Visual Arts
Visual arts are offered to students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. All students receive sequentially based instruction in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for art through four basic strands:
- Perception
- Creative expression & performance
- Historical & cultural heritage
- Evaluation by high performing, focused visual arts instructors
Curriculum Emphasis
- Critical & creative thinking
- Problem solving
- Personal expression of ideas & feelings
- Studio experience
- Study of design, cultural & historical concepts
- Critical evaluation of art forms
Elementary PK6
The Richardson ISD VAPK12 art program begins at the elementary level with a designed, sequential curriculum provided by a highly qualified Art Teacher approximately 45 minutes per week.
The elementary art curriculum is designed to reflect the needs of all students represented on campus. Lessons are designed for students to look critically at art, think about concepts by asking questions, and collaborative discussions using artful thinking & other routines. Students plan out their art making process by sketching and problem-solving ideas before creating the art. After creation, students reflect and showcase their learning to the school community.