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GRADE 3

OBJECTIVES

VISUAL ARTS
ESSENTIAL SKILLS

OBJECTIVES

I. VALUING THE VISUAL ARTS

A. AESTHETICS (PERCEIVING AND APRRECIATING)

3A1	show appreciation for the unique qualities of folk and ethnic artforms.
3A2	recognize that art is made in all cultures.
3A3	recognize ways that humans are art consumers (home decoration and personal adornment).
3A4	show appreciation for creative work done by self, peers, and others.

II. EVALUATING THE VISUAL ARTS

B. ART CRITICISM (JUDGING)

3J1	identify the expressive qualities of line (thick, thin, dark, light) in art and the environment.
3J2	identify primary, secondary, and tertiary colors in art and the environment.
3J3	recognize light and darkness in artworks.
3J4	recognize that line can be used to create pattern.
3J5	recognize that line can be used to create texture.
3J6	distinguish between drawing from observation and drawing from the imagination.
3J7	recognize completeness in their own work.
3J8	know and be able to use the appropriate level vocabulary.

III. UNDERSTANDING THE VISUAL ARTS

C. ART HERITAGE (KNOWING)

3K1	know that the color wheel is a way of seeing color relationships.
3K2	recognize line as an element of art.
3K3	recognize space in 2-D and 3-D artforms.
3K4	recognize middle ground in art as well as foreground and background.
3K5	recognize that relative sizes of objects and overlapping them can show space in 2-D pictures.
3K6	recognize and name self-portraits of famous artists.
3K7	recognize that textiles may be both functional and decorative.
3K8	recognize that many cultures use art in celebrations, rituals, and festivals.
3K9	recognize the role of artists in society: architects, city planners, photographers, filmmakers, TV artists, art teachers, etc.
3K10	become aware that shelter exists in a variety of forms dependent on a variety of factors (availability of materials, climate, geography, building techniques, and way of life).
3K11	know the function of an art gallery and studio.

IV. PRODUCING THE VISUAL ARTS

D. ART PRODUCTION (MAKING)

3M1	create art which expresses their own unique experiences and concepts.
3M2	draw from the imagination, using stories, rhymes, or song lyrics as stimulus.
3M3	draw the figure from observation to capture motion.
3M4	create a self-portrait.
3M5	systematic way.
3M6	paint the environment through personal interpretation.
3M7	use art from other cultures as motivation for personal expression.
3M8	demonstrate knowledge and ability in printing to make collage, stencil, or monoprints.
3M9	construct a coil form in clay.
3M10	create a hand puppet (bag, styrofoam, cloth).
3M11	use stitchery (chain stitch and satin stitch) to decorate fabric in combination with applique.
3M12	use simple looms for weaving, e.g., cardboard, styrofoam, or straw looms.
3M13	build models of simple shelters using natural materials (sand, sticks, rocks) or prepared materials (wood, plastic, bricks, cloth, paper, or cardboard).
3M14	select, manipulate, and care for art tools and materials correctly and safely.
3M15	cooperate with others in group work.

VISUAL ARTS ESSENTIAL SKILLS

GRADE LEVEL: 3

ART HERITAGE

(Knowing)

Required Artists:

Self-Portrait

Rembrandt (1)

Self-Portrait

Van Gogh (1)

Self-Portrait

Durer

Adoration

Botticelli

Starry Night

Van Gogh

Suggested Artists:

Virgin Forest

Rousseau

Central Park:

Winter/ Cur-

rier & Ives

The Purple Robe

Matisse

Carnival Scene

Tiepolo

St. Joseph

de la Tour

VISUAL ARTS ESSENTIAL SKILLS

ART CRITICISM/ AESTHETICS

(Judging) (Appreciating)

Recognize the expressive qual-

ities of line

Use the color wheel as a way

to understand color re-

lationships

Identify tertiary colors

Distinguish between drawing

from observation and

drawing from imagination

Recognize negative space in

2-D and 3-D art

Recognize that textiles may

be both functional and

decorative

Recognize that many cultures

use art in celebrations,

rituals, and festivals

Discuss art related to various

cultures

Recognize the role of artists

in society

ART PRODUCTION

(Making)

Drawing:

Pencil

Marker

Painting:

Tempera

Watercolor

Printmaking:

Monoprint

Stencil

Fibers:

Weaving

Stitchery

Other:

Banner

Clay

Architec-

tural

forms

Puppet

GRADE LEVEL: 3

VOCABULARY

self-portrait (1)

light/ dark

coil

pressed texture

expressive line

model (1)

shelter

tertiary

color wheel

stitchery (2)

chain stitch

satin stitch

art gallery

studio

monoprint

art consumer

decoration

stencil

brayer

burnisher

proof

experiment (1)

texture

build

festival

hue

loom

character

puppet (K)

figure

costume

wet on wet

pattern (1)

imagination (2)

profile

drawing (2)

fabric

cloth

2-D

3-D

element

overlapping

size

slip

VISUAL ARTS ESSENTIAL SKILLS

WINDOW

FOCUS:

Botticelli's "Adora-

tion of the Magi" exempli-

fies the formal reception

and presentation of Jesus

to the greater world. This

view is emphasized again

as the third grade child

is encouraged to meet and

make new friends.

Artists from various

cultures reflect their

world, often influenced by

tradition. Their art forms

can teach the child an ap-

preciation and respect for

diversity among peoples.

CORRELATION

Language Arts:

Use stories about

other cultures, par-

ticularly those used

in art studies: A-

laska, Guatemala,

Mexico, and Japan.

Social Studies:

Relating these

stories to studies

of other customs of

these people will

broaden understand-

ings.

Science:

Floral, plant, and

animal life of these

countries will ex-

tend knowledge also.

Music:

Utilize music from

various cultures.