Fourth Grade

Radial Symmetry

Relief Sculpture

I can build upon my knowledge of mandalas, and radial symmetry, from third gradeI can find the center of a square using folding techniques or a rulerI can divide my paper into 8 sectionsI can use paper folding techniques to create a radially symmetrical designI can balance my artwork using radial symmetryI can finalize my project to be presented, making it Art-Show-ready

Printmaking

I can create a quarter of a mandala using my knowledge of Radial SymmetryI can plan my artwork and consider my optionsI can carve my design into StyrofoamI can print my design using InkI can tell you about the Pop Art movement and how Andy Warhol was inspired by changes in history such as the invention of the car, motels, fast food, and mass production

Illuminated Letters

FUNDRAISER PROJECT

WHAT ARE ILLUMINATED LETTERS? WHEN WERE THEY INVENTED? WHERE AND HOW DID PEOPLE USE THEM? SKILLS: HOW TO DRAW BUBBLE LETTERS, 3D LETTERS, VINES, ADDED FLAREHOW TO USE A RULER TO DRAW A FRAME OR BORDERHOW TO OVERLAP TO CREATE THE ILLUSION SOMETHING IS POPPING OUTHOW TO CHOOSE A THEME AND SUPPORT YOUR THEME WITH IMAGERY

Expressive Sun

Cropped Flowers

Spider Webs

FOLDING MEASURING WITH A RULER TRACING OIL PASTEL WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES LINEPICK A COLOR SCHEME: ANALOGOUS WARM COOL COMPLIMENTARY PATTERN

Silly Buildings

Artist: James Rizzi

STUDENTS ANALYZED POP ARTIST ARTIST, JAMES RIZZI, TO CREATE THEIR CITYSCAPES. Students considered places they have been, buildings they have seen, narratives to be expressed, and how facial features can relay nonverbal communication. They then adorned their buildings with windows, doors, and designs that support the emotion being expressed. Students also considered how environment influences an artists subject matter. LINE SHAPE FACIAL EXPRESSIONS POP ART DETAIL/DESIGN NARRATIVE