Objectives of the course:

To develop skills in creative and analytical thinking and to develop fine motor 

Grade 6 Art

Length of instructional time / weekly: One 90 minute and four 45 minute classes per rotation

Length of Course: 1 quarter of the year

Objectives of the course:
To develop skills in creative and analytical thinking and to develop fine motor skills in the following areas: 2 & 3-D design, graphics, color, and drawing. Students will be encouraged to develop an appreciation of art and it’s history and interdisciplinary nature.

Units covered:

DESIGN
• Logo and stamp design

DRAWING
• Using the right side of the brain
• Contour drawings of plants using charcoal and pencil
• Still life drawing using different media
• Pastel drawing

INTERCURRICULAR
• Roman culture
• Paper mosaics

PERSPECTIVE
• Drawings of buildings using pencils, t-square rulers and color (intercurricular connection with math)

COLOR THEORY / 3D
• History of African, Halloween & Mardi Gras masks
• Mask construction using plaster and assorted materials
• Puppet construction
• Introduction to abstract sculpture

Picture - Paper Mosaic: Ryan Burns & Josh Erban '11