Art
Grade 4
Big Ideas: The grade 4 program focuses on developing students' drawing, painting and sculpting skills using different art materials and by examining specific artists and art movements; activities often complement other curricular areas. The theme for the year is nature. Highlights include exploring form and animation through drawing and sculpture; exploring serialization and stylization through drawing and printmaking; and exploring contrast and emphasis through a variety of art media.
Grade 5
Big Ideas: The grade 5 program focuses on developing students' drawing, painting and sculpting skills using different art materials and examining specific artists and art movements; activities often complement other curricular areas. The theme for the year is eye-catching art. Highlights include exploring movement, rotation and reversal through drawing and printmaking; exploring rotation and reversal through a variety of drawing techniques; and exploring tone and value through painting and other art media.
Grade 6
Big Ideas: The grade 6 program focuses on developing students' drawing, painting and sculpting skills. Students examine specific artists and art movements and are introduced to commercial art applications. Projects incorporate various media including drawing, painting and collage; activities often complement other curricular areas. Highlights include planning and imagery design, including space, point of view, magnification, and asymmetrical balance.
Grade 7
Big Ideas: The grade 7 program focuses on creating art that is personal and expressive. A range of influences, including specific artists, art movements and commercial art pieces, will be examined prior to compiling ideas into individual sketchbooks. Projects often complement other curricular areas. Highlights include imagery planning and design, including unity, exaggeration and distortion; and 2D and 3D forms.
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