Develop and master art-making and music skills. Explore methods, materials, content, and styles of music and art. Produce works of art or music that have meaning and purpose. The Fine Arts program will help students express themselves in creative ways. Levine Fine Arts programming also involves students in comparative art/music history content and helps to grow their cultural vocabulary specific to art and music, furthering their cross- curricular connections. The courses help students reflect on the meaning, context, and value of art and music in various world cultures. The arts at Levine are also intended to give students knowledge of their growth, presented as “I Can” statements, which are measurable, attainable, and relevant to students’ interests. Curriculum is organized sequentially frombasic to complex skills and concepts. This format facilitates organization of student thinking and supports student growth over many years. Instructional strategies are adjusted for students with special academic, social, and emotional needs. The school provides qualified and experienced Fine Arts teachers, and values the knowledge and passion that that these individuals bring to the school community. The school supports, encourages, and tracks professional development of Fine Arts teachers. Curriculum Strengths — Visual Arts • The Levine Academy Visual Art Program involves students in all facets of the discipline: art production, art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and reading/writing about art. • Students are exposed to a full range of media and techniques through structured activities as well as opportunities for free exploration. • Curriculum is based on the National Core Arts Standards , encompassing all four of the anchor standards: Creating, Presenting, Responding, and Connecting. The National Core Arts Standards can be found here: https://www.nationalartsstandards.org/sites/default/files/Visual%20Arts%20at%20a%20 Glance%20-%20new%20copyright%20info.pdf • Teaching format incorporates the Studio Habits of Mind, a 21 st century learning framework: Develop Craft, Engage and Persist, Envision, Express, Observe, Reflect, Stretch and Explore, and Understand Art Worlds. These concepts help students understand that art is a discipline with purpose and meaning, and involves process, standards, and personal growth. Definitions of these concepts can be found here: http://www.pz.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/eight_habits_of_mind%20.pdf • Multiple forms of evaluation, assessment, and feedback are utilized: • Ongoing formative assessments as well as summative assessments at project completion. • Student art exhibits throughout the school year, encouraging feedback from the entire school community. • Participation in peer group critiques to learn how to give meaningful feedback and how to respond to comments received from others. • Program Development Strengths — Visual Arts • Art students are encouraged to participate in local, regional, and national art exhibits and contests whenever possible. Examples include: • RAVSAK (The Jewish Community Day School Network)
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