Course Overview

Lesson Plans 

6th Grade Art – Year at a Glance (YAG)

Course Purpose:
Students learn to create and appreciate art through a variety of skill-building projects. Students are taught the Elements and Principles of Art and Design while gaining creative skills in a project-based learning environment. Students explore a variety of art media and techniques while applying creative concepts. Students will also gain knowledge of Art History and the relevance of Art in society.

 Quarter 1: Foundations of Elements of Art and Drawing Skills

Focus Areas:

• Name Design and Sketchbook Covers

• Elements of Art Overview/Review

• Elements of Art Graphic

• Artist Statement Standards 

• Drawing Techniques (shading, exploration of different graphite pencils)

• Drawing from Observation Skills 

• Still Life Drawing

• Introduction of Art History and Modern Artists

Quarter 2: Continued Drawing Skills and Painting Techniques

Focus Areas:

• TAG Critique Introduction

• Stylized Portraiture 

• Plaster Sculpture 

• Paint Application Techniques for 3-D Sculpture 

• Color Theory

• Watercolor Exploration

• Zentangles 

• Continued exploration of Art History and Modern Artists 

Quarter 3: Clay Sculpture and Texture Exploration

Focus Areas:

• One Point Perspective

• Texture Exploration Activities

• Animal Texture Project

• Clay Project 

• Oil Pastel Flowers

• Art Careers 

Quarter 4: Reusable Materials and Visual Culture

Focus Areas:

• Foil Action Pose Sculpture

• Optical Illusion Art

• Pop Art Shoe Sculpture 

• Artist Statement and Critique Review

• Elements of Art Refresh  

• Exploration of Current Visual Culture 

• Printmaking Exploration and Experimentation 

• Power Phrase Posters