What did we do this year in Art?
Innovations in Art our art room theme for 2016-17
We explored a variety of artistic processes, asked
questions presented connections and made discoveries- during the journey
created some great art too!
Third Grade Program overview
Objective for students: to experience a variety of mediums and
techniques used for creating art. Expanding art history knowledge, connect to
class themes while building art vocabulary. Using art tools, developing fine
motor skills and following a series of directions
Painted paper- process painting with sponges, caps and corks
Fine motor skills, hands on experience
Science/Nature/Art
connection
Owls- what is an owl shape, what are owl body parts? Continuous line drawing, following a series of steps, learning to
let the pencil/pen guide your design, pen stays on the paper. Problem solving
how to create small details? Color, cut and create and environment Science/Nature/Art connection observation -imagination
School Project- Heart drawing
and watercolor project for online sales
Leaping Orca- what is an orca what are the body parts? Building a multi-layer
composition. Watercolor background to create ocean and sky/color blending,
tempera paint splash, sketch, draw, color and cut out whale form and position
on background elements. Art vocabulary and skill building.
Science/Nature/Art connection observation and
imagination
Howling Wolf- Supporting grade curriculum Native American studies artists create a
narrative work using color value sky/stars/moon background and a wolf
silhouette. Project completed using tempera paint, construction paper, metallic
markers and gel pens, Painting and Collage. Nature/Art
observation imagination
Totem Pole Project: Building on previous knowledge/skills students create
a paper totem component that will be part of a larger group project. Handouts,
design samples and coloring pages provided inspiration. Paper collage. Skill
building and connecting to Core curriculum.
Totem Pole Project: Building on previous knowledge/skills students create
a paper totem component that will be part of a larger group project. Handouts,
design samples and coloring pages provided inspiration. Paper collage. Skill
building and connecting to Core curriculum.
