4th gr Learning Goals & Vocabulary

Unit 1 = Art Procedures Focus = Safety
Learning Goal = I can follow procedures to be safe and responsible in the art room.
Vocabulary = Safety, Craftsmanship, tools, Portfolio or Art Journal

 

Unit 2 = Lines Focus = Lines and Movement
Learning Goal = I can use lines to show movement in an artwork.
Vocabulary = Lines, Repetition, Movement, Line is a basic Element of Art, Movement is a Principle of Design

 

Unit 3 = Shape Focus = Symmetrical Balance
Learning Goal = I can identify symmetry in an artwork. I can use symmetry to create an artwork.
Vocabulary = Balance, Symmetrical Balance, Line of Symmetry, Asymmetrical Balance, Radial Balance, Shape is a basic Element of Art, Balance is a Principle of Design

 

Unit 4 = Space Focus = One-Point Perspective
Learning Goal = I can use one-point perspective technique to create space and distance in an artwork.
Vocabulary = Space, One-Point Perspective, Horizon Line, Depth, Space is an Element of Art,

 

Unit 5 = Color Focus = Intermediate Colors
Learning Goal = I can mix to create intermediate colors.
Vocabulary = Color Wheel, Intermediate Colors, Color is a basic Element of Art (Primary Colors, Secondary Colors)

 

Unit 6 = 3-D Space Focus = 3-D Landscape, Seascape or Cityscape
Learning Goal = I can create a landscape/seascape/cityscape using 3-D paper techniques.
Vocabulary = 3-D, Sculpture, Space, Paper techniques = pop-ups, fringing, slots, folding, curling, tabs, curling, Space is an Element of Art.

 

Unit 7 = Historical and cultural connection Focus = Teacher’s artist, art style/period or culture of choice
Learning Goal = I can identify how an artist’s life/culture influences their art.
Vocabulary = Culture, Art Period/Style

 

Unit 8 = Form/3-D Art Focus = Clay sculpture
Learning Goal = I can follow procedures to create a clay sculpture.
Vocabulary = Sculpture, 3-Dimensional, Utilitarian (functional), Clay, Kiln, Firing, Glaze, Form is an Element of Art

 

Unit 9 = Art Careers Focus = Design
Learning Goal = I can create an artwork that gives information about an event.
Vocabulary = Design, Advertisement, Copyright

 

Unit 10 = Looking at Art Focus = Museum/Art Gallery
Learning Goal = I can use accurate art vocabulary when looking at art.
Vocabulary = Museum, Media, Elements of Art, Principles of Design