Course Overview:
In Art Grade 4, students learn about the Elements of Art, Principles of Design, and Craftsmanship 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.
Prerequisites:
Grade 3 (Recommended)
Required Materials:
- Printer
- Headset or earbuds
- Cell phone or scanner
- A sketchbook
Module Specific Materials:
Module One: Line
Op Art: Option 1
- White drawing paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Op Art Cube Template
- Colored pencils
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Tape
Op Art: Option 2
- White drawing paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Black permanent marker
- Markers
- Ruler or straightedge
Module Two: Shape
Dragon Eye: Option 1
- White paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- A circular item to trace
- Oil pastels or chalk pastels
- Optional – paper towel or baby oil
- Optional – fixative
Dragon Eye: Option 2
- White paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- A circular item to trace
- Drawing tools (crayons or colored pencil)
Module Three: Color
Cityscape: Option 1
- White drawing paper
- Colored pencils (with tertiary colors)
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Black drawing tool
- Scissors
- Ruler or straightedge
Cityscape: Option 2
- White drawing paper
- Washable markers
- Paintbrush
- Water
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Black permanent marker
- Ruler or straightedge
Module Four: Value
Silhouette: Option 1
- White drawing paper
- Tempera or acrylic paint in warm analogous colors (red, orange, yellow)
- White paint
- Black paint or black permanent marker
- Paint palette or paper plate
- Pencil
- Water
- Paintbrush (optional – a variety of sizes)
Silhouette: Option 2
- Drawing paper
- Colored construction paper
- Black construction paper
- Pencil
- Glue
- Scissors
Module Five: Space
One-Point Perspective: Option 1
- White paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Ruler
- Black permanent marker
- Watercolor paint
- Paintbrush
- Water cup
- Optional – salt
One-Point Perspective: Option 2
- Sketchbook paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Ruler or straightedge
- Drawing tools (crayons, colored pencils, markers)
Module Six: Form
Mobile: Option 1
- Construction paper
- Scissors
- Markers
- String, yarn, monofilament (fishing line), or something similar
- Optional – hole punch
Mobile: Option 2
- Cardboard
- Colored paper
- Drawing tools (markers, crayons, colored pencils)
- Scissors
- Glue or tape
Module Seven: Texture
Portrait: Option 1
- White or black paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Various food items
- Optional – glue
Portrait: Option 2
- White or black paper
- Colorful paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Glue
- Drawing tools (crayons or colored pencils)
- Optional – scissors
Module Eight: Community
Story Quilt: Option 1
- Construction paper
- White paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Drawing tools (crayons, markers, or colored pencils)
- Scissors
- Glue
Story Quilt: Option 2
- White paper
- Black permanent marker
- Drawing tools (markers, crayons, colored pencils)
- Scissors
- Glue
School-Supplied Resources:Free Downloads:
Syllabus:
Module 01: Line
- 01.00 Line Pretest
- 01.01 Line
- 01.02 Meet an Artist: Bridget Riley
- 01.03 Be the Artist: Drawing
- 01.04 Line: Review
- 01.05 Line: Op Art
Module 02: Shape
- 02.00 Shape Pretest
- 02.01 Shape
- 02.02 Meet an Artist: Chen Rong
- 02.03 Be the Artist: Pastels
- 02.05 Shape: Dragon Eye
Module 03: Color
- 03.00 Color Pretest
- 03.01 Color
- 03.02 Meet an Artist: Yayoi Kusama
- 03.03 Be the Artist: Pressure
- 03.04 Color: Review
- 03.05 Color: Cityscape
Module 04: Value
- 04.00 Value Pretest
- 04.01 Value
- 04.02 Meet an Artist: Mary Ann Carroll
- 04.03 Be the Artist: Paint
- 04.05 Value: Silhouette
Module 05: Space
- 05.00 Space Pretest
- 05.01 Space
- 05.02 Meet an Artist: Giorgio de Chirico
- 05.03 Be the Artist: Resist
- 05.04 Space: Review
- 05.05 Space: One-Point Perspective
Module 06: Form
- 06.00 Form Pretest
- 06.01 Form
- 06.02 Meet an Artist: Joan Miró
- 06.03 Be the Artist: Everyday Objects
- 06.05 Form: Mobile
Module 07: Texture
- 07.00 Texture Pretest
- 07.01 Texture
- 07.02 Meet an Artist: Giuseppe Arcimboldo
- 07.03 Be the Artist: Collage
- 07.04 Texture: Review
- 07.05 Texture: Portrait
Module 08: Community
- 08.00 Community Prétest
- 08.01 Community
- 08.02 Meet an Artist: Faith Ringgold
- 08.03 Be the Artist: Textile
- 08.05 Community: Story Quilt
