Pre-primary

Art

Art as a subject matter is process-oriented, and allows students to explore materials as they create. For young children, clay is the preferred medium for sculpture when creating their first pieces of art. Puppets are used to teach art history and introduce students to renowned artists and their work. Art and art history are regularly integrated with classroom themes whenever possible.

Sample artists: Rousseau, Monet, Calder, Chagall, Manet, Gaudi and Renoir.

Primary

Art

The study of ceramics is furthered through the use of the potter's wheel. Students in the Primary Division paint their first acrylic canvas and learn about color mixing, form, line and composition. Art history lessons increase in depth as students progress through the grades. Art at this level is both process and product-oriented, and is regularly integrated with classroom themes when possible.

Sample artists: Rubens, Van Gogh, Vermeer, Hals, Durer, F.L. Wright, Sistine Chapel Renovation, Escher, Corbusier and El Greco.

Intermediate

Art

Our 4th through 6th graders continue gaining ceramic techniques through the use of the potter's wheel and working with acrylics on canvas. Each 6th grader works on a self-portrait where they apply visual fundamentals of line, form and perspective that have been learned over their years at Oak Lane. Students also have opportunities to pursue independent interests in art. Written and oral reports are prepared for art history.

Sample artists: Breughel, Bosch, Eakins, Hopper, El Greco, Mondrian and Goya.