Visual Arts
“Because the Catholic school educates the total child, art should not be seen as an “extra” or as something that is dispensable in the school experience, but as a subject integral to the mission of Catholic school education.
Art Show Buddies, Scavenger Hunt 2022
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Visual Arts at St. Stephen of Hungary School
Each year, students in all grades create projects that explore the following techniques: drawing, painting, collage, clay, sculpture and printmaking. They gain skills in each of these areas at an age-appropriate pace, revisiting the techniques in different ways over the course of the school year. A focus is placed on art production to provide the most hands-on and satisfying experience in the classroom. Each grade has a different theme that guides the curriculum over the year, ensuring that students will not repeat the same exact project but rather, will have the opportunity to use familiar techniques to explore different ideas.
THE FOLLOWING IS EXCERPTED FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK: VISUAL ARTS CURRICULUM
GOALS:
- Create, perform, and participate in the Arts.
- Know and use materials and resources of the Arts.
- Respond to and analyze works of art.
- Understand the cultural dimensions & contributions of the Arts.
“The arts are the voice and memory of all communities and all societies. They are a universal language, a unifying force for humanity and an opportunity for our students to express themselves. Throughout the ages, individuals have used the God-given gift of fine art as a way to bear witness to and commemorate the great moments in the life of Christ and the Church.
Our Art curriculum meets the high expectations of the National and New York State Standards in Art Education. It includes grade-level-appropriate exploration of:
- Aesthetics
- Art criticism
- Art heritage
- Art production
We encourage children to express their own thoughts and emotions through fine art as a way to cultivate creative thinking and emotional development. We integrate the role of the Church in the discussion of art history and criticism.”
