A young boy showing a photograph and orange glass object to an adult evaluator

Youth will enjoy many artistic experiences and develop skills for a lifetime through activities focusing on elements and principles of art. The project books can be used by members and helpers. Many of the activities can be adapted to work with any grade.

To complete this project, set goals and record project highlights in Montana 4-H record forms, write at least three original poems composed of at least four-line stanzas and demonstrate a specific rhyme pattern in original verse. The member manual also lists other activities to make your experiences rewarding—from performing at local events to locating cowboy poetry in your local library and on the internet.

 

Projects to learn

At level 1 of visual arts, students will learn

  • color
  • line
  • space
  • balance
  • ore

At level 2 of visual arts, students will learn

  • drawing
  • fiber
  • culpting activities

At level 3 of visual arts, students will learn

  • painting
  • printing
  • graphic designs

Independent study is for any youth looking for new challenges and opportunities in 4-H. This allows a member to explore topics that have not been investigated while remaining enrolled in a 4-H project. Members enrolling in the independent study phase of a project should

  • develop a detailed learning plan for their work
  • identify an area of interest within the project area
  • set goals and locate resources (people, publications, materials) to carry out a project plan
  • determine specific experiences needed to accomplish project goals,
  • set a realistic timeline for completion
  • carry out the project learning plan,
  • share experiences with others
  • evaluate outcomes and determine what could be improved.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

The individualized learning plan should be approved by a parent, 4-H adult volunteer leader or 4-H agent. For assistance in developing a personal learning contract, use Design Your Own project materials or other goal-setting materials. While independent study provides flexibility and creativity, it also requires serious planning, implementation and evaluation.

 

Materials you'll need

 

Non-Animal Record Books

A Project/Financial Journal is needed for each non-animal related project. Project journals need to contain the name of the project, the year these records were kept, and a leader/parent signature. All sections of the journal need to be completed. If nothing was done in an area or section of a record sheet, the word “none” or something similar should be written. 

Download record book sheet

 

Careers in Visual Arts

If you are wanting to explore careers in visual arts, below are some of the potential routes you can take. 4-H members interested in going to college can also visit the 4-H foundation website for scholarships in their county or reservation.