Philosophy & Mission Statement
Philosophy, Mission Statement & Learning Principles
CBSD Art Philosophy
The Central Bucks Art Department provides a comprehensive visual arts education, nurturing lifelong artists and visionaries with essential 21st-century skills.
Our K-12 Art Department is focused on:
1. Creating a dynamic learning environment.
2. Fostering self-expression and individual voice.
3. Supporting social, emotional, and sensory wellness.
4. Encouraging creativity and problem-solving skills.
5. Promoting collaboration and innovation in art.
6. Embracing advancements in education and technology.
7. Utilizing 21st-century skills for self-expression.
CBSD ART Mission Statement
Central Bucks educators strive to create a safe environment that empowers students to become self-motivated learners. They will foster creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration in the visual arts to help students connect with their community and the world..
CBSD Art K-12 Learning Principles
- All learners can achieve complex and high-quality work when effective learning conditions are established.
- Art students learn when product and process modeling demonstrations meet relevant learning criteria.
- Students learn best when they are focused on objectives and actively engaged in the learning experience.
- Art students learn best when connections are made to prior knowledge and personal interests.
- Students learn best in a safe environment that encourages experimentation and creative risks.
- Learning is most effective when the differences in learners’ prior knowledge, interests, and strengths are considered.
- Students are more likely to succeed when they believe that the task can be achieved with a reasonable amount of effort.
- Students learn best when they recognize connections between new knowledge, future learning opportunities, and their various applications across disciplines.
- Effective learning relies on practicing tasks repeatedly to enhance both fluency and accuracy.
- Students gain a deeper understanding when they take the time to reflect on and summarize their learning experiences.
- Successful learning involves the ability to reflect on experiences, self-assess one's understanding, and utilize feedback to make necessary adjustments.
- Visual arts processes can enhance creative thinking, equipping students with essential real-world skills.
- Students can engage in the creative process to solve problems and generate new learning concepts.
- Art students can utilize appropriate technology to enhance their creative growth and improve their creative processes.
