The RNESU Visual Arts Curriculum is written in four groupings under the umbrella VT Standard ,
Vital Result 1.16 Artistic Dimension. It includes: Skills Development, Making Connections, Approach To Work, and Reflection & Critique.
ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN:
FOCUS AT EACH GRADE LEVEL
Kindergarten-First-Second...Shape & Line
Third Grade...Color & Form
Fourth Grade------Space
Fifth Grade------ Texture/Pattern
Sixth Grade------Value
Seventh Grade------Principles of Design-balance, rhythm, movement, pattern
Eighth Grade------Principles of Design-contrast, emphasis, unity