Year 4 Line and Shape Art Unit

Let organic shapes take flight with Love To Teach Art – Year 4 Line and Shape. Inspired by Rex Ray and Henri Matisse, this ready-to-teach ten-week unit explores flowing forms, composition, overlapping shapes and bold colour through imaginative art activities.

Why teachers love it

• Ready to teach: Ten Core Skills mini-lessons of 20–30 minutes.

• Creative confidence: Develops composition, colour choices and visual expression.

• Flexible: Three Studio Work projects with adaptable pacing.

• Curriculum connected: Australian Curriculum v9 Visual Arts and Media Arts.

What students create

Students explore organic shapes, mirroring and Matisse-inspired prints before creating three projects:

• Clay plate decorated with organic shapes

• Colourful hot air balloon painting

• Layered digital composition in Procreate

What’s included

• Lesson Slides PDF: Artist studies, Core Skills, projects, quizzes and reflections.

• Teacher Guide PDF: Ten-week planner, teaching notes and curriculum connections.

• Quiz Book PDF: Three quizzes with answers.

• Posters Pack PDF: Drawing Tools posters and reflection guides.

• Fired Clay Guide PDF: Practical clay preparation, storage and firing guidance.

Materials

Requires basic art materials, fired clay and Procreate on iPad for digital activities. Clay projects may be adapted or omitted. Materials, devices and the app are not included.

Digital PDF download licensed for one teacher’s own classes.

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