Visual Arts

General Objectives in Grade 6:

1. Develop observation skills

2. Art History - Prehistoric through the Middle Ages

3. Body proportions/awareness of the figure

4. Exploration of a variety of media

5. Problem solving - developing skills - self-expression/creative confidence - creative process

6. Experience with abstract design/composition

7. Building art vocabulary base - ability to critique, interpret, and discuss

8. Synthesize/build upon learning objectives from elementary experience, multiple strands within a lesson

9. Expand student’s concept of form to include the illusion of form on a 2-D surface

Objectives related to the Elements & Principles of Design in Grade 6:

1.  Line

• Use of line as an expressive tool for the artist

• Awareness of how each line affects the picture plane and other lines within the picture plane

• Use of line to create value, texture, form rhythm, and/or movement

2.  Shape and Space

• Awareness of positive and negative space

• Exploring shape as a theme using variation, repetition, pattern, and imagination

• Awareness of symmetrical/asymmetrical shape (formal/informal) and balance

• Study of proportions, i.e., animals, human figure, still life.

• Rules of perspective, i.e., overlapping, foreground, middle ground, and background

 3.  Color

• Introduction to color harmonies

• Color mixing/matching

• Warm vs. cool color

• Tints, hues, values and shades

• Non-traditional sources of color

4.  Form

• Building a balanced 3-D design

• Hand building and modeling clay (craftsmanship)

• Shape relationship (positive/negative)

• Awareness of light interaction on form

• Texture as a component of design

5.  Composition

• Awareness of balance, unity, and contrast within design planning

• Development of the center of interest/focal point

• Use of variation and repetition of the art elements in design planning

• Developing a trained eye to creatively and critically assess a work