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Visual Arts
Elements of Art
Line
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.1d-Identify the elements of line,
shape, space, color and texture; the
principles of repetition and pattern; and the
expressive qualities of mood, emotion and
pictorial representation.
Visual Arts Scope and Sequence: 3rd-5th Grade
3rd-5th Grade Objectives
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Students will identify the following geometric lines: straight, curved, and zig-zag
Students will identify the following organic lines: bumpy, wavy, and free-form shapes
Students will be able to use age-appropriate tools to draw: geometric shapes, lines, contour, textures and gestures
Students will recognize that the closure of lines creates geometric, organic, and free-form shapes
Students will recognize that line shows direction, contour/textures, and gestures
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Students will recognize basic 2D shapes (circle, square, triangle, and rectangle) and relate them to 3D forms (sphere,
cube, cone, and cylinder)
Students will recognize geometric shapes in natural and man-made environments
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Students will identify primary, secondary, and tertiary colors
Students will identify warm, cool, and intermediate colors
Students will identify monochromatic and complementary color schemes
26.A.1e-Identify media and tools and how
to use them in a safe and responsible
manner when painting, drawing and
constructing.
Shape
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.1d-Identify the elements of line,
shape, space, color and texture; the
principles of repetition and pattern; and the
expressive qualities of mood, emotion and
pictorial representation.
25.A.2d-Identify and describe the elements
of 2- and 3-dimensional space, figure
ground, value and form; the principles of
rhythm, size, proportion and composition;
and the expressive qualities of symbol and
story.
Color
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.1d-Identify the elements of line,
shape, space, color and texture; the
principles of repetition and pattern; and the
expressive qualities of mood, emotion and
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Visual Arts Scope and Sequence: 3rd-5th Grade
pictorial representation.
Form
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Students will differentiate between organic and geometric forms
Students will demonstrate illusion of form through value changes on 2D surface
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Students will be able to use black and white to change value
Students will differentiate light, medium, and dark values
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Students will understand and use background, middle ground, and foreground
Students will identify negative and positive space
Students will use space to create an illusion of depth
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.2d-Identify and describe the elements
of 2- and 3-dimensional space, figure
ground, value and form; the principles of
rhythm, size, proportion and composition;
and the expressive qualities of symbol and
story.
Value
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.2d-Identify and describe the elements
of 2- and 3-dimensional space, figure
ground, value and form; the principles of
rhythm, size, proportion and composition;
and the expressive qualities of symbol and
story.
26.A.3e Visual Arts: Describe how the
choices of tools/technologies and processes
are used to create specific effects in the
arts
26.B.2d Visual Arts: Demonstrate
knowledge and skills to create works of
visual art using problem solving, observing,
designing, sketching and constructing.
Space
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.2d-Identify and describe the elements
of 2- and 3-dimensional space, figure
ground, value and form; the principles of
rhythm, size, proportion and composition;
and the expressive qualities of symbol and
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Visual Arts Scope and Sequence: 3rd-5th Grade
story.
26.B.2d Visual Arts: Demonstrate
knowledge and skills to create works of
visual art using problem solving, observing,
designing, sketching and constructing.
Texture
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Students will recognize the influence of geometric shapes in architectural design
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.1d-Identify the elements of line,
shape, space, color and texture; the
principles of repetition and pattern; and the
expressive qualities of mood, emotion and
pictorial representation.
Visual Arts
Principles of Art
Unity
3rd-5th Grade Objectives
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Students will recognize that parts relate to the whole
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Students will recognize the repetition of one element and the importance of pattern to form visual rhythm in art
compositions
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.3d-Identify and describe the elements
of value, perspective and color schemes;
the principles of contrast, emphasis and
unity; and the expressive qualities of
thematic development and sequence.
Rhythm
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.2d-Identify and describe the elements
of 2- and 3-dimensional space, figure
ground, value and form; the principles of
rhythm, size, proportion and composition;
and the expressive qualities of symbol and
story.
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Visual Arts Scope and Sequence: 3rd-5th Grade
Movement
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Students will recognize the arrangement of parts in a work of art to create a sense of movement: implied movement
and optical movement
Emphasis
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Students will recognize various ways that artists create a main point of interest in art composition
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Students will recognize and be able to create pattern through the repetition of elements
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Students will differentiate between symmetrical and asymmetrical balance
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.3d-Identify and describe the elements
of value, perspective and color schemes;
the principles of contrast, emphasis and
unity; and the expressive qualities of
thematic development and sequence.
Pattern
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.1d-Identify the elements of line,
shape, space, color and texture; the
principles of repetition and pattern; and the
expressive qualities of mood, emotion and
pictorial representation.
25.A.2d-Identify and describe the elements
of 2- and 3-dimensional space, figure
ground, value and form; the principles of
rhythm, size, proportion and composition;
and the expressive qualities of symbol and
story.
Balance
Illinois State Standards:
25.A.2d-Identify and describe the elements
of 2- and 3-dimensional space, figure
ground, value and form; the principles of
rhythm, size, proportion and composition;
and the expressive qualities of symbol and
story.
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Contrast
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Illinois State Standards:
25.A.3d-Identify and describe the elements
of value, perspective and color schemes;
the principles of contrast, emphasis and
unity; and the expressive qualities of
thematic development and sequence.
Visual Arts
Other Components
Technique
Illinois State Standards:
26.A.1e-Identify media and tools and how
to use them in a safe and responsible
manner when painting, drawing and
constructing.
26.A.2f-Understand the artistic processes
of printmaking, weaving, photography and
sculpture.
26.B.1d-Demonstrate knowledge and skills
to create visual works of art using
manipulation, eye-hand coordination,
building and imagination.
Visual Arts Scope and Sequence: 3rd-5th Grade
Students will recognize differences within the elements:
Color:
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Warm versus cool colors
Texture:
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Differences in texture using line and color
Value:
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Light, medium, and dark
Shape:
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Recognition of organic and geometric shapes
3rd-5th Grade Objectives
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Students will manipulate age-appropriate materials for drawing (pencils, charcoal, oil pastels, and chalk) and clay tools
for sculpture
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Art History
Illinois State Standards:
27.B.1-Know how images, sounds and
movement convey stories about people,
places and times.
Self-Assessment/Critique
Visual Arts Scope and Sequence: 3rd-5th Grade
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Students will understand that creative thinking produces original artwork
Students will understand the use of various subject matter, themes, and symbols
Students will recognize the existence and cultural origin of selected artworks
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Students will use reflection in recognizing that a good composition is the effective organizing of forms, elements, and
principles of design