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Art education in the School Town of Munster provides students a vast variety of experiences that enhance creative expression and critical thinking through the study, creation, and appreciation of art.
 

Art instruction in the School Town of Munster will provide differentiated learning opportunities that challenge student's individual creativity. Art education contributes to:

·        Individuality and freedom of expression
·        Enrichment and quality of life
·        Appreciation and respect for diversified cultures
·        The interest in art skills.
·        Learning about future careers related to the arts.

·        Experiencing art like an artist.

 - Art Education in the School Town of Munster allows students to experience art like an
   artist through a studio environment.
 - All students should have the availability in their "careers" to elect art classes
   in a variety of media and techniques.

- All Students should be encouraged to include a variety of art in their "careers".
- Art contributes to an enriched quality of life.

- All students have creative instincts and need an opportunity to express themselves.
- Art is a part of life and therefore important for the total education of a student.
- Art promotes individuality and freedom of expression, providing the opportunity for
   each student to actualize his/her potential.
- Art provides positive learning experiences which result in individualized thinking,
   self-discipline and the acquisition of skills.
- Art students are constantly challenged in problem solving situations.
- Art incorporates history and depicts the diverse changes of man; provides levels of
   appreciation and respect for diverse cultures through exposure to art and artifacts
   from around the globe.
- Art helps reflect and record civilizations.
- Art develops the right side of the brain and through this development relates interest
   and skills to future career opportunities.
- Art incorporates technology.

Art class meets or exceeds state and local standards and...
◊     Introduces, examines, and utilizes the elements of art: line, color, shape, form,
        texture and space.
◊     Integrates the principles of design which create a unified composition.
◊     Explores age appropriate media and techniques in the areas of drawing,
       design, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and textiles.
 ◊    Identifies and recognizes art, artists and art movements from the near and
        ancient past and present, all over the world.
 ◊    Builds on decision making skills while creating artwork.
 ◊    Uses critical thinking while interpreting works of art created by students and
         other artists.
 ◊    Examines, analyzes, and interprets artwork by comparing, contrasting and discussing
         art through the process of individual and group critique.
 ◊    Synthesizes material studied into the design and creation of unique and
         expressive works of art.
 ◊     Identifies careers involving art and exposes examples of art professionals.
 ◊     Encourages personal expression through a variety of projects.
 ◊     Expands and stresses personal creative goals.
 

Multiple forms of assessment are used to communicate achievement to students, teachers, parents and the community.  The results drive instructional practices, curriculum development and promote critical thinking and metacognition skills.  In addition, formative and summative assessments provide experiences that parallel state assessments. 

 

    Assessments can be implemented:

     *  as a pre test to assess students’ existing knowledge

     *  as a post test to assess knowledge learned

     *  to assess the effectiveness of instruction

     *  in a multiple choice, short answer, cloze, and narrative formats

     *  in the form of student presentations, products, conferences, and running records

 

The links below provide a detailed description of the standards, skills, concepts and vocabulary your child would need to master at the completion of that grade level or course.  Skills and concepts in red indicate where the School Town of Munster has either upgraded state standards or/and added local standards based on the needs of the students or course.