Arts Grade 4
| Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 | |
| Unit Titles | Line | Shape | Space and Form | Color and Texture |
| Learning Outcomes | Identification, comparison and discussion of line as one of the elements of art
Discuss and analyze art work using four steps of art criticism. Apply principles of design Create pattern, rhythm, movement and texture in artworks using a variety of lines. Maintain sketch book. Proper use and care of art tools and materials. |
Identification, comparison, and contrast of shapes in own artwork and that of others.
Discuss and analyze art work using the four steps of art criticism and art vocabulary. Demonstration of how principles of design are used to arrange shapes and other elements in artwork. Organic shapes are derived from nature. Identification and use of complex geometric shapes in artwork. Illusion of depth. Maintain sketchbook. |
Identification, comparison and discussion of space and form.
Discuss and analyze art work using the four steps of art criticism and vocabulary. Apply principles of design. Identification and use geometric, free-forms and/or organic forms in artwork. Create volume in 2D & 3D artwork Sketchbook entries. |
Identification, comparison and discussion of colors.
Discuss and analyze art work using the four steps of art criticism and vocabulary. Begin to apply principles of design. Intermediate (tertiary) colors Complementary colors Properties of color Color wheel Indicate movement , pattern, emotion and/or texture in artwork. Sketch book entries Apply use of line, shape and color/value to render visual texture in artwork. Identify the pattern of texture. |
| Significant Tasks | Looking and talking about art
Creating artwork using parallel, convergent, contour and blind contour lines Use of sketchbooks |
Looking and talking about art
Applying principles of design Creating drawings, paintings, prints and/or collages utilizing a variety of shapes Creating illusion of depth by overlapping shapes |
Looking and talking about art
Creating artwork using geometric, free-form and/or organic shapes Volume in 2D and 3D artwork |
Looking and talking about art
Creating color wheel Using warm/cool colors and/or complementary colors in artwork Using color/value to show movement and/or emotion |
| Content Supporting materials | Art prints
Nature and man-made objects Multi-cultural stories and symbols Good quality art supplies |
Art prints
Nature and man-made objects Multi-cultural stories and symbols Good quality art supplies |
Art prints
Nature and man-made objects Examples of sphere, cube, cone, pyramid, prism and cylinder |
Art prints
Nature and man made objects Tempera and/or acrylics Varity of materials with texture |