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TITLE: ART I COURSE INFO: COURSE LENGTH: 18 WEEKS SINGLE BLOCK ONE SEMESTER ONE CREDIT CONTACT INFO: Mr. Clay Pardue 425 Dragon Drive Rm. 307 Clinton, TN. 37716 (865) 457-2611 GRADE LEVEL: 9th – 12th PRE-REQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE AND/OR REQUIREMENTS: None COURSE DESCRIPTION Art 1 is an introduction to the elements and principles that are necessary to create a successful work of art. Students will be challenged to improve as thinkers, artists, and creative individuals. We will learn why the human race has been driven to create beautiful and powerful works of art, full of passion and poetry, and we will try to find that drive within ourselves. We will also get very messy in the process. COURSE GOALS STUDENTS WILL: Understand the elements of design (line, shape, value, form, color, space) Understand the principles of design (unity, balance, rhythm, movement, contrast, emphasis, variety) Apply knowledge of these elements to create successful works of art Understand the historical and cultural significance of art throughout the world Maintain a weekly sketchbook to improve drawing and conceptual development skills MAJOR COURSE PROJECTS Drawing Unit: Simple object composition Figures/ portraits 1-point perspective building (outside) X-ray animal drawing Color Unit: Space collage Cubism Self-portrait Surrealism Sculpture Unit: Ceramic vessel Papier-Mache figure ASSESSMENT PLAN/STUDENT EVALUATION Studio Projects: 100 points Sketchbook Assignments: 25 points Chapter Tests: 100 points Art Terms: 25 points Video Quiz: variable TENNESSEE STANDARDS Content Standard 1.0: Media, Techniques, and Processes Students will understand and apply media, techniques, and processes. Learning Expectations: The student will: 1.1 Demonstrate the use of knowledge and technical skills in at least one specific medium. 1.2 Produce visual art that exhibits a communication of ideas through the use of media, tools, techniques, and processes. 1.3 Analyze, synthesize and evaluate the application of media, techniques and processes used to solve visual art problems. Performance Indicators:: At Level 1, the student is able to o utilize different types of media, techniques, and processes used to create various art forms; o recognize the relationship between various media, techniques, and processes and their effects when used to communicate specific ideas in works of art; o examine the application of media, techniques and processes used to solve visual art problems; o use media and tools in a safe and responsible manner. At Level 2, the student is able to o analyze and utilize different types of media, techniques, and processes used to create various art forms; o demonstrate the relationship between various media, techniques, and processes and their effects when used to communicate specific ideas in works of art; o compare and contrast the application of media, techniques and processes used to solve various visual art problems; o use media and tools in a safe and responsible manner At Level 3, the student is able to o refine skills in the use of media, techniques, and processes to create art forms in a specific medium; o analyze and demonstrate the relationship between various media, techniques, and processes and their effects when used to communicate specific ideas in works of art; o evaluate the effectiveness of the application of media, techniques and processes used to solve visual art problems; o use media and tools in a safe and responsible manner. Content Standard 2.0: Structures and Functions Students will use knowledge of both structures and functions. Learning Expectations: The student will: 2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of art elements and design principles. 2.2 Analyze and critique organizational components and expressive qualities of artworks. 2.3 Evaluate the function of artworks as to utilitarian or intrinsic purposes. 2.4 Apply problem-solving skills to create solutions to specific visual art tasks. Performance Indicators:: At Level 1, the student is able to o explore and identify how art elements and design principles applied through various media, techniques, and processes produce different effects; o recognize expressive features, functions, and purposes of works of art in terms of the use of the organizational components of art and design; o recognize the differences between utilitarian and intrinsic purposes of art works; o identify problem-solving skills needed to solve visual art tasks. At Level 2, the student is able to o create works that use art elements and design principles to solve specific visual art problems; o apply organizational components of art and design to create expressive features, functions, and purposes in works of art; o create works of art that demonstrate utilitarian and/or intrinsic qualities; o utilize relationships among the visual and organizational components to solve specific visual arts problems. At Level 3, the student is able to o evaluate the use of art elements and design principles in solving visual art problems; o evaluate works of art in terms of the use of the organizational components of art and design, expressive features, functions, and purposes; o interpret the purpose of art works as to its utilitarian and/or intrinsic value; o integrate visual concepts with subjects, themes, or symbols to improve communication of intended meaning in their works of art. Content Standard 3.0: Evaluation Students will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas. Learning Expectations: The student will: 3.1 Demonstrate critical thinking in the selection of content in works of art. 3.2 Evaluate meaningful images that reflect personal experiences and environments. 3.3 Analyze and interpret symbols and their origins. 3.4 Research and create a series of related works in a particular subject matter. Performance Indicators:: At Level 1, the student is able to o explore prospective content for works of art; o identify images that reflect personal experiences and environments; o recognize common symbols and their meanings; o create art works that communicate ideas with the use of symbols. At Level 2, the student is able to o recognize that subjects, symbols, and ideas are used to communicate meaning in works of art; o compare sources of subject matter in their own work and the work of others; o choose and apply subject matter and symbols to communicate ideas; o research works created as a series. At Level 3, the student is able to o choose and apply subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate meaning in works of art;. o evaluate the effectiveness of subject matter used in personal artwork and the work of others; o research and analyze the origins and significance of specific images and ideas; o create a series of work based on a particular subject matter. Content Standard 4.0: Historical and Cultural Relationships Students will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures. Learning Expectations: The student will: 4.1 Demonstrate an understanding of how historical and contemporary works of art reflect and influence societies and cultures. 4.2 Interpret the function and explore the meaning of specific art objects within varied cultures. 4.3 Demonstrate how history and culture influence the production of art Performance Indicators:: At Level 1, the student is able to o recognize how historical and contemporary works of art reflect and influence societies and cultures; o examine the function and explore the meaning of specific works of art within varied cultures, times, and places; o create a work of art that reflects historical and/or cultural context. At Level 2, the student is able to o compare and contrast the characteristics of historical and contemporary works of art and how they reflect and influence societies and cultures; o compare and contrast the characteristics and purposes of works of art from a variety of cultures, times, and places; o create a work of art that reflects an understanding of how history or culture influences a work of art. At Level 3, the student is able to o analyze and explain how historical and contemporary works of art reflect and influence societies and cultures; o analyze the functional and meaning of specific art objects across various cultures and times; o identify and differentiate among the variety of historical and cultural contexts in terms of functions and purposes of works of art. Content Standard 5.0: Reflection and Assessment Students will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others. Learning Expectations: The student will: 5.1 Assess visual artworks and their meanings by using a variety of criteria and techniques. 5.2 Reflect on and evaluate artworks in order to understand various interpretations. Performance Indicators:: At Level 1, the student is able to o utilize visual art vocabulary to assess the characteristics of an artwork; o explore the intentions of an artist in creating a particular work of art. At Level 2, the student is able to o apply specific visual art criteria when observing, describing, and evaluating works of art; o compare various interpretations of specific artworks. At Level 3, the student is able to o interpret possible meanings of works of art by analyzing how specific works are created and how they relate to historical and cultural contexts; o determine the intentions of an artist in creating a particular work of art and evaluate the artist’s effectiveness in communicating ideas and emotions or fulfilling a particular purpose. Content Standard 6.0: Interdisciplinary Connections Students will make connections between visual arts and other disciplines. Learning Expectations: The student will: 6.1 Examine the materials, technologies, processes, and terminology used in the visual and performing arts. 6.2 Integrate ideas, issues, and themes in the visual arts with other subject areas. Performance Indicators:: At Level 1, the student is able to o identify connections among materials, technology, processes and terminology between visual and performing arts. o identify concepts that are common to visual arts and other disciplines. At Level 2, the student is able to o compare the use of technologies, media, and processes of the visual arts with those of other arts disciplines. o create projects that integrate visual arts and other subject areas. At Level 3, the student is able to o integrate the visual and performing arts using technological and traditional media. o analyze and compare the characteristics of the visual arts with ideas, issues, or themes in humanities, sciences, or other areas.
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