Grade 5 Art
Course Description
This course will advance skills previously learned about the production of art while considering and applying the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Students will advance their abilities to create artworks using a variety of techniques, skills, and media. Students will refine their studio skills by maintaining rules and expectations of materials and equipment. Students will expand upon their art appreciation and knowledge in order to refine and communicate their personal aesthetic.
Course Big Ideas
- Recognize that the Elements of Art are color, form, shape, line, space, texture, and value.
- Recognize that the Principles of Design are balance, contrast, emphasis/focal point, movement/rhythm, proportion/scale, repetition, and unity/harmony.
- Consider and apply the Elements of Art and Principles of Design to create artworks.
- Practice and refine studio skills, and value art materials and equipment.
- Artwork can be analyzed for components and meaning.
- Develop an appreciation for artwork through discussion of artworks, artists, and movements while connecting art to historically and culturally relevant ideas, styles, genres, and periods
Course Essential Questions
- How do artists apply the Elements of Art to artmaking? (color, form, shape, line, space, texture, value)
- How do artists apply the Principles of Design to artmaking? ( balance, contrast, emphasis/focal point, movement/rhythm, proportion/scale, repetition, unity/harmony)
- How do you determine the best material to create a work of art?
- How do you demonstrate the use of materials, tools, and equipment safely and appropriately?
- How do you apply art knowledge to create a work of art? (skills, vocabulary, etc.)
- How can you discuss and analyze artwork using art vocabulary, historical context, and/or cultural meaning?
- How do you continue growth toward a personal aesthetic?
- How do you express an appreciation for artists, artworks, art styles, art genres and art movements?
Course Competencies
- Produce artwork with the consideration and application of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design.
- Produce artwork utilizing multiple art making processes, techniques, and media.
- Maintain studio expectations and rules for handling art materials and equipment.
- Use art vocabulary, historical context, and cultural meaning to discuss artworks and their characteristics.
- Develop and communicate personal aesthetic and value through artworks created.
Course Assessments
- Observation
- Artsonia
- Artist statements
- Artworks created
- Rubrics/self assessments
- Discussions