Heart of the Design - 3rd Grade Artists

Mar 3, 2013 Line, shape and color were the elements of art considered in this third grade design composition. With those elements in mind, the principles of design; balance,movement, contrast and repetition, were applied.

Architectural Additive Sculpture-2nd Grade Artists

Dec 20, 2012

Fish Sculpture-Second Grade

Nov 18, 2012 In learning the additive process of sculpting, second graders at Iles created three dimensional art. Students defined sculpture as having width, height, and depth, distinguishing it from two dimensional art.

First Grade Trumpets

Sep 23, 2012 We learn at an early age that the challenge with drawing is that we really aren't drawing what we are seeing. We are drawing the symbols our left brain has stored for us. First graders were shown a trumpet briefly then asked to draw it from memory.

Cubist Abstractions-Fifth Grade Artists

Apr 12, 2012 In studying an artist’s significant contribution to the visual arts, fifth grade artists examined Pablo Picasso. Recognized as one of the most influential artist in the 20th century, Picasso’s abstract style of Cubism was the style students employed to achieve their compositions.

cLOwNinG AROuNd-First Grade Artists

Mar 18, 2012 Iles first grade, artists had some fun with mixed media creating their clown portraits. The exploration of texture and balance added to their knowledge of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design.

Elmer the Elephant-First Grade Artists

Feb 6, 2012 First grade artists considered the following state goals when creating their versions of author/illustrator, David Mckee's Elmer the Elephant. Goal 25: Knows the language of the arts. -Identify primary colors: red, yellow, and blue.

Chinese Dragons-Fifth Grade Artists

Jan 21, 2012 This Chinese New Year celebrating the Year of the Dragon, fifth grade artists illustrated Chinese dragons. Exploring the way the arts play a role in celebrations throughout different cultures, students learned the dragon to be a symbol of good fortune.