FCPS Program of Studies

Fine Arts Curriculum

Art Kindergarten

The visual art curriculum for Kindergarten introduces concepts and processes that nurture creative thinking and problem solving. Students are taught how to use a variety of strategies to develop ideas and to plan for artmaking. They are exposed to the world of art through the introduction of recognized artworks and artists. At the same time, they are given artmaking opportunities to explore a range of subject matter that relates to the self and their sense of place. Students learn safe and appropriate media process steps as they begin to develop skills in working with a variety of art materials and tools. They participate in child centered experiences that allow them to construct knowledge through exploration, observation, discussion, reflection and production. Emphasis is placed on helping students begin to understand the value of the visual arts to society by integrating concepts and skills into a whole learning experience.

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Standard 1

USE IDEA DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING PROCESSES

Benchmark 1.a

Use a Variety of Thinking Skills and Strategies to Develop Ideas

	Indicator 1.a.1
	Collaborate to brainstorm a list of ideas for artworks

	Indicator 1.a.2
	Use personal experiences and observations to develop ideas

	Indicator 1.a.3
	Use visualization/imagination/humor/play to generate ideas

	Indicator 1.a.4
	Use role play, kinesthetic, and sensory experiences to develop ideas

	Indicator 1.a.5
	Generate ideas while listening to the teacher read aloud

	Indicator 1.a.6
	Use resources to generate ideas for artworks

	Indicator 1.a.7
	Use graphic organizers to develop ideas for artworks

	Indicator 1.a.8
	Play with materials and tools to develop ideas

	Indicator 1.a.9
	Investigate non-traditional materials to develop ideas

Benchmark 1.b

Design, Implement, and Refine Plans for Creating Original Artworks

	Indicator 1.b.1
	Design an original plan

	Indicator 1.b.2
	Develop a plan by making choices among ideas generated

	Indicator 1.b.3
	Use manipulatives to plan artworks

	Indicator 1.b.4
	Share and discuss plans for artworks with class or partner

	Indicator 1.b.5
	Consult with a teacher or partner to complete a plan for an artwork

	Indicator 1.b.6
	Follow a sequence of steps to plan/produce/reflect on art

	Indicator 1.b.7
	Follow a sequence of planning steps to develop designs

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Standard 2

USE ART MATERIALS, TOOLS, AND PROCESSES

Benchmark 2.a

Use Appropriate Steps in Media Processes

	Indicator 2.a.1
	Follow appropriate process steps when creating artworks

	Indicator 2.a.2
	Explain the sequence of steps in art processes

	Indicator 2.a.3
	Draw the sequence of steps in art process

Benchmark 2.b

Practice Safe and Appropriate Procedures

	Indicator 2.b.1
	Follow safe, appropriate and effective procedures

	Indicator 2.b.2
	Demonstrate appropriate use of ceramic/modeling/sculpture materials

	Indicator 2.b.3
	Use scissors safely and appropriately

	Indicator 2.b.4
	Practice safe and appropriate gluing techniques

	Indicator 2.b.5
	Use nonstandard units to measure objects in real world and artworks

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Standard 3

USE REFLECTION AS PART OF THE CREATIVE PROCESS

Benchmark 3.a

Use a Variety of Reflection Strategies

	Indicator 3.a.1
	Share artwork with others

	Indicator 3.a.2
	Use a mid-point check to reflect on progress

	Indicator 3.a.3
	Develop meaningful titles for personal artworks

	Indicator 3.a.4
	Discuss successes at the conclusion of artmaking experiences

	Indicator 3.a.5
	Write a sentence about an artwork

	Indicator 3.a.6
	Participate in gallery walks and comment on selected artworks

	Indicator 3.a.7
	Use a sketchbook or journal to document reflections

	Indicator 3.a.8
	Draw a personal artwork from observation or memory

	Indicator 3.a.9
	Evaluate the artmaking process using a self-assessment tool

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Standard 4

APPLY ART MEDIA/TECHNIQUES AND ART FORMS TO PRODUCE ORIGINAL ARTWORKS

Benchmark 4.a

Apply Fundamentals of Art and Design to Create Original Artworks

	Indicator 4.a.1
	Use basic shapes to represent people, places, and things

	Indicator 4.a.2
	Arrange shapes, forms, and objects to compose artworks

	Indicator 4.a.3
	Select and apply colors in artworks

	Indicator 4.a.4
	Experiment with expressive use of color in artworks

	Indicator 4.a.5
	Represent size relationships in artworks

	Indicator 4.a.6
	Use a horizon line in artworks

	Indicator 4.a.7
	Elaborate artworks by adding details, line, pattern, and texture

Benchmark 4.b

Produce Original Drawings

	Indicator 4.b.1
	Use crayons, markers, or chalk in drawings

	Indicator 4.b.2
	Manipulate drawing tools to make a variety of marks

	Indicator 4.b.3
	Explore rubbing with crayon as a drawing technique

	Indicator 4.b.4
	Outline objects and fill shapes with color

	Indicator 4.b.5
	Practice control when applying color

	Indicator 4.b.6
	Practice control in the use of drawing materials, tools, & techniques

Benchmark 4.c

Produce Original Paintings

	Indicator 4.c.1
	Use paint stations as part of the painting process

	Indicator 4.c.2
	Load and wipe a paintbrush before painting

	Indicator 4.c.3
	Practice control when applying paint with a brush

	Indicator 4.c.4
	Use the 3-step painting process

	Indicator 4.c.5
	Practice using a variety of brush strokes

	Indicator 4.c.6
	Use overpainting to add details

	Indicator 4.c.7
	Practice control in the use of painting materials, tools, & techniques

Benchmark 4.d

Produce Original Prints

	Indicator 4.d.1
	Print randomly and make organized patterns

	Indicator 4.d.2
	Use shape stamps or cardboard to make pictures

	Indicator 4.d.3
	Make a relief printing plate

	Indicator 4.d.4
	Make a rubbing from a relief plate or other surfaces

	Indicator 4.d.5
	Apply appropriate amount of ink for stamping and printing

	Indicator 4.d.6
	Practice control in the use of printmaking media and techniques

Benchmark 4.e

Produce Original Artworks by Using Textile Materials

	Indicator 4.e.1
	Weave under and over to create a pattern on a paper loom

	Indicator 4.e.2
	Use a variety of felt shapes to create an appliqué

	Indicator 4.e.3
	Practice the running stitch in an artwork

	Indicator 4.e.4
	Practice control in the use of textile materials, tools, & techniques

Benchmark 4.f

Produce Original Collages

	Indicator 4.f.1
	Cut straight, curved, and zigzagged lines, and cut on a fold

	Indicator 4.f.2
	Cut circles, squares, rectangles, triangles and free-form shapes

	Indicator 4.f.3
	Practice drawing with scissors to cut shapes and objects

	Indicator 4.f.4
	Arrange and glue shapes to make people, places and things in a collage

	Indicator 4.f.5
	Use recycled materials and found objects in a collage

	Indicator 4.f.6
	Practice control in the use of collage materials, tools, & techniques

Benchmark 4.g

Produce Original Sculptures

	Indicator 4.g.1
	Use slits, slots, tabs, and band-aid technique to join paper

	Indicator 4.g.2
	Use paper sculpture techniques

	Indicator 4.g.3
	Make a freestanding sculpture by arranging/joining shapes and forms

	Indicator 4.g.4
	Construct a functional object such as a book or mask

	Indicator 4.g.5
	Build with unit blocks, planks, containers or other materials

	Indicator 4.g.6
	Practice control in the use of sculpture materials, tools & techniques

Benchmark 4.h

Produce Original Ceramic Artworks

	Indicator 4.h.1
	Pinch, roll, press and form with modeling clay

	Indicator 4.h.2
	Form a pinch pot with an incised design

	Indicator 4.h.3
	Use clay to form a slab relief

	Indicator 4.h.4
	Apply glaze to bisqueware

	Indicator 4.h.5
	Practice control in the use of ceramic materials, tools, & techniques

Benchmark 4.i

Produce Original Artworks by Using Available Technology

	Indicator 4.i.1
	Practice drawing with a mouse

Benchmark 4.j

Choose and Apply a Variety of Art Forms to Create Original Artworks

	Indicator 4.j.1
	Create representational and abstract artworks

	Indicator 4.j.2
	Create functional/expressive art forms to represent ideas in artworks

	Indicator 4.j.3
	Create designs for environments or architectural structures

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Standard 5

PRODUCE ARTWORKS THAT EXPRESS PERSONAL IDEAS

Benchmark 5.a

Explore Themes of Self and a Sense of Place

	Indicator 5.a.1
	Create artworks about self and a sense of place

	Indicator 5.a.2
	Create artworks that explore concepts related to self

	Indicator 5.a.3
	Create artworks about self, family, community, culture

	Indicator 5.a.4
	Create an artwork that depicts personal appearance

	Indicator 5.a.5
	Create an artwork that expresses empathy and respect for individuals

	Indicator 5.a.6
	Create an artwork that reveals sensory awareness

	Indicator 5.a.7
	Create an artwork depicting personal interests and favorite activities

	Indicator 5.a.8
	Create an artwork about personal stories and experiences

	Indicator 5.a.9
	Create an artwork depicting favorite people, places, and things

	Indicator 5.a.10
	Create an artwork about self and traditions

	Indicator 5.a.11
	Create a self-portrait that depicts self in a future role in society

	Indicator 5.a.12
	Create an artwork comparing self with others

	Indicator 5.a.13
	Create an artwork about a favorite or imagined place

	Indicator 5.a.14
	Create an artwork that represents a real or imagined home

	Indicator 5.a.15
	Design a decorative or functional product for personal or family use

Benchmark 5.b

Produce Original Artworks that Explore a Range of Subject Matter

	Indicator 5.b.1
	Create original artworks depicting the human face and form

	Indicator 5.b.2
	Create original artworks depicting landscapes and environments

	Indicator 5.b.3
	Create original artworks depicting narrative scenes

	Indicator 5.b.4
	Create original artworks depicting animals

	Indicator 5.b.5
	Create original artworks depicting natural or man-made objects

	Indicator 5.b.6
	Create original designs for architectural structures

	Indicator 5.b.7
	Create artworks that depict concepts in visual form

Benchmark 5.c

Explore Thematic Connections Across Disciplines

	Indicator 5.c.1
	Use and apply knowledge from other disciplines

	Indicator 5.c.2
	Explore relationships between and among diverse subject areas

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Standard 6

USE GOOD CRAFTSMANSHIP TO PRODUCE AND PRESENT ARTWORKS

Benchmark 6.a

Produce Artworks Using Good Craftsmanship

	Indicator 6.a.1
	Practice and use neatness in the application of media

	Indicator 6.a.2
	Complete artworks according to established criteria

Benchmark 6.b

Prepare Artworks for Presentation and Display

	Indicator 6.b.1
	Label artworks with name and title

	Indicator 6.b.2
	Place and arrange artworks for sharing

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Standard 7

UNDERSTAND ART IN RELATION TO HISTORY AND CULTURE

Benchmark 7.a

Understand the Relationship Between Art and History

	Indicator 7.a.1
	Discuss historical content in artworks

	Indicator 7.a.2
	Discuss the historical development of art forms and styles

	Indicator 7.a.3
	Relate personal artmaking to the history of art

	Indicator 7.a.4
	Examine artworks for clues about artists, places, and events

	Indicator 7.a.5
	Identify legends/symbols/traditions/celebrations in artworks

Benchmark 7.b

Understand Art within a Cultural Context

	Indicator 7.b.1
	Identify different people/families/communities/cultures in artworks

	Indicator 7.b.2
	Identify family/community/cultural traditions portrayed in artworks

	Indicator 7.b.3
	Discuss forms and functions of art and architecture

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Standard 8

APPLY CRITICISM AND AESTHETICS

Benchmark 8.a

Use Art Criticism when Producing and Responding to Artworks

	Indicator 8.a.1
	Describe artworks using the five senses

	Indicator 8.a.2
	Respond to artworks by naming or describing what is seen

	Indicator 8.a.3
	Identify and describe media or techniques used to create artworks

	Indicator 8.a.4
	Distinguish between 2D shapes and 3D forms in artworks

	Indicator 8.a.5
	Describe shapes/colors/lines/textures/patterns seen in artworks

	Indicator 8.a.6
	Identify and interpret visual clues in artworks

	Indicator 8.a.7
	Identify setting, character, and characteristics in artworks

	Indicator 8.a.8
	Discuss how artists recognize and depict people/places/things

	Indicator 8.a.9
	Discuss and explain ideas expressed in personal artworks

	Indicator 8.a.10
	Discuss how artists express ideas in original and creative ways

	Indicator 8.a.11
	Compare and contrast ways artists convey similar ideas

	Indicator 8.a.12
	Compare and contrast different types of architecture

Benchmark 8.b

Apply Aesthetic Understandings when Producing & Responding to Artworks

	Indicator 8.b.1
	Describe reasons for creating art

	Indicator 8.b.2
	Share thoughts, experiences, and feelings when viewing artworks

	Indicator 8.b.3
	Select a preferred work of art and explain why it was chosen

	Indicator 8.b.4
	Discuss reasons for choices artists make when creating art

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Standard 9

USE ART VOCABULARY APPROPRIATELY

Benchmark 9.a

Use Art Vocabulary to Identify and Describe Form and Content

	Indicator 9.a.1
	Use appropriate vocabulary to describe approaches to artmaking

	Indicator 9.a.2
	Identify artworks according to their historical style

	Indicator 9.a.3
	Use appropriate vocabulary to identify subject matter in artworks

	Indicator 9.a.4
	Use appropriate vocabulary to identify two-dimensional art forms

	Indicator 9.a.5
	Use appropriate vocabulary to identify three-dimensional art forms

	Indicator 9.a.6
	Use appropriate vocabulary to identify various design forms

Benchmark 9.b

Use Appropriate Vocabulary to Describe Art Materials and Processes

	Indicator 9.b.1
	Use appropriate art vocabulary when discussing and writing about art

	Indicator 9.b.2
	Develop drawing vocabulary

	Indicator 9.b.3
	Develop painting vocabulary

	Indicator 9.b.4
	Develop printmaking vocabulary

	Indicator 9.b.5
	Develop textile vocabulary

	Indicator 9.b.6
	Develop collage vocabulary

	Indicator 9.b.7
	Develop sculpture vocabulary

	Indicator 9.b.8
	Develop ceramic vocabulary

Benchmark 9.c

Use Art Vocabulary to Identify/Describe Formal Attributes in Artworks

	Indicator 9.c.1
	Identify colors by name

	Indicator 9.c.2
	Identify basic geometric shapes

	Indicator 9.c.3
	Identify basic geometric forms

	Indicator 9.c.4
	Describe the attributes of shapes

	Indicator 9.c.5
	Distinguish between repeating and alternating patterns

	Indicator 9.c.6
	Identify horizon lines and ground lines in artworks

Benchmark 9.d

Describe Artists Roles, Careers, and Functions of Art Institutions

	Indicator 9.d.1
	Recognize that artists are people who make art

	Indicator 9.d.2
	Identify own and other artists' works as art

	Indicator 9.d.3
	Refer to artists according to their practice

	Indicator 9.d.4
	Discuss the function of museums, galleries, and sculpture gardens

Benchmark 9.e

Describe the Forms and Functions of Architectural Structures

	Indicator 9.e.1
	Describe the forms and functions of architecture

	Indicator 9.e.2
	Identify types of residential structures

	Indicator 9.e.3
	Identify architectural features of residential structures

	Indicator 9.e.4
	Identify materials used in the construction of buildings

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