materials safely and appropriately when creating a work of art? 
• How do I create a work of art using various art mediums and processes?
• How do artists work? (together?)
• How can observing other artists' work help develop your artistic process?
   

• How do I safely use (art tools) in the art room? (Scissors, sharpies, glue, materials, erasers, sink)
• How do I properly maintain the art materials in the art room to (paint, draw, sculpture, or make multimedia artwork)?
• How does practice help an artist improve?
• How does exploration help an artist develop ideas?
• How does experimentation help an artist explore ideas and material?
• How do different materials create different types of artwork?
• How can exploring various art materials with others help expand on creative ideas?
• When creating your work of art, what did you notice about the artist's work that will help you in creating your own work of art? (line, shape, color, space, etc).
   

• Pencil
• Eraser
• Glue
• Sharpie
• Scissors
• Watercolor
• Tempera Paint
• Sculpting Material
• Drawing Paper
• Oil Pastel
• Watercolor Paper
• Construction Paper
• Markers
• Crayons
• Drying Rack

• Watercolor
• Pattern
• Overlapping
• Tempera Paint
• Paint Brush
• Printmaking
• Brayer
• Oil Pastel 
• Collage
• 3D
• Landscape
• Texture
• Resist
• Sculpture

• Observations/Modeling Artistic Procedures
• Discussions
• Projects/Products

National Core Arts Standards:

• VA:Re.7.2.1a Compare images that represent the same subject.
• VA:Cn11.1.1a Understand that people from different places and times have made art for a variety of reasons.

PA Arts and Humanities Standards:

• 9.3.3 B. Know that works in the arts can be described by using the arts elements principles and concepts.
• 9.1.3 C. Recognize and use fundamental vocabulary within each of the arts forms
• 9.1.3 I. Identify art events that take place in schools and communities.

• Artists are able to discuss artwork through artistic processes, concepts and artistic vocabulary.
• Artists from different times and places make art for a variety of reasons. 
• Artists use art vocabulary to identify preferences in artwork.
• Artists and other presenters consider various techniques, methods, venues and criteria when analyzing, selecting, and curating objects, artifacts, and artworks for preservation and presenting. 
• Artists know how to recognize and identify similar and different characteristics among works in the arts.

•     People gain insights into meanings of artworks by engaging in the process of art criticism.
• Artists from different times and places have different reasons for making art.
• Events like art shows and art within the community exist.
• Artists have a purpose for making and showcasing art. 
• Artists discuss artwork through artistic processes, concepts and artistic vocabulary.

• Discuss the meaning of artwork(s).
• Select artwork for presentation.
• Describe and analyze artwork.
• Discuss artwork based on artistic vocabulary/processes and concepts.

• How do artists compare various images that represent the same subject matter?
• Why do artists from different places and times make different types of artwork?
• How do artists use the elements of art (line, shape, color, texture, form) to describe artwork?
• How do artists describe their selection criteria for choosing artwork for display? 
• Why/Where do art events take place in schools and communities?
   

• What is the same and/or different between these two artworks when considering (Line, shape, color, form, texture, space)
• Am I able to find the differences and similarities between various works of art?
• How is the artwork from (time period/artist) different/similar to (time period/artist) and why?
• Why did this artist create this artwork?
• How can I describe my artwork using the elements of art vocabulary (line, shape, color, form, texture, space)?
• How can I explain why I chose a specific work of art for the art show?
• Do I know why art events take place in the school and the community?

• Art exemplars including student works
• Representations (digital and/or physical) of historical and contemporary artworks
   

• Portfolio
• Observe
• Communicate
• Craftsmanship
• Expression
• Images
• Artwork
• Present
• Prepare
• Art Show
• Line
• Color
• Form
• Shape
• texture

• Observations
• Discussions
• Projects/Products