Art Education
Wattsburg Elementary Center
Art Instructor: Mrs. Rachel L Berlin
4th Grade
Class Time: 40 min
Grading Scale: A-F
Course Description: Art in Grade 4 is part of a sequential development of
knowledge, concepts, and skills for the student. The course focuses upon
expanding art knowledge through a variety of differentiated learning practices,
experiences, observations, explorations, cultural influences, individual
surroundings, art history and art production. Students concentrate on the
elements of art which include: Line, Shape, Space, Texture, Form and Value.
Students also work with the elements of design which include: Balance, Repetition,
Contrast, Harmony, Dominance, & Unity. Students learn about different cultures,
times, and art techniques. Students work collaboratively with one another and are
introduced to art that surrounds them. Students are challenged to try new ideas,
styles, techniques, and processes. Students learn how artists use the elements
and principles of art in art work to convey ideas and feelings and students create
their own art using this knowledge. Students learn about realistic and abstract art
and create their own. Students are introduced to perspective drawing, detailed
color theory, ancient art, sculpture, optical art, positive & negative space, depth,
symmetry & asymmetry, 2-d design and 3-d design. Art in grade 4 challenges the
student to take risks, feel confident, problem solve, work independently and
collaboratively, seek advice, and relate art to our society and other cultures.
Objectives:
~ Students will continue to learn about the elements of art.
~Students will be introduced to the elements of design.
~Students will learn about different cultures and the art created.
~Students will learn about the purpose of art around us and the role it plays in our
society.
~Students learn about different art techniques.
~Students will be work with the art of sculpture through the use of paper, clay,
wire and craft materials.
~ Students will take risks and challenge themselves
~Students will work with multiple mediums
~Students will produce art projects based on creativity and knowledge.
Course Outline
A. Line, Shape & Pattern
1. Using line to create design
2. Naming different line types
3. Geometric and organic shapes
4. Abstract art using shapes and lines
5. Positive and Negative Space
6. Symmetry & Asymmetry
7. Optical Art
B. Color
1. Recognizing & creating a color wheel
2. Primary, Secondary, & Tertiary Color recognition
3. Mixing Secondary colors
4. Using colors to create mood & emotion
5. Warm & Cool colors
6. Monochromatic color schemes
7. Complementary Colors
8. Color depth-how to make a picture deep
C. Drawing
1. Human Figure Drawings
2. Animal drawings
3. Contour and Gesture drawings
4. Landscape Drawings (Rural +Urban)
5. Shadow Drawings
6. Perspective Drawings-creating depth
7. Abstract & Realistic Drawing
D. Painting
1. Acrylic, Tempera & Watercolor painting
2. Painting Techniques
3. Paint Mixing
E. Collage
1. Combining Mediums- (Multi Media)
2. Crayon Resist
3. Decoupage
4. Art History
5. Found Objects & Recycled Supplies
F. Sculpture
1. Paper Relief
2. Paper Mache
3. Clay Forms & Figures
4. Wire Sculptures
5. Pipe Cleaner Sculptures
G. Seasonal & Holiday Art
1. Fall, Winter, Spring, & Summer
H. Art From Different Cultures & Times
1. Chinese New Year
2. Asian Art
3. Egyptian Art
4. Famous Artists from Around the World
5. Ancient Art
6. Historical Art
I. Commercial & Community Art
1. Illustrations
2. Museums & Art Galleries
3. Advertisement
4. Murals
5. Art Contests
6. Graphic Design
7. Industrial Design
Evaluations
Daily Class Participation & Behavior Marks (3,2,1)
Art Project Grading Rubric
Teacher Observations
Instructional Supplies
Construction Paper (Variety of Colors)
Oak Tag
Drawing Paper
Textured Paper
Tissue Paper
Newsprint
Cardboard
Acrylic Paints
Watercolor Paints
Tempera Paints
Paint Brushes
Foil
Wax Paper
Sponges (cut into squares)
Yarn
Paper Plates
Lick n Stick Gummed Paper
Beads
Feathers
Other Embellishments
Watercolor Markers
Crayola Markers
Colored Pencils
Crayons
Chalk/Pastels
Oil Pastels/Cray-pas
Clay & Glazes
Newspaper
Small Brown Lunch Bags
Recycled Objects
Shape Tracers
Rulers
Compass
Pencils
Tracing Paper
Scissors
Elmers Glue
Aleenes Tacky Glue
Erasers (Pink Pearls & Gum)
Mechanical Pencils
Instructional Materials
Art Prints/Posters
PowerPoint
Computer
Internet
Projector
Videos
Books & Magazines
Figurines & Models
Music
Sample Projects