4th Grade Scope and Sequence

4^th Grade Curriculum Map for Visual Arts

Quarter One:

Ø  August 6^th-October 5^th

This quarter, students will be reintroduced to the elements of art that will be studied this academic year; their study of art history will focus on European art in the Middle Ages. Students will learn about the art form of the portraiture and self-portraiture this quarter, while focusing on the art elements of line and color. They will also study the Western tradition of Illuminated manuscripts and learn about how the art elements of pattern and color are used to express significance in these works.

Projects to be completed this quarter are Self Portrait Projects and Illuminated Manuscripts.

Quarter Two:

Ø  October 15^th-December 19^th

In Quarter Two, students will learn about Gothic Architecture and juxtapose that artistic movement with the tradition of Islamic art. Students will focus on the art elements of color and texture and observe the differences and similarities of how these are used in each artistic practice. There will also be a focus on both Gothic and Islamic architecture this quarter.

Projects to be completed this quarter are the composite Rose Window project and Islamic Tesselation project.

Quarter Three:

Ø  January 7^th-March 8^th

In Quarter Three, curriculum will focus on Early/Medieval African Art and Chinese Art. This quarter, students will focus on the different ways the art elements of texture and form are used in art work from different parts of the world. Students will discuss how available materials shape the style and execution of native artwork. They will discuss how different styles in artwork express important information about the culture from which they come.

Projects to be completed this quarter are African Masks and Chinese Ink wash paintings.

Quarter Four:

Ø  March 19^th-May 24^th

This quarter, students will focus on the art elements of color and form. They will focus on the history of Native American artwork and learn about its different styles and its influence on Arizonan culture and aesthetic today. They will learn about the importance of symbols in Native American Art as well. Students will also discuss and observe classic American architecture and portraiture and how it was influenced by ancient Roman art traditions.

Projects to be completed this quarter are Native American Pottery project and American Architecture Project.