The Art Department provides students with a sequential, concept-based visual art instruction program consisting of: art production, art history, aesthetics and art criticism with an emphasis on the studio process. The art program allows for students to have multidisciplinary/multicultural experiences to make real life connections.

The first goal of the LCPS Visual Arts program is for our students to master the process involved in discovering, exploring, analyzing, discussing, reflecting, recording, and synthesizing the personal, historic, and cultural importance of the visual arts. At each grade level the focus is on the studio process. Art students will learn to develop personal initiative, self-discipline, critical thinking skills, and creative problem solving skills. 

The second goal is for the students to demonstrate an understanding of the collective body of knowledge associated with the visual arts including: principles and elements of design, color theory, technical skills, critical/creative skills, historic and cultural comparisons, and the vocabulary pertaining to each area.

The third goal is to ensure our students understand and can discuss in written and oral forms the powerful communicative and transformative qualities of the visual arts.

These investigations will enable students to expand their understanding of art history and cultures, place their work in stylistic and historic context, and broaden their personal visual communicative vocabulary. 

Art facilities are equipped with specialized equipment and materials to provide our students with the best visual arts experience. Students are provided with opportunities to exhibit art at their school and the following locations: George Washington University, INOVA Loudoun Hospital, Dulles Town Center, The Art Institute of Washington and the LCPS Administration building.

Art Department

Curriculum

Over the course of the year students will learn new processes and techniques for creating art along with the history of related artists, time periods and artistic styles. Students will gain a greater understanding of the basic elements of art and principles of design. The curriculum will include but is not limited to Drawing, Painting, Printmaking & Sculpture.

Throughout the year students will participate in "brainstorming" activities that will encourage them to generate multiple ideas and teach them problem solving skills. They will also be expected to complete hand-outs and take unit quizzes directly related to each project.   

Summative Assessments: Each unit is worth 50 points.

Define: Students are expected to know basic concepts and art terms related to a particular unit of study. These assessments contain multiple choice, true/false, matching and short answer questions.  This assessment is worth 15 points. 

Demonstrate: Students are expected to create a piece of artwork directly related to each unit. Their project grade is worth 25 points. 

Reflection: Throughout the unit students will be asked to write a reflection piece and complete an artist statement. This portion is worth 10 points.

Re-Take Policy: All students have ONE opportunity to get an “A” on the define assessment.

• Students may only re-take an assessment one time.

• Any student that scores a 70-79 must communicate with me that they would like to re-take the assessment.

• A student that scores a 69 or below will be approached by me to re-take the assessment.

• The highest grade that a student can receive on a re-take is an 80%. If in the event the re-take grade is lower than the original grade the higher grade will be recorded.

Formative Assessments:

Provide feedback on a daily basis whereby both the teacher and the student know where they stand. These assessments are not weighted and may or may not be recorded in ParentVue.