Art – Grade 3

District 2853

Month

Content

Performance Standards Addressed

Skills for Student Achievement

Assessment

· Culture - Native American	Artistic Expression - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2	· Understands there are differences in each culture	· Discussion time
· Element Line	Artistic Expression - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2	· Can identify various kinds of lines · Uses a variety of lines in their art work · Line can show expression · Lines create textures and value in art	· Observation · Critiques work · Displays art
· Element Color	Artistic Expression - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2	· Continued use of color · Know secondary colors · Is able to make good choices using color – contrast	· Observation · Displays and critiques
· Principle Pattern	Artistic Expression - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2	· Continue use of pattern · Able to use pattern to create interest · Uses pattern in art work · Can identify pattern	· Observation · Displays and critiques
· Element Shape	Artistic Expression - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2	· Continue use of shape · Identify the use of shape by great artist · Reproduce the use of shapes from nature	· Observation · Displays and critiques
· Elements	Artistic Expression - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2	· Can identify the differences in use of elements · Know the names of elements and how they are used · Relate elements to great artists works	· Finishes works of art using elements · Identifies orally use of elements
· Balance	Artistic Expression - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2	· Continue use of balance · Importance of balance in a 3-D work of art · Can create mobile using balance · Is able to identify the use of balance in works of art	· Observation · Displays and critiques
· Element Texture	Artistic Expression - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2	· Continue use of texture in art work · Can use different medium to create texture · Can create many textures in a work of art	· Observation · Displays and critiques
· Element Space	Artistic Expression - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2	· Continue space · Introduce positive and negative space · Can create a work of art using positive and negative space · Can identify positive and negative space in works of art	· Identifies differences · Observation
· Element Value	Artistic Expression - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2	· Continue use of value in art work · Can identify value differences	· Observation · Displays and critiques
· Element Form	Artistic Expression - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2	· Introduce form to students · Knows that a form is 3-D · Understands the difference between 2-D and 3-D · Uses form in their sculpture	· Observation · Displays and critiques
· Emphasis	Artistic Expression - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2	· The importance of emphasis in a work of art – focal point is needed · Is able to create a focal point in their art work · Can identify the focal points in works of art · Understand there are many ways to create emphasis · Study great artist and pick out their main emphasis of art work	· Observation · Displays and critiques
· Media	Artistic Expression - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2	· Introduce new media and continue using media they have been exposed to	· Observation
· Artists	Artistic Expression - Ability - Benchmarks #1, #2 Understanding - Benchmarks #1, #2	· Introduce great works of art to students · Student is able to pick out elements and principles in master artist’s work · Can express feeling they get from viewing master artist’s work · Realize all artists use different styles and come from different period of time	· Class discussions

ARTISTIC EXPRESSION

A student shall demonstrate the "ability" to:

#1 Use the tools, basic skills, and techniques of at least three different mediums; and

#2 Create original works of art to communicate ideas.

A student shall demonstrate an "understanding" of:

#1 The elements of visual art, including color, line, shape, form, texture, and space; and

#2 Characteristics of visual art from a variety of cultures and historical times.