WELCOME TO ART 2008

Your children will have Art once a week. There are two art rooms on the top floor of the C Block. We teach the art curriculum to grades Two to Five. There are opportunities to do after-school art through ECA.

Our department consists of two full-time and one part-time teacher:
Miss Terena Starkey C44
Mrs. Sasha Groufsky C43
and Mdm. Jennifer Chia C43/44
(part-time, not in on Wednesdays)

PYP Art at OFS

Through the process of PYP Art, children are encouraged to explore their creative potential, develop their own style and be risk-takers. The art room environment is fun, safe and serves to build a sense of ownership and appreciation. As children learn about their world, neighbors and themselves, Art aids in reinforcing community, empathy, and tolerance. By engaging in Art, students will develop skills to help them in other areas of their school experience. Art builds a child’s confidence, encourages creative thinking and provides opportunities for exploring media and developing art skills. Personal expression through art supports a well-balanced learning experience.

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This semester, all grades will be introduced to the
ART ELEMENTS and PRINCIPLES of DESIGN.
The students will be familiarized with art vocabulary, concepts, artists and art styles by exploring through media and skills.
The Art Elements
line
shape/space
texture
form
colour
value (tone)

PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

Click this to view our Art Inquiry Cycle

Here are weblinks where you can explore and find out more about Art:

LEARNING TO LOOK AT ART
http://www.brigantine.atlnet.org/GigapaletteGALLERY/websites/ARTiculationFinal/MainPages/PrinciplesMain.htm

ACTIVITIES & GAMES
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/links/artgames.html

ARTIST'S TOOLKIT
http://www.artsconnected.org/toolkit/encyclopedia.html

LEARN THROUGH PLAY
http://www.alifetimeofcolor.com/main.taf?p=4,1

THE ART ZONE FOR INTERACTIVE ART
http://www.nga.gov/kids/