Reviewing Elements and Principles
Understand how to intentionally select art elements and principles
Create a detailed sketch plan for an artwork
Demonstrate creative problem-solving in art design
“He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all craftsmanship, to devise skillful works, to work in gold, in silver, in bronze,”
— Exodus 35:31-32 (WEB)God gives creative skills and encourages intentional, thoughtful design in artistic work
Review previous art elements and principles, introduce planning concept
Demonstrate how to intentionally select and combine art elements
Students create detailed sketch plan using BibleMouse Art Planning Worksheet
Simpler: Choose fewer elements, use simpler shapes
Challenge: Incorporate more complex principles of design
Share planning sketches, discuss artistic choices
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll create our planned artwork
Second graders are developing abstract thinking and artistic planning skills
Children might feel overwhelmed by too many choices
Evidence of intentional element selection and basic design understanding