Fifth Grade

During fifth grade art, students will learn a wide variety of techniques with an emphasis on still life studies, one-point perspective drawing, symbolic abstract creations, art history research, and functional pottery. Students will review and add to their knowledge of the Elements of Art by experimenting with a wide range of materials and techniques.

• Symbolic Abstract Art

  • Positive/Negative Space

  • Analogous/Complementary Color Schemes

  • Oil Pastel Techniques

• Functional Pottery

  • Clay Wall Pockets/Vessel

  • Slab Construction

  • Slip/Score techniques

  • Glazing

  • History Connection to Totems and Native American Cultures from Social Studies

• One-Point Perspective Drawing

  • Using a ruler and single vanishing point

  • Colored Pencil Techniques

• Art History/Research (Mixed Up Mona Lisa)

  • Researching famous artists to replicate their style

  • Proportions of the face for drawing portraits

  • Exploration of materials depending on artist choice

• Still Life Painting

  • Drawing from observation

  • Placement with a horizon line/tips to show depth (overlapping/form)

  • Batik or Painting Techniques

  • Pattern/Texture/Zentangle