1.Language of Art Elements & Principles of Design
Describe visual elements and compositional design: line, texture, color, form,
value, space and shape, repetition, balance, emphasis, contrast, unity, and variety.
Distinguish between the art terms: theme, content & subject matter
Be able to analyze & select artworks based upon principles such as:
movement, stability, balance, simplicity, complexity
Recognize the Uses & Process of the:
2. Fine Arts: drawing, painting,etc..
3. Communication and Design Arts: Graphic/ Web Design, Photography
4. Architecture and Environmental Arts: sculpture, earth art, public arts, etc..
5. Crafts & Folk Arts: Ceramics, paper mache, found object, etc..
Of the above be able to:
Identify various media, techniques, processes, names of tools, etc..
Identify how media produces various expressive qualities in works of art
Define the main idea and subject matter in selected works of art
Maintenance and safety issues
6. Art as Communication:
ways of communicating ideas, expressing the artist’s thoughts and
experiences through different media choices
interpretation and meaning of subjects, themes and symbols
why various features and principles evoke a particular response1.Language of Art Elements & Principles of Design
Describe visual elements and compositional design: line, texture, color, form,
value, space and shape, repetition, balance, emphasis, contrast, unity, and variety.
Distinguish between the art terms: theme, content & subject matter
Be able to analyze & select artworks based upon principles such as:
movement, stability, balance, simplicity, complexity
Recognize the Uses & Process of the: