What Third Grade Students Should Know and Be Able to Do
Display pride in their ability to complete artistic activities
Show acceptance of others’ efforts
Demonstrate an ability to share and cooperate with others
Exhibit curiosity about works of art
Identify tertiary colors (intermediate colors)
Name and use warm and cool colors
Use line for expressive purposes
Refine the use of basic geometric shapes in their work
Describe the difference between two-dimensional shapes and three-
dimensional forms
Create textural qualities
Use overlapping to achieve depth
Use horizon line to convey depth
Select and unify ideas to create a visual whole
Create images that appear to be balanced
Explain the relationships of parts in their own work to create visual unity
Develop the ability to use a variety of colors, lines, shapes, and textures
(forms and values)
Identify focus of interest in a composition (emphasis)
Create movement (rhythm) in work through repetition of lines, shapes (forms),
colors (values), textures
Sense beyond purely visual observation
Trust their intuitive perceptions
Use life surroundings and experiences in their work
Become aware of the art around them
Become aware of how works of art were and are produced
Create work that does NOT rely on copying, tracing, or patterns
Use personal experiences to express their ideas and feelings visually
Talk about their work (both in progress and completed) in guided questioning
situations
Talk about the work of others in guided situations
Display fine and gross motor control when using basic drawing,
painting, and collage instruments