Music and Art are an integral part of the Carden Conejo School Arts program. In these subjects the children experience the freedom to express beauty and individuality.
Music & Music Appreciation
Throughout the school year, students will work on music theory, vocal training, movement, rhythm instruments, and music appreciation.
Students are engaged in singing games and activities that develop their music literacy skills and music appreciation.
In Music Appreciation class, students develop an interest in and appreciation for different styles of music.
Students learn to read and play music on various instruments.
- Kindergarten – Treble Clef piano (right hand)
- 1st Grade – Treble Clef & Bass Clef piano (both hands)
- 2nd Grade – Ukulele
- 3rd Grade – Recorder
- 4th Grade – Percussion Ensemble
- 5th Grade – Beginner Guitar
Art & Art Appreciation
Art classes build confidence and capability for expression.
Art appreciation classes help students identify, enjoy, and formulate opinions about beautiful works of art from the ages.
Our students learn about famous and influential works of Art and are taught to develop observation skills and to express their opinion. Expressive art is created every week.
- Kindergarten – Contour line drawing and color theory is taught. Artists studied include Da Vinci, Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, and Wyeth.
- 1st Grade – Line and figure drawing are continued in First Grade. Some of the artists studied are Goya, Manet, O’Keeffe, and Matisse.
- 2nd Grade – Landscapes, watercolors, clay work, and other media are explored. The artists studied are Sargent, Pollock, Cassatt, and Hopper.
- 3rd Grade – Primitive art is studied to accompany the curriculum, and the study of negative space is enhanced. Art Appreciation includes Impressionism, post, and neo-impressionism with artists such as Renoir, Sisley, Seurat, and Cezanne.
- 4th Grade – Advanced pastel drawing, watercolors, crayon resist, and 1-point perspective are taught. In Art Appreciation the students study the Dutch golden age of painting from the 17th century, including Vermeer and Rembrandt.
- 5th Grade – Abstract composition adds a new twist to Art this year. Art Appreciation focuses on Pop Art and contemporary art. Favorite artists explored are Warhol, Lichtenstein, and Britto.