Art

Okay this is what Pam or was it Gayle wrote originally: Art Kinder demonstrates concepts and skills 1-Expresses ideas through original artworks with some control 2-Expresses ideas through original artworks and applies the art elements (line, shape, form, color, texture) 3-Consistently will apply the art elements in original artworks 4-Independently applies and expresses an understanding of the art elements in all of their art work Kinder participates in activities 1-Participates in the art class with reminders and redirections 2-Participates in the art class with few reminders 3-Participates in all of the art class projects/discussions 4-Participates in the art class projects/discussions and consistently demonstrates a strong understanding of the art elements and connets the information to other subject areas.

Here are the descriptors that all parents see now for the 4, 3, 2, 1. In addition then each subject area has their own descriptions of this - again you can read those by going to [|**http://www.roundrockisd.org/home/index.asp?page=1581**] 4 Understandings go beyond grade level expectation 3 Exhibit Matery of TEKS 2 Exhibit skill with Minimal Guidance 1 Exhibit skill with Direct Guidance

Here are Mercia's thoughts: Kinder 4 Exceeding grade level expectations. Able to use a variety of materials to express ideas in artworks. Goes beyond exit level expectations uses emphasis, color, line, pattern and rhythm. Shares ideas and can see how these principles are applied in the artworks. 3 Meeting exit level expectations Able to use a variety of materials to express ideas in artworks. Understands and uses line pattern, primary and secondary color, symmetry, horizon line, visual and tactile texture. Shares ideas about personal artworks of self and peers. 2 Making progress Trying to understand the concepts of the elements such as line pattern, primary and secondary colors, symmetry. 1 Experiencing difficulty.

1st Grade

4 Exceeding grade level expectations Identifies art elements such as color, texture, form, line and space and the art principles such as emphasis, pattern and rhythm. Uses a variety of media to create effective compositions using elements and principles. Expresses ideas about personal artworks and those of peers in relation to the elements and principles. 3 Meeting exit level expectations. Places forms in orderly arrangements to create designs. Invents images that combine a variety of colors, forms and lines. Uses art elements-line pattern, color, texture, form and space and the art principles- emphasis, pattern and rhythm. 2 Making progress- Trying to understand how to use the art elements and principles in compositions. Exploring a variety of media 1 Experiencing difficulty

2nd Grade

4 Exceeding grade level expectations Uses personal observations in artwork that include the elements of art such as color, texture, form, line, space and principles of art such as emphasis, pattern, rhythm, balance, proportion and unity. Uses a variety of media. Expresses ideas about professional artists, self and peer artwork in relation to the elements and principles

3 Meeting exit level expectations Using a variety of media uses skills to create effective compositions using design elements and principles.

2 Making progress- Trying to understand how to use elements and principles using a variety of media.

1 Experiencing difficulty What would we like to go with?