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ESA Art Curriculum

Updated: Nov 23

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Subject: The Foundations of Art

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Scope / Overview of Class: 

This is a foundational art class. Children will gain an understanding of artistic concepts, materials, and techniques while developing their artistic skills. Students will learn the elements of art including line, shape, texture, color, form, pattern, space, light, shadow, value, and scale through hands-on art projects. They will use different mediums and art styles to explore their creativity while developing fine motor skills and visual perception. 


Sequence / Method of Teaching / Lessons:

• Teacher will show examples, discuss the elements, explore materials, and help define each student’s personal artistic style

• Introduce a different element each week: Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Form, Pattern, Space, Scale, Value, Light and Shadow

• Students will have specific art activities to incorporate the week’s foundational element into their artwork during class

• Guidance and individual attention will be given to each student as they explore new artistic concepts

• Students will have the opportunity to share their artwork and artistic ideas with the class to get feedback and encouragement

• Optional homework assignments to build upon the skills learned in class 

• Review and reflect on lessons learned, frame favorite artwork, invite family to view artists work


Materials Needed: 

  • Shuttle Art Tempera Paint Sticks – 32 Colors

  • GETHPEN Filbert Paint Brushes – 12 pcs

  • Hulameda Paint Tray Palettes – 12 pack

  • Yangzhoumingxuan Foam Paint Brushes – 48 pack

  • LEOBRO Sponge Painting Shapes – 30 pcs

  • Apple Barrel Acrylic Craft Paint Set – 16 colors

  • unuaST Acrylic Paint Set – 14 colors (10oz bottles)

  • Crayola Washable Watercolor Paint Sets – 12 count

  • Crayola Artista II Watercolor Set – 8 colors

  • School Smart Plastic Watercolor Paint Cups – 12 pack

  • Ashby Watercolor Practice Paper – 100 sheets (9x12")

  • Prismacolor Professional Colored Pencils – 24 set

  • Crayola Colors of the World Markers – 24 count

  • Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers – 40 count

  • Crayola Ultra Clean Fine Line Markers – 40 count

  • Crayola Ultimate Crayon Box – 152 count

  • Amazon Basics Pre-sharpened #2 Pencils – 30 pack

  • Kimberly-Clark Scott Shop Towels – 55 count

  • X-ACTO Mighty Mite Electric Pencil Sharpener

  • TUXIYA Colored Cardstock – 300 sheets (assorted)

  • Astrobrights/Neenah White Cardstock – 75 sheets

  • BearBoss Brown Cardstock – 50 sheets

  • Canson Mi-Teintes Pastel Paper – Earth Tones, 24 sheets

  • Fuxi Sketch Book – 100 sheets (9x12")

  • MOFUNY Mixed Media Sketchbook – 60 sheets (9x12")

  • Strathmore Tracing Paper Pad – 50 sheets

  • Simetufy Canvas Boards – 32 pack (11x14")

  • Salt Earth Canvas Drop Cloth – 4x5 ft

  • Crayola Air Dry Clay – 5 lbs (white)

  • Crayola Air Dry Clay – 5 lbs (terra cotta)

  • Amrules Clay Tools Kit – 27 pcs

  • Juvale No-Spill Paint Cups – 12 pack

  • NewFamily Dustless Chalk Set – 12 pcs

  • Elmer’s Washable School Glue – 12 pack

  • Pentel Oil Pastels – 50 set

  • Faber-Castell Creative Studio Soft Pastels – 72 pack


As a professional artist and art teacher, these are the mediums and materials I use in all of my classes! I earn a (very) small commission if you purchase from the button above, but feel free to shop araound and find the best deals! I am an Arizona ESA vendor and also an ESA mom. Please reach out with any questions.

 
 
 

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