Grade 3 Art

• Unit 1.1 - Basic Artistic Skills

The student will create a balanced design using overlapping shapes.  

The student will create a cut-paper design/ collage.

The students will create a positive/ negative space flip-over design.

The students will create multi-media composition based on nature observation.   

The students will create landscape using multiple techniques. (warm and cool colors)

• Unit 1.2 - Exploration of Cultures

Students will create representations of cultural artworks. (i.e.,  mask design, aboriginal works, Native American....) 

• Unit 2.1- Observation and Inspiration from Masters

Students will be introduced to a variety of exemplary artist’s work.

Students will create  a winter landscape based on the work of Monet or another artist representing a winter landscape.

• Unit 2.2- Observation and Inspiration from Masters

Students will be introduced to a variety of exemplary artist’s work.

Students will create  a winter landscape based on the work of Monet or another artist representing a winter landscape.

• Unit 2.3- Dimensional Design Techniques

The student will visually solve a  Design based problem, such as redesigning a flag, creating a logo for a unique company or themselves. 

• Unit 3.1- Creating Patterns

Functional Object Design (China Plate Design, Shoes, Cell Phone Cover...) The student will make a connection between Visual Arts design to create functional objects.

The student will learn to use shapes to create a collage. Using repeating shapes and colors. (Symmetrical or Asymmetrical)  (Quilt square, Shape manipulation.)

The student will learn to use the wax- resist technique, and knowledge of art elements pattern and rhythm to create a design such as Pysansky Eggs, Native 

American Patterns, Line exploration.

The student will learn to use the resist-technique (Wax resist, glue resist) and apply to a design problem. (Fish Design, Landscape, Abstract Design)

Students will create a symmetrical design inspired by nature, using color, shape & line.(Butterfly, Insects,)

• Unit 3.2- Design Through Observation

The student will create Architectural Drawings using Art Element Shape/ Line, to develop an understanding  and relationship of shapes in building design.

The student will create an observational drawing . Such as Spring Flowers, Poinsettias, Gourds...blending cray-pas, overlapping.

The students will create an observational nature study (birds, landscape, insects... Landscape/seascape incorporating Lighthouse).

• Unit 3.3- Elements of Design & Artistic Style

Students will create an artwork that evokes an Expression.  (i.e., clown portrait, art that illustrates an emotion, emotional pumpkins.)