Version 1: Simpler Teacher Guide - Exploring Proportion in Design
Introduction:
Welcome to the Grade 5 Art Teacher Guide, designed to help you teach the element of design - Proportion. This guide aligns with the Ontario Curriculum and aims to provide you with a simplified resource to engage and inspire your students in their artistic journey. By exploring proportion, students will develop their understanding of balance, scale, and relationships within their artwork.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the concept of proportion in art.
2. Identify and analyze proportion in various artworks.
3. Apply the principles of proportion to create balanced compositions.
Lesson 1: Introduction to Proportion
Objective: Introduce students to the concept of proportion in art.
Activities:
1. Discuss the meaning of proportion in art.
2. Show examples of artworks that demonstrate different proportions.
3. Engage students in a class discussion about the proportions they observe in the artworks.
4. Provide students with a worksheet to practice identifying and analyzing proportions in various images.
Lesson 2: Proportion in Nature
Objective: Explore the concept of proportion by observing and drawing natural objects.
Activities:
1. Take students on a nature walk or provide them with images of natural objects.
2. Instruct students to sketch the objects, paying attention to their proportions.
3. Encourage students to compare and discuss the proportions they observe in different natural objects.
Lesson 3: Proportion in the Human Figure
Objective: Investigate the proportions of the human figure and their significance in art.
Activities:
1. Introduce students to the concept of ideal human proportions.
2. Provide students with a step-by-step guide to drawing a human figure, emphasizing correct proportions.
3. Allow students to practice drawing human figures using the guidelines provided.
Assessment:
1. Evaluate students’ understanding of proportion through class discussions and observations.
2. Assess students’ ability to identify and analyze proportions in artworks.
Version 2: Standard Teacher Guide - Exploring Proportion in Design
Introduction:
Welcome to the Grade 5 Art Teacher Guide, designed to help you teach the element of design - Proportion. This guide aligns with the Ontario Curriculum and aims to provide you with a comprehensive resource to engage and inspire your students in their artistic journey. By exploring proportion, students will develop their understanding of balance, scale, and relationships within their artwork.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the concept of proportion in art.
2. Identify and analyze proportion in various artworks.
3. Apply the principles of proportion to create balanced and visually appealing compositions.
4. Develop critical thinking skills through the evaluation of proportions in art.
Lesson 1: Introduction to Proportion
Objective: Introduce students to the concept of proportion in art.
Activities:
1. Begin by discussing the meaning of proportion and its importance in art.
2. Show examples of artworks that demonstrate different proportions.
3. Engage students in a class discussion about the proportions they observe in the artworks.
4. Provide students with a handout or worksheet to practice identifying and analyzing proportions in various images.
Lesson 2: Proportion in Nature
Objective: Explore the concept of proportion by observing and drawing natural objects.
Activities:
1. Take students on a nature walk or provide them with images of natural objects.
2. Instruct students to sketch the objects, paying close attention to their proportions.
3. Encourage students to compare and discuss the proportions they observe in different natural objects.
4. Display and discuss the students’ artwork, highlighting the variety of proportions found in nature.
Lesson 3: Proportion in the Human Figure
Objective: Investigate the proportions of the human figure and their significance in art.
Activities:
1. Introduce students to the concept of the “ideal” human proportions.
2. Provide students with a step-by-step guide to drawing a human figure, emphasizing the correct proportions.
3. Allow students to practice drawing human figures using the guidelines provided.
4. Encourage students to experiment with altering proportions to create unique and expressive figures.
Assessment:
1. Evaluate students’ understanding of proportion through class discussions, observations, and participation.
2. Assess students’ ability to identify and analyze proportions in artworks.
3. Evaluate students’ artwork based on their application of proportion and the overall visual impact.
Version 3: Complex Teacher Guide - Exploring Proportion in Design
Introduction:
Welcome to the Grade 5 Art Teacher Guide, designed to help you teach the element of design - Proportion. This guide aligns with the Ontario Curriculum and aims to provide you with an in-depth resource to engage and inspire your students in their artistic journey. By exploring proportion, students will develop their understanding of balance, scale, and relationships within their artwork.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the concept of proportion in art and its historical significance.
2. Identify and analyze proportion in various artworks from different cultures and time periods.
3. Apply the principles of proportion to create balanced and visually appealing compositions.
4. Develop critical thinking skills through the evaluation and interpretation of proportions in art.
Lesson 1: Introduction to Proportion
Objective: Introduce students to the concept of proportion in art and its historical context.
Activities:
1. Begin with a brief lecture on the historical significance of proportion in art (e.g., Ancient Greek and Renaissance art).
2. Show examples of artworks from different cultures and time periods that demonstrate different proportions.
3. Engage students in a class discussion about the proportions they observe in the artworks.
4. Provide students with a handout or worksheet to practice identifying and analyzing proportions in various images.
Lesson 2: Proportion in Nature
Objective: Explore the concept of proportion by observing and drawing natural objects.
Activities:
1. Take students on a nature walk or provide them with images of natural objects.
2. Instruct students to sketch the objects, paying close attention to their proportions.
3. Encourage students to compare and discuss the proportions they observe in different natural objects.
4. Display and discuss the students’ artwork, highlighting the variety of proportions found in nature.
Lesson 3: Proportion in the Human Figure
Objective: Investigate the proportions of the human figure and their significance in art.
Activities:
1. Introduce students to the concept of the “ideal” human proportions and its variations across cultures.
2. Provide students with a step-by-step guide to drawing a human figure, emphasizing the correct proportions.
3. Allow students to practice drawing human figures using the guidelines provided.
4. Encourage students to experiment with altering proportions to create unique and expressive figures.
Lesson 4: Proportion in Architecture
Objective: Explore the role of proportion in architectural design and its impact on the built environment.
Activities:
1. Show examples of famous architectural structures from different cultures and time periods.
2. Discuss the proportions and balance evident in these structures.
3. Engage students in a group activity where they design and sketch their own architectural structure, focusing on proportion and balance.
4. Encourage students to present their designs and explain the proportions they incorporated.
Lesson 5: Applying Proportion in Art
Objective: Apply the principles of proportion to create balanced and visually appealing compositions.
Activities:
1. Provide students with a variety of art materials and techniques (e.g., pencils, paints, collage materials).
2. Instruct students to create an artwork that demonstrates their understanding of proportion.
3. Encourage students to experiment with different proportions, emphasizing balance and harmony.
4. Display and discuss the students’ artwork, highlighting the successful use of proportion.
Assessment:
1. Evaluate students’ understanding of proportion through class discussions, observations, and participation.
2. Assess students’ ability to identify and analyze proportions in artworks from different cultures and time periods.
3. Evaluate students’ artwork based on their application of proportion, creativity, and the overall visual impact.
Additional Resources:
1. Ontario Curriculum - The Arts, Grade 5
2. Art textbooks and reference books on proportion in art
3. Online resources and videos showcasing artworks and artists that emphasize proportion
Conclusion:
By following this Grade 5 Art Teacher Guide, you will provide your students with a solid foundation in understanding and applying the element of design - Proportion. Through engaging activities, discussions, and exploration of art from different cultures and time periods, students will develop their artistic skills, critical thinking abilities, and cultural awareness, fostering a lifelong appreciation for art.
