Visual Arts Classes

St. John Bosco Catholic School is advised by the Diocese of Phoenix Fine Arts Standards, which are designed to promote the whole person by expanding the spiritual, moral, physical, creative, and intellectual development of each student.

Visual Arts classes provide:

  1. Age-appropriate instruction in media, techniques, design, and color
  2. Exposure to art from various cultures around the world

Art supports whole-child development by:

  1. Offering hands-on, rewarding experiences
  2. Fostering creativity, confidence, and collaboration
  3. Encouraging imaginative, out-of-the-box thinking

Simplicity is the Gospel Value emphasized in the Art curriculum.

Art Curriculum

Our program objectives include:
The Visual Arts program helps students understand the “how” of art-making and its connection to faith, culture, and self-expression. Our program objectives include:

  1. Elements of Art: line, shape, color, texture, space, form, value
  2. Principles of Design: balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, unity
  3. Art Techniques: drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, mixed media
  4. Art Appreciation: introduction to master artists, art history, and cultural styles
  5. Creative Reflection: expressing personal meaning through visual storytelling 

Lesson Structure

Art class consists of 30-60 minutes of instruction as follows:

  1. Prayer
  2. Art Concept & Skill Introduction
  3. Creative Studio Work
  4. Clean-Up & Art Reflection

Resources

  1. Phoenix Art Museum
  2. Tate Kids
  3. i.d.e.a. Museum
  4. Art for Kids Hub