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Elementary Elementary Art Grade 4

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Suggested Prerequisites

N/A

Description

Students learn about the Elements of Art, Principles of Design, and Craftmanship skills through the exploration of master artists and art techniques. At the same time, exploring techniques like the effects of pressure, a resist, paint, mixed media, and more. Students will dive into the works of artists such as Faith Ringgold, Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Mary Ann Carroll, Yayoi Kusama, and Bridget Riley. Connecting art techniques to the Elements of Art, Principles of Design, and master artists is a fundamental aspect of the course and ensures that students of all learning styles have an opportunity to succeed.

Module One: Line

-line as an element of art

-identify different types of lines

-types of public art

-places public art is displayed

-copyright

-Op Art

-Bridget Riley

-rhythm and movement as a principle of design

-Abstract vs. Realism

-objective vs non-objective

-drawing

-drawing with different pressure

-Frank Stella

-craftsmanship skills

Module Two: Shape

-shape as an element of art

-geometric and organic shapes

-2D shapes vs 3D forms

-repetition and pattern as a principle of design

-symbolism

-still life

-oil and chalk pastels

-layers and overlapping with pastels

-blending techniques

-craftsmanship skills

Module Three: Color

-color as an element of art

-primary, secondary, and tertiary colors

-layering with colored pencils

-Yayoi Kusama

-architecture – organic and geometric in 3D forms

-emphasis as a principle of design

-decorative vs utilitarian art

-art careers

-Antoni Gaudi

-outlining with a permanent marker

-using pressure with crayons and colored pencils

-creating a circle

-craftsmanship skills

Module Four: Value

-value as an element of art

-value scale

-tints, tones, and shades

-colors convey feelings

-Mary Ann Carroll

-contrast as a principle of design

-silhouette

-contour lines

-seascape, cityscape, landscape

-constructive criticism

-part of a paintbrush and different types

-watercolor, acrylic, and tempera paint

-prints

-craftsmanship skills

 

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