Art

Alberta Program of Studies – Elementary Art Curriculum

Art for Kids Hub – http://artforkidshub.com/

“Dreaming With My Great Mother” – http://www.youraga.ca/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Dreaming-with-my-Great-Mother-Interpretive-Guide.pdf

On Tuesday we will be working on a second draft of our pieces (eg. adding backgrounds, details, etc.)
On Tuesday we will be working on a second draft of our pieces (eg. adding backgrounds, details, etc.)
Another example of Harry Potter artwork.
Another example of Harry Potter artwork.
A first draft of our Harry Potter artwork.
A first draft of our Harry Potter artwork.
We changed our outside bulletin board and put up some Multicultural art.
We changed our outside bulletin board and put up some Multicultural art.
Some of our origami.
Some of our origami.
Well done everyone!
Well done everyone!
They are so cute!
They are so cute!
Also very colourful.
Also very colourful.
Lots of detailed work by some students.
Lots of detailed work by some students.
Students were also using patterning.
Students were also using patterning.
Some completed kimonos!
Some completed kimonos!
Students were asked to consider the seasons and nature in their designs.
Students were asked to consider the seasons and nature in their designs.
Including our frogs.
Including our frogs.
The display case looks great! Come see the variety of Art that each class worked on today.
The display case looks great! Come see the variety of Art that each class worked on today.
Working on our Keith Haring inspired sculptures.
Working on our Keith Haring inspired sculptures.
Students demonstrated a lot of teamwork in helping one another with their fish.
Students demonstrated a lot of teamwork in helping one another with their fish.
They stand out against our trees!
They stand out against our trees!
These fish turned out really well!
These fish turned out really well!
Our "Fish in a Tree" inspired Art board.
Our “Fish in a Tree” inspired Art board.
Don't stare at it too long, you'll get dizzy!
Don’t stare at it too long, you’ll get dizzy!
Student's then used line to create a 3D effect.
Student’s then used line to create a 3D effect.
Students were asked to choose hot or cold colours.
Students were asked to choose hot or cold colours.
He has been admiring everyone's art.
He has been admiring everyone’s art.
Some completed line art.
Some completed line art.
Using rulers to keep the lines straight.
Using rulers to keep the lines straight.
Some of us chose some comfortable spots to work in today.
Some of us chose some comfortable spots to work in today.
Working on our outlines for our trees.
Working on our outlines for our trees.
Deciding which pink is a warm colour.
Deciding which pink is a warm colour.
Some students used a variety of mediums in their final pieces. Well done 4/5M!
Some students used a variety of mediums in their final pieces. Well done 4/5M!
They then chose their own medium to complete their final draft: water colours, pastels (oil and chalk), tissue paper, markers, crayons, pencil crayons, etc.
They then chose their own medium to complete their final draft: water colours, pastels (oil and chalk), tissue paper, markers, crayons, pencil crayons, etc.
Students completed multiple drafts of each piece... up to three!
Students completed multiple drafts of each piece… up to three!
Students worked hard during January to complete their own interpretations of the artwork that was part of the AGA's Travelling Art Exhibit: Dreaming With My Great Mother.
Students worked hard during January to complete their own interpretations of the artwork that was part of the AGA’s Travelling Art Exhibit: Dreaming With My Great Mother.
Students working together to examine and reimagine the artwork.
Students working together to examine and reimagine the artwork.
Students worked hard and look at the details of the pieces.
Students worked hard and look at the details of the pieces.
We were having a lot of fun.
We were having a lot of fun.
Some of us had to get a little closer.
Some of us had to get a little closer.
Others wanted to get into more comfortable positions.
Others wanted to get into more comfortable positions.
We will return to the exhibit next week to continue our work.
We will return to the exhibit next week to continue our work.

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Today we had a variety of materials to choose from in Art class: pastels, paints, markers, crayons, strings, buttons, beads, tissue paper, etc.
Today we had a variety of materials to choose from in Art class: pastels, paints, markers, crayons, strings, buttons, beads, tissue paper, etc.
Students are enjoying working together.
Students are enjoying working together.
And sharing each others' work.
And sharing each others’ work.
If you missed our artwork in the crowded gym last night, take a peak at our tropical birds! Mele Kalikimaka!
If you missed our artwork in the crowded gym last night, take a peak at our tropical birds! Mele Kalikimaka!
Students worked hard on this project over two days.
Students worked hard on this project over two days.
I like that even though we used the same tutorial, our birds turned out so differently!
I like that even though we used the same tutorial, our birds turned out so differently!
Each one is unique. Well done 4/5M!
Each one is unique. Well done 4/5M!
Some student created snowflakes and candy canes.
Some student created snowflakes and candy canes.
Our tree!
Our tree!
Merry Christmas from 4/5M!
Merry Christmas from 4/5M!
Some of our paintings.
Some of our paintings.
Students works are all turning out differently depending on their choices.
Students works are all turning out differently depending on their choices.
It was great to see students using a new medium.
It was great to see students using a new medium.
Some of us worked quickly and were excited to show off our finished work.
Some of us worked quickly and were excited to show off our finished work.
Others took their time, focusing on texture and details.
Others took their time, focusing on texture and details.
Some "Hot Suns, and Cold Moons" completed today!
Some “Hot Suns, and Cold Moons” completed today!
Safiya's fish.
Safiya’s fish.
Alyssa's fish.
Alyssa’s fish.
Risolat's fish.
Risolat’s fish.
Lucas' fish.
Lucas’ fish.
Mounika's fish.
Mounika’s fish.
Our completed rainbow.
Our completed rainbow.
yellow, green,...
yellow, green,…
blue, indigo, violet!
blue, indigo, violet!
Red, orange,...
Red, orange,…

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