Art
The philosophy of Fernan Elementary art is to create a continuous learning environment in which the student develops a positive self-image through a variety of learning experiences and activities.Thinking is the essential ingredient of perception. It is vital that we plan our visual arts program so that it will stimulate and activate our students’ thinking.
The Art Education Program provides an environment in which the student can accomplish the following goals through leaning in art.
1. Acquire the aesthetic growth necessary to distinguish between creative self-expression and copy work.
2. Develop an awareness and sensitivity to the natural and man-made environments.
3. Demonstrate imaginative and innovative solutions to presented problems through the skillful use of a variety of media and tools.
4. Analyze and evaluate their individual artistic endeavors and the work of others.
5. Relate art in the classroom to other subject areas in the curriculum and to leisure time.
6. Develop an appreciation and understanding of artistic culture and heritage.
7. Become familiar with professions related to the various arts and their contributions to the development of society.
8. Develop the appropriate skills applicable to a variety of techniques and processes.
Art Links
Make glowing dot art with different colors, like the digital version of a Lite Brite!
This site has a wide variety of online jigsaw puzzles that are fun to put together.
Create digital artworks!
Make beautiful pixel art, create game sprites, GIF animations and even draw online.
Keith Haring shares his vision of art and inspires kids to discover their own creative side.
Metropolitan Museum of Art-for Kids
The time machine at the Met offers kids a fun way to search their collection.
Destination Modern Art allows children and adults explore paintings, sculptures, and installations together through online activities and hands-on projects.
Discover a variety of multi-generational programs and resources that engage children and adults in active exploration of art.
Play games and quizzes, watch videos about art and be inspired to make your own creations.
Learn about artist, Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson and create your own art.
Original art activities that help elementary school students express their own creativity while developing visual learning skills, abstract idea expression, decision making, mathematical and scientific intuition, cultural awareness, and problem solving.