Visual Art. Course Title: Head of Department: Teacher(s) + Cycle/Division: Grade Level: Credit Unit: Duration:

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1 Course Title: Head of Department: Teacher(s) + Cycle/Division: Grade Level: Credit Unit: Duration: Visual Art Parisa B.Tonkaboni parisa@greenwood.sch.ae Elementary 4 1 Year\ 2 Semester: 1 session per 2 weeks Department s Vision: To create leaders in a world that requires a unique combination of creativity, conceptual abilities and technical skills while contributing to the quality of artistic and creative life regionally, nationally and globally. Department s Mission: Enrich the lives of students by providing opportunities to actively engage in visual art activities using a variety of approaches to develop both creativity and critical thinking skills: integrate their artistic experiences with other academic subjects and different cultures, improve communication and problem solving skills, and learn craftsmanship and teamwork through sustained effort. COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Visual Art program is designed to give students the opportunity to gain confidence in producing art, to reinforce artistic skills and to produce how art can be a great way for selfexpression. In 4th grade the concepts of the art elements and the principles of design are studied 1

2 throughout the year. Students also focus on art history, appreciation, production, and criticism. Subjects of study include color, cultural dimensions and contributions, drawing and painting, 3D crafts, human figure and self-portrait, and perspective. Throughout the year each student obtains knowledge through vocabulary, artists, history, processes, and multiple other methods depending on units. GENERAL COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: To draw a still life To use a sketch as a first step in drawing To learn about organizing the elements in a composition To study a poster closely To draw an adult and a child To understand the concept of proportion and apply it to a drawing To complete a drawing using outline To make new colors by mixing color To compare and explain the different between the effect of different background colors on a drawing To appreciate an abstract work of art To creating an abstract composition using geometric shapes To make decorative designs following a model To complete friezes using grid To make pattern using geometric shapes To learn about mosaic art To make mosaic using collage To observe and distinguish colors found in nature To color a photograph using unrealistic coloring To analyzing Pop Art by examining one of most representative artist; Andy Warhol To create composition using stencil technique I. STANDARDS/BENCHMARKS: Michigan Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Level Content Expectations for 2

3 Visual Arts PERFORM Standard 1: Apply skills and knowledge to perform in the arts. (VPAA: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, P1, P2, P4, R1, R4) ART.VA.I.4.2 Demonstrate control and safe use of technologies with environmental awareness. ART.VA.I.4.3 Analyze and reflect on the elements of art and design to communicate ideas. ART.VA.I.4.4 Prepare, present, and collaboratively evaluate personal artwork. CREATE Standard 2: Apply skills and knowledge to create in the arts. (VPAA: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, P1, P2, P4, R1, R4) ART.VA.II.4.1 Synthesize the use of a variety of materials, techniques, and processes to problem solve in the creation of art. ART.VA.II.4.2 Synthesize knowledge of elements of art and principles of design to creatively communicate ideas. ART.VA.II.4.3 Analyze and collaborate how artists express ideas through the use of visual culture, global perspective, and symbols in works of art. ANALYZE Standard 3: Analyze, describe, and evaluate works of art. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4) ART.VA.III.4.1 Reflect and discuss the visual structures and functions used in personal artwork. ART.VA.III.4.2 Recognize that artwork may serve functional purposes, be purely decorative, or serve multiple purposes. 3

4 ANALYZE IN CONTEXT Standard 4: Understand, analyze, and describe the arts in their historical, social, and cultural contexts. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4) ART.VA.IV.4.1 Describe how artwork communicates facts and/or experiences of various cultures. ART.VA.IV.4.2 Compare and contrast the visual elements contained in the artwork of particular cultures. ANALYZE AND MAKE CONNECTIONS Standard 5: Recognize, analyze, and describe connections among the arts; between the arts and other disciplines; between the arts and everyday life. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4) ART.VA.V.4.3 Identify connections between technology and the arts. ART.VA.V.4.4 Demonstrate cross-curricular connections through a culminating event. II. RESOURCES: List of Supplies Drawing Consumables Range of drawing pencils HB, 2B, 4B, 6B Charcoal Oil pastels Assorted colored markers Black permanent markers (e.g. Sharpie) Pencil Crayons Richmond art and craft student`s book Sketch book Tissue Paper Newsprint Assorted construction paper 4

5 Painting Consumables Painting Tools Watercolor sets 8 colors minimum. Tempera paint (e.g. red, yellow, blue, green, black, white, etc.) Acrylic paints Watercolor brushes in 2-3 sizes Containers for water Containers for paint (muffin tins, egg cartons, paper plates, plastic trays, etc.) Sculpture Consumables Modeling clay General Tools Rulers (metric and standard) Scissor Manual pencil sharpeners Technology General Consumables Computer Projector Projection screen Smart board Class Audio CD White glue Glue sticks Tape: masking, scotch, packing Classroom Equipment: Storage shelves for student work, paper and supplies Locked storage area for knives and other tools Access to computers for research and design assignments COURSE OUTLINE: 5

6 Semester 1: Topic # Topic Lesson(s) 1 First term, Unit1 Drawing a still life 2 First term, Unit1 A food poster 3 First term, Unit2 Drawing people 4 Semester 2: First term, Unit3 Drawing on colored background Topic # Topic Lesson(s) 5 Second term, Unit4 Geometric Shapes 6 7 Second term, Unit5 Second term, Unit5 Colorful friezes A mosaic 8 Second term, Unit7 Colors on the beach 9 Second term, Unit9 A pop art composition III. GRADING: 6

7 Grading Policy/ Assessment Tools: Formal and informal assessment Assessed on following Performance areas Creating design Presentation of work Group and individual performance Identify the tone, mood, and emotion conveyed in artwork Recognizing connections Improving drawing and painting skill Forming opinions through visual art Understanding Type Styles, Visuals and Graphics, and layout. Grade Distribution: Semester -1- Semester -2- Assessment Points/Weight Assessment Points/Weight Project 1 20 Project 1 20 Project 2 20 Project 2 20 Project 3 25 Project 3 20 Project 4 25 Project 4 15 Class Participation 10 Project 5 15 Class Participation 10 Total 100 Total 100 Cross-Curricular Project(s): o o o Art-Science (The figure drawing- Mixing colors - Food poster project) Art-Math (Geometric shapes decoration- perspective drawing) Art-English (Visual vocabulary) All activities 7