•Draw from observation using contour and gesture lines

•Use lines to indicate value

•Use lines to express motion, mood

•Understand movement and direction of line, kinds and qualities of lines

•Use knowledge of positive and negative shapes to create compositions

•Create 3 dimensional forms using value

•Create perspective using size changes, overlapping, change of value and one point perspective

•Observe and work on capturing size relationships and proportions

•Use shapes to create pattern

•Use additive and subtractive methods with shape/form

•Mix and paint the variety of subtlety of observed color

•Identify and use primary, secondary, tertiary, complementary, analogous warm and cool colors, tints and shades

•Identify how artists use the emotional quality of color

•Use a variety of methods and media to create value

•Use value to create mood

•Use value to create appearance of 3 dimensional surface in 2 dimensional work

•Use texture as a descriptive and decorative element

•Use texture in 3 dimensional media

•Use gesture drawings to capture movement

•Develop rhythm by repetition (of line, shape, color, etc.)

•Use as a tool for graphic design

•Create and use patterns in artwork

•Utilize the concept of balance to create compositions

•Create symmetrical and asymmetrical balance in 2 and 3 dimensional artwork

•Recognize and use contrasting lines, textures, values, forms

•Create a center of interest in abstract and realistic compositions

•Relate their own artwork to the art of other artists in history

•Become aware of the timeline of world’s art history

•Study and use media and techniques used by various cultures (including women and minorities)

•Begin to identify styles of specific artists and understand influences on style

•Use critique as a tool to reflect on and develop their own artwork

•Support judgements/opinions of artworks with rationale e.g., artist’s intention, use of design elements, etc.

•Discuss the elements of design, mood and ideas portrayed in artwork