Art Instruction

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Art Lead Teacher

Mrs. Sandra Estes-Bishop

Primary-Elementary Visual Art

The K-5 Visual Arts program serves as an introduction for the sequential development of the District’s Visual Arts curriculum. It is designed to provide a variety of opportunities for creative personal expression and student learning, and emphasizing the individual student’s accomplishments in a positive, cooperative, productive and creative learning environment. As students’ progress though their K-5 career, creative exploration of materials continues to be provided as well as new challenges appropriate to their developmental changes.

PES Art Program Outcomes

PES Art Program Outcomes

Kindergarten

Create art in two and three-dimensions while exploring a variety of techniques, tools and media to create art
Explore the Elements and Principles of Design (line, shape, color, texture, space, balance, pattern)
Practice observation skills
Begin to identify sequential steps to create works
Learn to describe personal art work
Make meaningful connections between the visual arts, culture, and other curricular explorations
Participate in a variety of art displays
Begin to create art both independently and in cooperative groups

Grade 1

Create art work in a personal style that expresses a selected theme
Identify and use Elements and Principles of Design (line, shape, color, texture, space, balance, pattern)
Become familiar with a variety of techniques, tools and mediums
Continue to develop personal ideas for art by making meaningful connections between the visual arts, culture, and other curricular explorations
Identify sequential steps to create art in two and three-dimensions
Describe and interpret personal art work and the works of peers
Participate in a variety of art displays
Create art both independently and in cooperative groups

Grade 2

Create two and three-dimensional art work that integrates personal ideas, while seeking solutions and relying on peers for assistance and inspiration
Identify with confidence, and incorporate with intent, the Elements and Principles of Design (line, shape, color, texture, space, balance, pattern)
Reflect upon the personal creative process
Conjure unique ideas with confidence
Expand ideas through preliminary research, planning, and discussion
Seek solutions through trial and error
Continue to develop personal ideas for art by making meaningful connections between the visual arts, culture, and other curricular explorations
Conjure unique ideas with confidence
Expand ideas through preliminary research, planning, and discussion
Seek solutions through trial and error
Describe, interpret and analyze personal art work and the work of other artists
Begin to create art displays with confidence
Create art both independently and in cooperative groups

Grade 3

Create art work, representing the development of personal ideas
Identify with confidence, and incorporate with intent, the Elements and Principles of Design (line, shape, color, texture, space, balance, pattern, form, contrast) with a focus on form and contrast
Create art in realistic, expressive and non-objective styles
Continue to develop personal ideas for art by making meaningful connections between the visual arts, culture, and other curricular explorations
Conjure unique ideas with confidence
Expand ideas through preliminary research, planning, and discussion
Seek solutions through trial and error, and assist others in need
Describe, interpret and analyze personal art work and the work of other artists
Continue to create art displays with confidence
Create art both independently and in cooperative groups

Grade 4

Identify with confidence, and incorporate with intent, the Elements and Principles of Design (line, shape, color, texture, space, balance, and pattern, form, contrast, emphasis, movement) with a focus on emphasis and movement.
Utilize appropriate techniques and media to create art that demonstrates the development of personal ideas
Routinely use creative problem-solving to create two and three-dimensional art within project guidelines
Create art in realistic, expressive and non-objective styles
Compare and contrast selected artists' works
Use key criteria to assess personal art work and selected artists' works
Create and participate in meaningful art displays for the school community to learn from
Create art both independently and in cooperative groups that expresses a selected theme

Grade 5

Identify with confidence, and incorporate with intent, the Elements and Principles of Design (line, shape, color, texture, space, balance, pattern, form, contrast, emphasis, movement, proportion) with a focus on proportion
Utilize creative problem-solving and select appropriate techniques and media to achieve a specific artistic effect in art work
Create and classify art in realistic, expressive and non-objective style
Assess personal art work and selected work by other artists, utilizing key criteria and distinguishing characteristics
Develop, participate, and evaluate art presentation in a variety of displays
Create art both independently and in cooperative groups that expresses a selected theme

Middle School Visual Art

The Canandaigua Middle School’s Visual Arts program bridges the gap between the K-5’s foundational learning to the upper-level content offered at the Academy. Students continue the creative exploration of materials while developing artistic skill, utilizing technology and continuing to be exposed to a variety of art genres. Our curriculum is designed to provide a variety of opportunities for creative personal expression, engagement in skills of critical thinking and problem solving, and student learning, emphasizing the individual student’s accomplishments in a positive, productive and creative learning environment.

MS Art Program Outcomes and Offerings

MS Art Program Outcomes and Offerings

Grade 6

6th Grade Art is a combination of two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and computer art. Students will apply an understanding of the artistic planning and designing process when creating a variety of art works from different mediums. The course will make connections to artists, styles and cultures. While viewing many different forms of art, students will be encouraged to respect the diversity of ideas presented to them. This course meets for half of the school year, every other day.

Grade 7

7th Grade Art is a combination of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art. Students will plan and create a variety of art works from different mediums, learning about art history or gaining real-life design experience through the exploration of career paths within the visual arts. The projects and design experiences in 7th Grade Art prepares students for visual art courses offered in 8th Grade. This course meets for half of the school year, every other day.

Grade 8

Elective Offerings:

Studio Art 2-D - Studio Art 2D is a single semester foundation course which satisfies ½ of the required 1 unit of credit in the arts for high school graduation. It is a basic foundation course focusing on the elements and principles of design, aesthetic awareness, problem solving and developing observation and technical skills. Students will apply these skills, through authentic assessments, while connecting their art to artists and art styles from the late 19th century to the late 20th century. A variety of media will be explored through the two-dimensional medium of drawing, painting, collage and printmaking. Craftsmanship and creativity will be encouraged through the student’s individual approach to the materials.

Projects, quizzes and a final exam are academic expectations. Students are accepted into this course based on past Art grades, work ethic, and teacher recommendations. Students will receive ½ unit high school credit for successful completion of this course. The course meets for the entire school year, every other day. Students must maintain an 85 average or above in this rigorous course to continue to participate in the 2nd semester.

Computer Art - Students will develop an understanding of the language, and concepts used when creating computer art. Students will utilize a variety of software in exploring the computer as another medium in creating personal art. This course meets for half of the school year, every other day.

8th Grade Sculpture - Students will fabricate a variety of 3-D works of art from different mediums. Students will demonstrate the ability to compare and contrast, analyze, and critique 3-D art with an understanding of art movements within the 20th century. This course meets for half of the school year, every other day.

8th Grade Art - 8th Grade Art is a combination of two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and computer art. Students will apply an understanding of the artistic planning and designing process when creating a variety of art works from different mediums. In addition, students will utilize creative problem solving and select appropriate techniques and media to achieve a specific artistic effect in their art work. The course will make connections to artists, styles and cultures. While viewing many different forms of art, students will be encouraged to respect the diversity of ideas presented to them. This course meets for half of the school year, every other day.

High School Visual Art

The Canandaigua Academy’s Visual Arts Department is committed to providing creative learning experiences which develop artistic skills, advance technological abilities, and nurture expression, while fostering an appreciation and understanding of various aspects of art. Our curriculum is designed to provide a variety of opportunities for creative personal expression and student learning, emphasizing the individual student’s accomplishments in a positive, productive and creative learning environment. The program seeks to equip students with lifelong learning skills of critical thinking and problem solving, as well as to provide opportunities for collaboration and cooperation. Through these learning experiences, we foster students' personal development, work ethic and sense of responsibility.

High School Course Offerings

High School Course Offerings

COURSE SELECTIONS

Studio in Art 2D
Studio in Art 3D
Ceramics I
Ceramics II
Drawing & Painting I
Drawing & Painting II
Drawing & Painting III
Sculpture
IB Visual Arts
Intro to Digital Media
Computer Art
Graphic Design

PLEASE NOTE:

Successful completion of two of the following: Studio Art 2D, 3D and Intro to Digital Media fulfills the ART/MUSIC requirement and will meet the State mandates for graduation.
Studio Art 2D and/or 3D are the prerequisites for most other art electives.
A 5 UNIT VISUAL ARTS BYPASS may be substituted for the 3-unit Foreign Language requirement to earn the Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation.

0801 STUDIO IN ART 2D

Half Year ½ unit Grades 9-12

Studio Art 2D is a single semester foundation course which satisfies ½ of the required 1 unit of credit in the arts. It is a basic foundation course focusing on the elements and principles of design, aesthetic awareness, problem solving and developing observation and technical skills. Students will apply these skills, through authentic assessments, while connecting their art to artists and art styles from the late 19th century to the late 20th century. A variety of media will be explored through the two-dimensional medium of drawing, painting, collage and printmaking. Craftsmanship and creativity will be encouraged through the student’s individual approach to the materials.

0802 STUDIO IN ART 3D

Half Year ½ unit Grades 9-12

Studio Art 3D is a single semester foundation course which satisfies ½ of the required 1 unit of credit in the arts. This course explores the Principles of Design through the production of sculptural works using a range of tools, materials, techniques, and ideas. Emphasis is placed on process and craftsmanship through skill development, observation, experimentation, and critique. Analysis of historical, cultural and contemporary art will broaden students’ understanding of the artistic process, fuel ideas, and empower them in seeing and interpreting the world around them.