School City of Hobart
School City of Hobart Visual Arts

Fine Arts - Grade 4


History

    Standard 1
The learner will be able to understand the significance of visual art in relation to historical, social, political, spiritual, environmental, technological, and economic issues.
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History IDOE
  
    4.1.1
The learner will be able to identify the relationship between a work of art and the geography and characteristics of the culture; and identify where, when, and by whom the work was made (focus: Indiana history).
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History IDOE
  
    4.1.2
The learner will be able to research and identify the function of a work of art or artifact and make connections to the culture (artifacts from Indiana).
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History IDOE
  
    4.1.3
The learner will be able to identify symbols or icons in works of art (icons of Indiana).
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History IDOE
  
    Standard 2
The learner will be able to recognize significant works of Western and non-Western art and understand the chronological development of art movements.
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History IDOE
  
    4.2.1
The learner will be able to recognize and be familiar with selected works of art from various cultures and identify artist and culture.
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History IDOE
  
    4.2.2
The learner will be able to identify styles of works of art as belonging to a specific culture and place.
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History IDOE
  
    4.2.3
The learner will be able to distinguish between contemporary and traditional works of art and identify characteristics of both.
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History IDOE
  

Criticism

    Standard 3
The learner will be able to describe, analyze, and interpret works of art and artifacts.
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Criticism IDOE
  
    4.3.1
The learner will be able to analyze sensory, formal, technical, and expressive properties in a work of art.
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Criticism IDOE
  
    4.3.2
The learner will be able to construct meaning based on properties found in the work, personal response, and research on the work and its context.
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Criticism IDOE
  
    4.3.3
The learner will be able to use appropriate art vocabulary.
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Criticism IDOE
  
    Standard 4
The learner will be able to identify and apply criteria to make informed judgements about art.
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Criticism IDOE
  
    4.4.1
The learner will be able to identify criteria used by art critics in determining excellence in a work of art.
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Criticism IDOE
  
    4.4.2
The learner will be able to apply criteria in making informed judgements.
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Criticism IDOE
  

Aesthetics

    Standard 5
The learner will be able to rreflect on and discuss art theories and aesthetic issues concerning the meaning and significance of art.
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Aesthetics IDOE
  
    4.5.1
The learner will be able to personally respond to a work of art and examine alternative responses from peers to form a logical hypothesis.
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Aesthetics IDOE
  
    4.5.2
The learner will be able to discuss and raise questions about the nature of art, reflect on these discussions, defend personal viewpoints.
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Aesthetics IDOE
  
    Standard 6
The learner will be able to theorize about art and make informed judgements.
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Aesthetics IDOE
  
    4.6.1
The learner will be able to understand that artists have different philosophies or theories when creating art and discriminate between works created from different theories (imitationalism, formalism, or emotionalism).
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Aesthetics IDOE
  
    4.6.2
The learner will be able to understand that personal preference is one of many criteria used in making informed judgements.
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Aesthetics IDOE
  

Production

    Standard 7
The learner will be able to observe, select, and utilize a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas in their work.
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Production IDOE
  
    4.7.1
The learner will be able to demonstrate refined observational skills in their work.
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Production IDOE
  
    4.7.2
The learner will be able to create a work that communicates personal ideas, experiences, or emotions.
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Production IDOE
  
    4.7.3
The learner will be able to identify and use a variety of symbols and subject matter that clearly communicate ideas.
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Production IDOE
  
    Standard 8
The learner will be able to understand and apply elements and principles of design effectively in their work.
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Production IDOE
  
    4.8.1
The learner will be able to apply elements (line, shape, form, texture, color, and space) and principles (repetition, variety, rhythm, proportion, movement, balance, emphasis) in work that effectively communicates their ideas.
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Production IDOE
  
    4.8.2
The learner will be able to identify and discriminate between types of shape (geometric and organic), colors (primary, secondary, complementary, tints, and shades), lines (characteristics, quality), textures (tactile and visual), and space (placement, perspective, overlap, negative, positive, size), balance (symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial) and the use of proportion, rhythm, variety, repetition, and movement in their work and the works of others.
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Production IDOE
  
    Standard 9
The learner will be able to develop and apply skills using a variety of two dimensional and three dimensional media, tools, and processes to create works that communicate personal meaning.
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Production IDOE
  
    4.9.1
The learner will be able to identify differences between media and the visual characteristics of each medium (see below).
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Production IDOE
  
    4.9.2
The learner will be able to identify and control different media, techniques, and processes to effectively communicate ideas, experiences, and stories including: DRAWING: Media: pencils, colored pencils, markers, chalks, crayons, oil pastels, charcoals Processes: contour line, rendering, sketching, value, shading, crosshatching PAINTING: Media: tempera, watercolor, watercolor crayons; variety of surfaces, brushes and paint applicators Processes: wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, sponge, wash, resist, watercolor techniques of sponging and salting PRINTMAKING: Media: found objects, printing ink, styrofoam, stencil Processes: collograph, relief, frottage (rubbing) CERAMICS: Media: modeling clay, clay substitutes, glazes, stains, paint Processes: pinch and pulled forms, slab, drape mold, coil, surface decoration techniques SCULPTURE/ARCHITECTURE/JEWELRY: Media: paper, papier-mâché, clay, plaster, fiber cardboard, wood paper, foil, found objects, beads, wire, foam Processes: carving, additive, subtractive, modeling, constructing FIBERS: Media: cloth, yarn, ribbon, found objects, paper, reeds, rope Processes: pulling threads, weaving, stitchery, tying and wrapping techniques, braiding, basketry MIXED MEDIA: Media: tissue, photos, found objects, foil, fiber, paint, paper Processes: collage, bas-relief NEW MEDIA: Media: computer, interactive computer programs, disposable camera, digital camera, video, photography, film Processes: computer processes in programs such as Artrageous, Open Eyes, Hyperstudio, KidPix .
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Production IDOE
  
    4.9.3
The learner will be able to demonstrate safe and proper use, care, and storage of media, materials, and equipment.
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Production IDOE
  
    Standard 10
The learner will be able to students reflect on, revise, and refine work using problem solving and critical thinking skills.
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Production IDOE
  
    4.10.1
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to successfully generate an idea, select and refine an idea, and execute the idea.
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Production IDOE
  
    4.10.2
The learner will be able to identify and apply criteria for assessment in their work, in peer critiques, and in self-assessment.
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Production IDOE
  
    4.10.3
The learner will be able to demonstrate respect for their work and the work of others.
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Production IDOE
  

Careers and Community

    Standard 11
The learner will be able to recognize a variety of art-related professions and careers in our society.
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Careers and Community IDOE
  
    4.11.1
The learner will be able to identify artists in the community.
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Careers and Community IDOE
  
    4.11.2
The learner will be able to identify various opportunities in art related careers (historian, critic, curator, gallery director, display artist, web site designer, graphic artist etc).
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Careers and Community IDOE
  
    Standard 12
The learner will be able to understand how art experiences affect daily life and identify opportunities for involvement in the arts.
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Careers and Community IDOE
  
    4.12.1
The learner will be able to identify individual art experiences and how these affect daily life.
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Careers and Community IDOE
  
    4.12.2
The learner will be able to analyze and respond to art at local museums, exhibits, arts performances, and exhibited by visiting artists in the school.
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Careers and Community IDOE
  

Integrated Studies

    Standard 13
The learner will be able to identify and make connections between knowledge and skill in art and all other subject areas such as humanities, sciences, and technology.
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Integrated Studies IDOE
  
    4.13.1
The learner will be able to begin to distinguish between products and processes of visual art and other disciplines.
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Integrated Studies IDOE
  
    4.13.2
The learner will be able to create a work of art using subject matter, concepts, or sign systems (words, numbers) of another discipline.
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Integrated Studies IDOE
  
    Standard 14
The learner will be able to understand the integrative nature of art forms including dance, theater, music, visual art, and media art.
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Integrated Studies IDOE
  
    4.14.1
The learner will be able to begin to distinguish between products and subject matter of visual art and other art forms.
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Integrated Studies IDOE
  
    4.14.2
The learner will be able to create an artwork using processes and sign systems (imagery, movement, sound, words) of two art forms.
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Integrated Studies IDOE
  

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