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| Philadelphia, PA 19145 |
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Visual Arts
Students at the Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School are taught a National Visual Arts Standards based curriculum with a balance of content from four disciplines: art production (applying media and techniques), art history (and cultural contexts), art criticism (art vocabulary and discussion), and aesthetics (art appreciation). This provides students with an interdisciplinary, cross curricular study of the visual arts, as they develop perceptual awareness, critical thinking skills, and an understanding of the scope of the visual arts.
Students in kindergarten through fifth grade will develop their skills in drawing, painting, construction, printmaking, and craft. Emphasis is placed on the development of the children's perceptual awareness, understanding of color theory, knowledge of the elements and principles of design, critical thinking skills, and the encouragement of creative thinking and problem solving. Each lesson is developed to assist students in making connections to art history, multi cultural themes, and to the grade core subjects: literature, math, science, and social studies.
Visual Arts Majors in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade experience an enriched, intensive course of study that consists of two periods of instruction per day. The Visual Arts Major builds on the K-5 curriculum through the continued development of specific skills with emphasis in drawing and painting. Students complete comprehensive portfolios, which meet portfolio admission requirements for criteria based high schools that are noted for their Visual Arts emphasis. Additional emphasis is placed on careers in art, and the cultural role artists play in the school community, as well as the larger community. Field trips are an integral part of the class experience, and students also have opportunities to participate in contests, exhibits, and special projects. All art major students are expected to develop their artistic abilities to an advanced level.
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