Elementary Elementary Art Grade 4
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License Model
FlexPoint or School/District Hosted
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Number of Credits
1.0
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Estimated Completion Time
32-36 weeks
Suggested Prerequisites
N/ADescription
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
Module Five: Space
-space as an element of art
-positive and negative space
-Giorgio de Chirico
-shading
-one-point perspective
-vanishing point
-horizon line
-resist
-proportion as a principle of design
-realistic and distorted proportions
-Johannes Vermeer
-perspective
-problem-solving
-craftsmanship skills
Module Six: Form
-form as an element of art
-implied vs actual form
-geometric vs organic form
-Joan Miró
-balance as a principle of design
-symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial balance
-kinetic vs static sculptures
-Alexander Calder
-mobiles
-craftsmanship skills
Module Seven: Texture
-texture as an element of art
-types of textures
-implied vs actual texture
-Giuseppe Arcimboldo
-variety and unity as principles of design
-Ansel Adams
-digital art
-portrait photography
-collage
-mixed media collage
-face proportions
-self-portrait vs regular portrait
-craftsmanship skills
Module Eight: Community
-art in the community
-influences in the community
-art exhibits
-Faith Ringgold
-narrative quilts
-the history of quilts
-textiles
-colors in art tell stories
-printmaking