Arts - Concept Map
Arts Education in Elementary Teaching
Related concepts
Elements of Art
Sub concepts
- Line - continuous marks with varying qualities
- Shape - two-dimensional areas (geometric/organic)
- Form - three-dimensional objects with volume
- Color - hue, value, and intensity properties
- Texture - surface qualities (tactile/visual)
- Space - positive and negative areas
- Value - degrees of light and darkness
Relationship to central
Fundamental building blocks that teachers must understand to guide student artistic expression and meet K-12 BEC visual arts competencies
Principles of Design
Sub concepts
- Balance - visual equilibrium in compositions
- Emphasis - creating focal points
- Unity - achieving visual coherence
- Variety - adding visual interest
- Proportion - size relationships
- Movement - directing viewer attention
- Rhythm - repetitive patterns
Relationship to central
Organizational concepts that help teachers guide students in creating visually effective artwork aligned with DepEd MAPEH curriculum standards
Philippine Art Heritage
Sub concepts
- Indigenous arts - Manunggul jar, Banaue terraces
- National Artists - Amorsolo, Luna, Abueva
- Traditional crafts - T'nalak, Piña weaving
- Colonial influences - Spanish religious art
- Contemporary expressions - modern Filipino artists
Relationship to central
Cultural foundation that elementary teachers must integrate to develop students' national identity and appreciation for local traditions as mandated by RA 7836
Color Theory
Sub concepts
- Primary colors - red, yellow, blue
- Secondary colors - orange, green, violet
- Color harmonies - complementary, analogous
- Temperature - warm and cool colors
- Value changes - tints, shades, tones
Relationship to central
Essential knowledge for teaching visual literacy and helping students understand color relationships in art creation
Child Art Development
Sub concepts
- Scribbling stage (2-4 years)
- Pre-schematic stage (4-7 years)
- Schematic stage (7-9 years)
- Dawning realism (9-11 years)
- Pseudo-naturalism (11-13 years)
Relationship to central
Developmental understanding that guides age-appropriate art instruction for Grades 1-6 students according to child psychology principles
Art Integration Strategies
Sub concepts
- Language arts integration - story illustration
- Mathematics connection - geometric patterns
- Science visualization - scientific drawing
- Social studies enhancement - cultural art study
- Cross-curricular projects
Relationship to central
Pedagogical approaches that allow teachers to connect arts with other subjects, supporting holistic learning as emphasized in K-12 curriculum
Art Materials and Techniques
Sub concepts
- Drawing materials - crayons, pencils, markers
- Painting media - watercolor, tempera
- Sculpture materials - clay, recyclables
- Printmaking techniques - stamps, monoprints
- Safety considerations - non-toxic materials
Relationship to central
Practical knowledge of safe, age-appropriate materials and methods for elementary classroom art activities
Art Appreciation Skills
Sub concepts
- Description - observing literal content
- Analysis - examining formal elements
- Interpretation - understanding meaning
- Evaluation - making aesthetic judgments
Relationship to central
Critical thinking framework that teachers use to develop students' visual literacy and aesthetic judgment
Concept connections
- Elements of ArtPrinciples of DesignElements are organized using design principles to create effective artworks
- Color TheoryElements of ArtColor is one of the fundamental elements that requires deep theoretical understanding
- Child Art DevelopmentArt Materials and TechniquesDevelopmental stages determine appropriate materials and techniques for each age group
- Philippine Art HeritageArt Integration StrategiesCultural art knowledge enhances social studies and identity formation lessons
- Art Appreciation SkillsElements of ArtUnderstanding elements helps students describe and analyze artworks effectively
- Art Appreciation SkillsPrinciples of DesignDesign principles provide framework for analyzing how artworks are organized
- Art Integration StrategiesChild Art DevelopmentIntegration activities must be developmentally appropriate for target grade levels
- Art Materials and TechniquesElements of ArtDifferent materials and techniques help students explore various artistic elements
- Philippine Art HeritageArt Appreciation SkillsStudents use appreciation skills to understand and evaluate Filipino artworks
- Color TheoryArt Materials and TechniquesColor theory knowledge guides selection and use of painting materials
Diagrams
Complete Arts Education Framework for Elementary Teachers
Comprehensive visual overview of all major concepts in arts education that elementary teachers need to master for the LET exam and effective classroom instruction
Art Appreciation Process for Elementary Students
Step-by-step process teachers can use to guide elementary students through art appreciation, developing critical thinking and visual literacy skills
Child Art Development Progression
Developmental stages that show how children's artistic abilities progress, helping teachers set appropriate expectations and provide suitable guidance for each grade level
Arts Integration in Elementary Curriculum
Visual representation of how arts education connects with and enhances other core subjects in the K-12 curriculum, supporting holistic learning approaches
Distribution of Philippine Art Periods in Elementary Curriculum
Recommended emphasis distribution when teaching Philippine art history to elementary students, ensuring balanced exposure to all major periods while highlighting modern and contemporary works