Visual Arts Scope and Sequence- Artistic Perception
The Elements of Art (B, I) (P, A)
Line K 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-
Explore
Identify
Differentiate
Hand-eye coordination
Directionality
Enclose shape / define space
Line quality / variety
Functions of line: pattern, texture,
create contrast, movement, enclose
and define space
Descriptive qualities
Expressive qualities
Implied Lines
Use line to create value
Psychological qualities
(B, I) (P, A)
Shape K 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-12 11-
Identify, name
Differentiate between geometric and
free form (organic) shape
Differentiate between shape and
form
Open / closed
Figure ground perception
Organic / natural
Positive / negative
Abstract / invented
Exaggeration and distortion
Symbolism
Multiple views
Psychological
(B, I) (P, A)
Form K 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-
Identify / name
Differentiate between geometric and
free form (organic) shape
Differentiate between shape and
form
Open / closed
Organic / natural
Volume / mass
Cultural / architectural
Abstract / invented
Distortion / exaggeration
Expression
Multiple Views
Psychological