Visual Arts Pacing Calendar
4th Grade

NOTE:
Asterisks (*) have been used to identify standards and objectives that must be assessed by the local school district. All other skills may be assessed by the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP).
Book icons (Information Literacy skill) identify Information Literacy skills. Students are best served when these are taught in collaboration and cooperation between the classroom teacher and the library media specialist.


1st Quarter

Visual Art Standards and Benchmarks –Any 9 week session can be taught during any 9 week period.

Standard 1: Language of Visual Art – The student will identify visual art terms (e.g., architecture, contour, medium, mixed media, perspective, symbol).
1.1 Know how works of art are made with respect to the materials, media, techniques, and sources of ideas.
1.2 Describe and use the principles of design: rhythm, balance, contrast, movement, variety, center of interest (emphasis), and repetition in works of art.
1.3 Describe and use the elements of art: line, color, form, shape, texture, value (light and dark) and space in works of art.
1.4 Discuss observations of visual and expressive features seen in the environment (such as colors, textures, shapes).

Standard 2: Visual Art History and Culture – The student will recognize the development of visual art from an historical and cultural perspective.
2.1 Describe and place a variety of specific significant art objects by artist, style, and historical and cultural context. Information Literacy skill
2.2 Identify themes and purposes of works of art and artifacts in history and culture. Information Literacy skill
2.3 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of several fields of art such as painting, sculpture, drawing, computer graphics, printmaking, architecture, and fiber arts.
2.4 Identify how the visual arts are used in today’s world including the popular media of advertising, television, and film. Information Literacy skill

Standard 3: Visual Arts Expression – The students will observe, select, and utilize a variety of ideas and subject matter in creating original works of art.
3.1 Make original works of art using a variety of materials (media), and techniques (skills), and sources of ideas.
3.2 Use observation, memory, and imagination in making original works of art.
3.3 Apply knowledge of a basic art vocabulary through experiences in making original works of art.

Standard 4: Visual Arts Appreciation – The student will learn to appreciate visual art as a vehicle of human expression.
4.1 Demonstrate appropriate behavior while attending a visual arts exhibition in a museum or art gallery.
4.2 Demonstrate respect for their work and the work of others.
4.3 Demonstrate thoughtfulness and care in completion of art works.


2nd Quarter

Visual Art Standards and Benchmarks – any 9 week session can be taught during any 9 week period.

Standard 1: Language of Visual Art – The student will identify visual art terms (e.g., architecture, contour, medium, mixed media, perspective, symbol).
1.1 Know how works of art are made with respect to the materials, media, techniques, and sources of ideas.
1.2 Describe and use the principles of design: rhythm, balance, contrast, movement, variety, center of interest (emphasis), and repetition in works of art.
1.3 Describe and use the elements of art: line, color, form, shape, texture, value (light and dark) and space in works of art.
1.4 Discuss observations of visual and expressive features seen in the environment (such as colors, textures, shapes).

Standard 2: Visual Art History and Culture – The student will recognize the development of visual art from an historical and cultural perspective.
2.1 Describe and place a variety of specific significant art objects by artist, style, and historical and cultural context. Information Literacy skill
2.2 Identify themes and purposes of works of art and artifacts in history and culture. Information Literacy skill
2.3 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of several fields of art such as painting, sculpture, drawing, computer graphics, printmaking, architecture, and fiber arts.
2.4 Identify how the visual arts are used in today’s world including the popular media of advertising, television, and film. Information Literacy skill

Standard 3: Visual Arts Expression – The students will observe, select, and utilize a variety of ideas and subject matter in creating original works of art.
3.1 Make original works of art using a variety of materials (media), and techniques (skills), and sources of ideas.
3.2 Use observation, memory, and imagination in making original works of art.
3.3 Apply knowledge of a basic art vocabulary through experiences in making original works of art.

Standard 4: Visual Arts Appreciation – The student will learn to appreciate visual art as a vehicle of human expression.
4.1 Demonstrate appropriate behavior while attending a visual arts exhibition in a museum or art gallery.
4.2 Demonstrate respect for their work and the work of others.
4.3 Demonstrate thoughtfulness and care in completion of art works.


3rd Quarter

Visual Art Standards and Benchmarks – any 9 week session can be taught during any 9 week period.

Standard 1: Language of Visual Art – The student will identify visual art terms (e.g., architecture, contour, medium, mixed media, perspective, symbol).
1.1 Know how works of art are made with respect to the materials, media, techniques, and sources of ideas.
1.2 Describe and use the principles of design: rhythm, balance, contrast, movement, variety, center of interest (emphasis), and repetition in works of art.
1.3 Describe and use the elements of art: line, color, form, shape, texture, value (light and dark) and space in works of art.
1.4 Discuss observations of visual and expressive features seen in the environment (such as colors, textures, shapes).

Standard 2: Visual Art History and Culture – The student will recognize the development of visual art from an historical and cultural perspective.
2.1 Describe and place a variety of specific significant art objects by artist, style, and historical and cultural context. Information Literacy skill
2.2 Identify themes and purposes of works of art and artifacts in history and culture. Information Literacy skill
2.3 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of several fields of art such as painting, sculpture, drawing, computer graphics, printmaking, architecture, and fiber arts.
2.4 Identify how the visual arts are used in today’s world including the popular media of advertising, television, and film. Information Literacy skill

Standard 3: Visual Arts Expression – The students will observe, select, and utilize a variety of ideas and subject matter in creating original works of art.
3.1 Make original works of art using a variety of materials (media), and techniques (skills), and sources of ideas.
3.2 Use observation, memory, and imagination in making original works of art.
3.3 Apply knowledge of a basic art vocabulary through experiences in making original works of art.

Standard 4: Visual Arts Appreciation – The student will learn to appreciate visual art as a vehicle of human expression.
4.1 Demonstrate appropriate behavior while attending a visual arts exhibition in a museum or art gallery.
4.2 Demonstrate respect for their work and the work of others.
4.3 Demonstrate thoughtfulness and care in completion of art works.


4th Quarter

Visual Art Standards and Benchmarks – any 9 week session can be taught during any 9 week period.

Standard 1: Language of Visual Art – The student will identify visual art terms (e.g., architecture, contour, medium, mixed media, perspective, symbol).
1.1 Know how works of art are made with respect to the materials, media, techniques, and sources of ideas.
1.2 Describe and use the principles of design: rhythm, balance, contrast, movement, variety, center of interest (emphasis), and repetition in works of art.
1.3 Describe and use the elements of art: line, color, form, shape, texture, value (light and dark) and space in works of art.
1.4 Discuss observations of visual and expressive features seen in the environment (such as colors, textures, shapes).

Standard 2: Visual Art History and Culture – The student will recognize the development of visual art from an historical and cultural perspective.
2.1 Describe and place a variety of specific significant art objects by artist, style, and historical and cultural context. Information Literacy skill
2.2 Identify themes and purposes of works of art and artifacts in history and culture. Information Literacy skill
2.3 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of several fields of art such as painting, sculpture, drawing, computer graphics, printmaking, architecture, and fiber arts.
2.4 Identify how the visual arts are used in today’s world including the popular media of advertising, television, and film. Information Literacy skill

Standard 3: Visual Arts Expression – The students will observe, select, and utilize a variety of ideas and subject matter in creating original works of art.
3.1 Make original works of art using a variety of materials (media), and techniques (skills), and sources of ideas.
3.2 Use observation, memory, and imagination in making original works of art.
3.3 Apply knowledge of a basic art vocabulary through experiences in making original works of art.

Standard 4: Visual Arts Appreciation – The student will learn to appreciate visual art as a vehicle of human expression.
4.1 Demonstrate appropriate behavior while attending a visual arts exhibition in a museum or art gallery.
4.2 Demonstrate respect for their work and the work of others.
4.3 Demonstrate thoughtfulness and care in completion of art works.