Grade 4 Art
Course Description
This course will strengthen skills previously learned about the production of art using the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Students will progress their abilities to use skills and techniques for the production of works of art. While working on projects and lessons, students will be provided the expectations and rules in handling materials and equipment safely. Through each project or lesson, students will be taught a variety of art vocabulary, historical contexts, and cultural meaning.
Course Big Ideas
- The Elements of Art are color, form, shape, line, space, texture, and value.
- The Principles of Design are balance, contrast, emphasis/focal point, movement/rhythm, proportion/scale, repetition, and unity/harmony.
- The Elements of Art and Principles of Design are used to create artwork, and can be identified within artworks produced.
- Part of maintaining a studio space is learning to work safely and use all materials and equipment appropriately.
- Art is a skill that builds upon previously learned skills to strengthen abilities.
- Art can be evaluated and interpreted based on a variety of characteristics including historical and cultural contexts.
Course Essential Questions
- What are the Elements of Art? (color, form, shape, line, space, texture, value)
- What are the Principles of Design? (balance, contrast, emphasis/focal point, movement/rhythm, proportion/scale, repetition, unity/harmony)
- How is a work of art created?
- How are art materials, tools, and equipment used safely and appropriately?
- How is art knowledge used to create a work of art? (skills, vocabulary, etc.)
- How can art vocabulary, historical context, and/or cultural meaning be used to discuss art?
- How do artists establish a personal aesthetic?
- How do viewers express an appreciation for art?
Course Competencies
- Produce art using the Elements of Art and Principles of Design.
- Produce art using a variety of techniques, materials, and processes.
- Handle art materials according to expectations and rules of the classroom.
- Initiate and contribute to artistic discussions as a class, as groups, or as individuals.
- Identify and communicate personal aesthetic and value through artworks created.
Course Assessments
- Observation
- Artsonia
- Artist statements
- Artworks created
- Rubrics/self assessments
- Discussions