Curriculum Information Year 4 Unit 1: How We Express Ourselves
People use the arts to create and communicate
Central Idea:
(The big Idea)
Development of art
forms over time and
place
Appreciation of
different art forms
Using art to
communicate messages
and emotions
What different art forms are
there?
How has art changed and
developed in different times,
places and cultures?

How can different
perspectives lead to
different interpretations?
How is art used to tell
stories or communicate
a message?
Lines of Inquiry
Some of the
questions
explored

Concepts
Explored
Connection (How is it connected to other things?) Perspective (What are the points of
view?) Reflection (How do we know?)
Other Related concepts: Creativity, Interpretation, Aesthetics
Attitudes
displayed
Appreciation (appreciation of the arts e.g. visual art, drama, music, dance etc.)
Learner Profile
attributes
developed
Reflective (when exploring their own thoughts and feelings about the arts)
Creativity (when exploring and creating a range of art forms)
Communicators (when sharing their thoughts and ideas)
At the end of this unit students will understand:
 That across different cultures people have innovated and created art
 Different perspectives can lead to different interpretations of art
 The arts can reflect and communicate ideas, feelings and experiences
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
 Use thinking skills to analyse, interpret, evaluate and reflect on their own and other artists’
works and process
 Create works of art drawing on imagination, experiences and knowledge of materials and
processes
Possible Action - Things you can do to help:
 Talk as a family about the Arts (e.g. share favourite pieces of music, film, visual art …)
 Go on an art walk around Hong Kong exploring different forms of art e.g. sculptures, murals, Art in the MTR …
 Visit Art Galleries around Hong Kong including:
The Hong Kong Museum of art http://hk.art.museum/
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum http://www.heritagemuseum.gov.hk/eng/attractions/attractions.aspx
 When out and about in Hong Kong explore the use of photography as an art form. (visit
http://clickitupanotch.com/2012/07/photography-for-kids/ for ideas)
 Explore patterns and shapes found in the environment
If you want to take some action and offer your expertise in any area, we would love to hear from you!