Art Program
 

The goal of Christ the Divine Teacher School's art program is to engage students from preschool to Grade 6 in various projects on an age appropriate level that gives them an opportunity to express themselves in a unique way.This goal is accomplished in the following ways:

1.)   Students learn about the seven elements of art – line, shape, color, value, space, form, and texture.

2.)   Students discover the seven principles of design – contrast, rhythm, unity, emphasis, pattern, movement, and balance.

3.)   Students look at art with a cultural and historical perspective.

4.)   Students learn the correct way to use the tools and media as well as the proper techniques and processes to complete a work of art, (this includes scissors, glue, markers, colored pencils, pastels, chalk, paint, clay, paper mache, etc.).

5.)   Students look at works of art and develop the processes of critical analysis that will allow them to interpret meaning and respond aesthetically.

In the past, Christ the Divine Teacher School has participated in a partnership with the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art that has brought an art educator from the museum to the school.  The school has also hosted an Artist in Residency program through SAMA that brought an artist to the school for ten days.  During that time the artist worked with all students during their art classes.  A core group of students worked each day with the artist to create an art project has been displayed in the school. The school also works closely with the Latrobe Art Center to introduce students to various artistic techniques.

It is hoped that all students find their creative music in their art classes throughout the school year.