Elementary Art Grade 4

Segment One 

• Elements of Art: Line, Shape, Color, Value 
• Principles of Design: Repetition and Pattern, Emphasis, Contrast 
• Master Artists:?Bridget Riley, Chen Rong, Yayoi Kusama, Mary Ann Carroll 
• Art Techniques: Drawing, Pastels, Pressure, Paint 

Segment Two 

• Elements of Art: Space, Form, Texture, Community  
• Principles of Design: Proportion, Balance, Variety and Unity 
• Master Artists:?Giorgio de Chirico, Joan Miro, Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Faith Ringgold 
• Art Techniques: Resist, Everyday Objects, Collage, Textile 

Students will need the following materials: printer, cell phone or scanner, notebook, pencils, erasers, scissors, crayons, glue, printer paper, colored paper, and art supplies. 

Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple choice questions, writing assignments, projects, oral assessments, and discussions. Core courses will use the state-approved grading scale and Special Area courses will use an S or U grading scale.

To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers; the minimum requirement is monthly. When teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful.