Elementary Visual School Arts

Collage

Tearing techniques

Overlapping

The work of Picasso
influenced the history of
art

Cut multiple shapes, and

cutting symmetrical shapes

Neatly glue

Essential Questions Corresponding Big Ideas

What is a symbol?

Explain how visual symbols are used
throughout our environment.

How did Picasso use paper collage to
express himself?

How can we create art that is reflective
of the work of Picasso?

Can you name some other artists that
have used collage making in their art?

Artists use symbols and patterns to tell

stories and to share ideas.

People have been using visual symbols

to share ideas for a very long time.

Artists must know how to analyze their

art in terms of the Elements of Art and

Principles of Design.

Artists must know how to

evaluate the compositional and

expressive qualities of personal works

of art.

Standardized Assessment Correlations

(State, Province, College, and Career)

N/A

Unit Assessments

Pre-Assessment Informal Progress Monitoring

Checks

KWL Chart (What do you KNOW?
What Do You WANT to know? What
Did You LEARN?)

Demonstrate collage techniques

Monitor individuals while working on

tasks

Observation during an activity at each

stage in process

1. Cutting, tearing and arranging