• Art

     

    McHenry District 15's art instruction is aligned with the National Visual Arts Standards, which emphasize creating, presenting, connecting, and responding to art. Aligning with these standards ensures a comprehensive and well-rounded art education for students. 

    1. Creating: Students engage in the process of creating artwork, applying the elements and principles of design. This involves hands-on activities where students can express their creativity and develop their artistic skills.

    2. Presenting: Art instruction includes opportunities for students to present their artwork in various ways. This includes displaying artwork in the school, participating in art shows, or using digital platforms to showcase their creations.

    3. Connecting: Encourages students to explore the connections between art and our global society. 

    4. Responding: Students respond to art in multiple ways and engage in discussions about artworks, writing responses to art, and critically analyzing their own work and the work of others. This component fosters both a personal connection to art and a broader understanding of its impact.

    Key Learning Topics:

    • Creating: Students will use a variety of art media to create works of art.
    • Presenting: Art is displayed and shared within the school, in a classroom, and a yearly art show.
    • Connecting: Students will make cultural and historical connections to art through creating and discussion. 
    • Responding: Students will respond to art through discussion, creating, and reflection.