Art

Kindergarten 
Big Ideas: The kindergarten art program develops drawing, painting and sculpting skills using a range of art materials, and explores specific artists and movements in art history. In addition to technical skills, students develop creativity and a passion for the arts through activities that often complement other curricular studies. Student artwork is collected in a portfolio to be taken home at the end of the school year.   

Grade 1
Big Ideas: The grade 1 art program develops students' drawing and painting skills, using various media and applications, while nurturing their creativity, self-expression, and passion for the arts. Student portfolios are taken home at year end. Highlights include exploring colours, lines and shapes through drawing, painting and collage; exploring patterns and textures through drawing and printmaking; and exploring various art media, including clay. 

Grade 2 
Big Ideas: The grade 2 art program focuses on developing students' drawing, painting and sculpting skills using different art materials and by examining specific artists and movements in art history. Student artwork is collected in a portfolio to be taken home at year end. Highlights include exploring colour, shape, texture and superimposition through painting and collage; exploring line, multiplication and fragmentation through drawing and printmaking; and exploring radial balance through various art media. 

Grade 3 
Big Ideas: The grade 3 art program focuses on developing students' drawing, painting and sculpting skills using different art materials and by examining specific artists and art movements. Student artwork is collected in a portfolio to be taken home at year end. Highlights include exploring colour, shape, texture and superimposition through painting and collage; exploring line, multiplication and fragmentation through drawing and printmaking; and exploring radial balance through various art media.