HEATHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ART DEPARTMENT
Anna Villachica, Art teacher
David Rivers, Art teacher

Welcome! As the art teachers at Heatherwood, we are looking forward to getting to know each and every student through many creative adventures. We will be discovering many things about the elements of art (color, line, shape, texture, and space) and the principles of design as we draw, paint, sculpt, build, observe, and talk about art. We will be using many different art materials and techniques to communicate our ideas and feelings. We will be learning about artists and art from different cultures. We will have fun learning and making Art!        Our curriculum sequentially supports the district and state Visual Arts Standards as follows: Communication: Students recognize and use the visual arts as a form of communication. Perception: Students know and apply the elements of art, principles of design and sensory and expressive features of the visual arts. Materials and Techniques: Students know and apply visual arts materials, tools, techniques, processes and technology. History and Culture: Students relate the visual arts to various historical and cultural traditions. Analysis: Students analyze and evaluate the characteristics, merits and meanings of works of art. What can you do as a parent? Ask your child about art class. Display your child's art projects with pride. Keep a portfolio with all your child's artwork. Frame and display your child's work in your home. Volunteer to be an art room helper. Donate interesting unwanted junk to the art department. Take your child to art galleries, art shows and museums. If you are an artist or have an art speciality, volunteer to share your talent at Heatherwood.