In Third Grade, students will begin to share discoveries with one another and begin to develop a more complex sense of composition in their artwork. Students will explore the concept that making art allows us to better understand ourselves as well as the world around us. We will ask essential questions such as: How can art communicate thoughts and ideas? What kinds of art are there? What role does art play in society? What qualities make a good artist? The focus will also shift to refining our skills in implementing an expanding variety of methods and techniques. We will also continue to use and develop art vocabulary in classroom conversation as it applies to one's work and the work of others. This includes extensions of the child's ability to understand more of the elements of art; proper treatment of tools; exploring artists, genres and cultures; and understanding art room expectations.
Vocabulary/Elements and PrinciplesShape (geometric and organic)Line (straight, curved, zigzag, dotted, thin, thick, horizontal, vertical, diagonal, parallel)Color (primary, secondary, warm, cool, neutral, complementary)PatternTextureBalanceContrastFormBalance
Methods and Techniques:DrawingPaintingCuttingGluing3-dimensional constructionPrintmakingContourPencil WorkObservational Drawing