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Elementary Elementary Art Grade 3

Suggested Prerequisites

N/A

Description

Learn how to create mixed media art or observe Chokwe masks from Africa! In this course, students will learn the Elements of Art and Principles of Design while they explore art from the past and present. From abstract art by Sonia Delaunay to the organic glass sculptures of Dale Chihuly, students will learn art techniques that will fuel their creative spirit.

Module One: Line

-resist

-identifying line as an element of art

-identify different types of lines

-elements of art

-Sonia Delaunay

-principles of design

-movement and Rhythm


Module Two: Shape

-shape as an element of art

-types of shapes

-dot Painting

-John Mawurndjul

-principles of design

-repetition and pattern


Module Three: Color

-pastels

-Georgia O'Keeffe

-color as an element of art

-warm and cool colors

-principles of design

-emphasis

-complementary colors


Module Four: Value

-painting

-good craftsmanship

-principles of design

-contrast

-still life

-Cecilia Beaux

-art careers

-portraits

-value as an element of art

Module Five: Space

-Winslow Homer

-space as an element of art

-collage

-landscapes

-background

-middle ground

-foreground

-horizon line

-principles of design

-proportion


Module Six: Form

-glass

-sculptures

-pottery

-Dale Chihuly

-form as an element of art

-types of form

-creating form with a variety of materials

-principles of design

-variety and unity


Module Seven: Texture

-mixed media

-using different processes to create artwork 

-Jamini Roy

-texture as an element of art

-types of texture

-folk art

-craftmanship skills

-principles of design

-balance


Module Eight: Community

-Lois Jones

-clay

-masks

-use the elements of art in personal studio projects

-good craftsmanship

-art in the community

-real-world art

-principles of design