Courses

Elementary Art Grade 4

Pre-Requisites: None
Credits: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 32-36 Weeks

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Description

In Art Grade 4, 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.

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Major Topics and Concepts

Segment One

Module 01 – Line

 

·      Meet an Artist: Bridget Riley

·      Be the Artist: Drawing

·      Line: Op Art

 

Module 02 – Shape

 

·      Meet an Artist: Chen Rong

·      Be the Artist: Pastels

·      Shape: Dragon Eye

 

Module 03 – Color

 

·      Meet an Artist: Yayoi Kusama

·      Be the Artist: Pressure

·      Color: Cityscape

 

Module 04 – Value

 

·      Meet an Artist: Mary Ann Carroll

·      Be the Artist: Paint

·      Value: Silhouette

 

Segment Two

Module 05 – Space

 

·      Meet an Artist: Giorgio de Chirico

·      Be the Artist: Resist

·      Space: One-Point Perspective

 

Module 06 – Form

 

·      Meet an Artist: Joan Miro

·      Be the Artist: Everyday Objects

·      Form: Mobile

 

Module 07 – Texture

 

·      Meet an Artist: Giuseppe Arcimboldo

·      Be the Artist: Collage

·      Texture: Portrait

 

Module 08 – Community

 

·      Meet an Artist: Faith Ringgold

·      Be the Artist: Textile

·      Community: Story Quilt

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Grading Policy

N/A