Prerequisite: Exploring Art Credit Value: 5 ABSTRACT Students in the full-year course apply a variety of media, such as pen and ink, paint, and clay. The study of art history and aesthetic thought builds evaluative skills and creative techniques. The lives and times of representative artists are examined to provide students with the historical and cultural context in which the artists worked. Personal sketchbooks and work journals document students' progress as they study and apply the elements of art, principles of design, and technological advances in art. Emphasis is placed on the development of an appreciation of the artists' work and purpose. Successful completion of Experimental Studio in Art fulfills the NJ state graduation requirement for visual arts. Adopted by the Somerville Board of Education on
Month/ Marking Period NJSLS: Essential Question: September October November December January How does value affect the way we look at the world? In what ways does value aid an artist to create texture? What role does line play in simulating texture? How does color express emotion in a work of art? 1.1.12.A.2, 1.3.12.D.1-3, 1.3.12.D.5, 1.4.12.A.1-3, 1.4.12.B.1-2 What happens to harmony and unity when the principles of color theory are fully applied? Content: Value Value and Texture Texture and Line Color Color Theory Skills and Topics: define value using assess the impact of differentiate among analyze the use of develop a personal positive and negative space light and dark shapes on the creation of the types of lines (e.g., curved, diagonal, color to create emotion in various works of art color scheme to evoke or illustrate emotion in demonstrate value texture horizontal, vertical, apply the knowledge an original work of art using the chiaroscuro collaborate to create a zigzag) of color to produce a validate the desired method unified original work utilize line as a tool to color palette of effect of a personal analyze a grey tone of art add value to an primary colors color scheme in a photograph apply the use of varied original work of art examine the effect of survey or peer apply research of media (e.g., organic employ varied media different color responses to an examples of value to material, found to create line textures schemes that evoke original work of art the development of an objects, metals) to apply the use of real emotion in a variety of conduct research of original work of art create paper and simulated textures works of art examples of color assimilate lighting, conduct research of in an original work of conduct research of theory to add to a point of view, and examples of texture to art examples of color to personal work of art composition in an add to a personal work conduct research of add to a personal work complete research original work of art of art examples of line to of art regarding artists in a conduct research about compile additional add to a personal work compile additional personal sketchbook artists and the world research regarding of art research regarding project events that affect(ed) artists in a personal compile additional artists in a personal their work sketchbook project research regarding artists in a personal sketchbook project sketchbook project Integration of Internet, Web Quests, classroom computers, wireless laptop computers, multimedia presentations, virtual museum tours Technology: Writing: Open-ended responses, conclusions and analysis of exploratory activities
Month/ Marking Period Formative Summative Performance Interdisciplinary Connections: September October November December January Sketchbook, sketchbook reflective journals, self assessment/peer assessment using scoring rubric Quizzes, tests, midterm examination, final studio projects, scoring rubric for final project results Studio projects, design projects, art history research projects 6.1.12.D.3.e 6.1.12.D.3.e, 6.1.12.D.8.b, 6.1.12.D.14.f, 6.2.12.D.2.e, 6.2.12.D.4.k 6.1.12.C.3.d, 6.2.12.D.4.k 6.1.12.C.3.d, 6.1.12.D.3.e, 6.1.12.D.8.b, 6.1.12.D.14.f, 6.2.12.D.2.e, 6.2.12.D.4.k 6.2.12.D.4.k.d 21 st Century Themes: Global Awareness Civic Literacy Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy Health Literacy 21 st Century Skills: Creativity and Innovation Media Literacy Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Resources: Careers: ICT Literacy Communication and Collaboration Information Literacy Life and Career Skills Art reproductions, art books, posters, newspapers, magazines, films/videos Applicable career options are discussed as they arise throughout the arts program. Career options include, but are not limited to, the following career clusters: Architecture and Construction Career Cluster; Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Career Cluster; Education and Training Career Cluster; Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster.
Month/ Marking Period NJSLS: Essential Question: February March April May June How can an artist produce an original idea? 1.1.12.D.1-2, 1.2.12.A.1-2, 1.3.12.D.1-5, 1.4.12.A.1-4, 1.4.12.B.1-3, 6.1.4.A.14, 6.1.12.D.3.e, 6.1.12.D.8.b, 6.1.12.D.14.f, 6.2.12.D.2.e, 6.2.12.D.4.k In what ways does a culture influence experimentation in art? 1.1.12.D.1-2, 1.2.12.A.1-2, 1.3.12.D.1-5, 1.4.12.A.1-4, 1.4.12.B.1-3, 6.1.12.C.3.d, 6.2.12.D.4.k, 8.1.12.F.2 What impact has technology had on an artist s work? 1.1.12.D.1-2, 1.2.12.A.1-2, 1.3.12.D.1-5, 1.4.12.A.1-4, 1.4.12.B.1-3, 6.1.4.A.14, 6.1.12.C.3.d, 6.1.12.D.3.e, 6.1.12.D.8.b, 6.1.12.D.14.f, 6.2.12.D.2.e, 6.2.12.D.4.k, 8.1.12.A.3 In what ways do artists portray historical and current events? 1.1.12.D.1-2, 1.2.12.A.1-2, 1.3.12.D.1-5, 1.4.12.A.1-4, 1.4.12.B.1-3, 6.1.12.C.3.d, 6.2.12.D.4.k.3.d What skills are needed to interpret a work of art? Content: Architectural Drawing Cultural Art Experimental Media Experimental Media Three-Dimensional Art Skills and Topics: analyze how shape and conduct research of appraise the effect of define an altered distinguish how form form combine in a the effect of cultural technology on the book is derived from shape work of art change on works of art creation of media investigate the demonstrate how apply multiple point determine the impact (e.g., silk screening, papermaking process synergy is constructed linear perspective in of cultural background printing, digital determine the media using new media in an original threedimensional on personal works of photography) and technology to be sample works of art drawing art apply technology in used in the creation of analyze how incorporate color to utilize technology to the creation of an an altered book exaggeration and create the mood of an investigate a culture of original work of art synthesize the use of distortion are used to architectural drawing personal choice examine samples of traditional and create a strong focal assimilate materials to interpret a specific the combination of experimental media in point produce a textural culture in an original traditional media and the creation of a construct a unique drawing design an outdoor space combining color, space, form, and texture work of art technology theme-based altered book work of art employing new media, traditional media, exaggeration, and distortion to create a strong focal point Integration of Internet, Web Quests, classroom computers, wireless laptop computers, multimedia presentations, virtual museum tours Technology: Writing: Open-ended responses, conclusions and analysis of exploratory activities
Month/ Marking Period Formative Summative Performance Interdisciplinary Connections: February March April May June Sketchbook, sketchbook reflective journals, self assessment/peer assessment using scoring rubric Quizzes, tests, final examination, final studio projects, scoring rubric for final project results Studio projects, design projects, art history research projects 6.1.12.D.3.e, 6.1.12.D.8.b, 6.1.12.D.14.f, 6.2.12.D.2.e, 6.2.12.D.4.k 6.1.12.C.3.d, 6.2.12.D.4.k Technology: 8.1.12.A.3, 8.1.12.F.2 6.1.12.C.3.d, 6.1.12.D.3.e, 6.1.12.D.8.b, 6.1.12.D.14.f, 6.2.12.D.2.e, 6.2.12.D.4.k 6.2.12.D.4.k.d 21 st Century Themes: Global Awareness Civic Literacy Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy Health Literacy 21 st Century Skills: Creativity and Innovation Media Literacy Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Resources: Careers: ICT Literacy Communication and Collaboration Information Literacy Life and Career Skills Art reproductions, project samples, mixed media Applicable career options are discussed as they arise throughout the arts program. Career options include, but are not limited to, the following career clusters: Architecture and Construction Career Cluster; Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Career Cluster; Education and Training Career Cluster; Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster.
Course Requirements Grade: 10, 11, or 12 Prerequisite: Exploring Art Credit Value: 5 Length of Course: Academic Year Course Description Students in the full-year course apply a variety of media, such as pen and ink, paint, and clay. The study of art history and aesthetic thought builds evaluative skills and creative techniques. The lives and times of representative artists are examined to provide students with the historical and cultural context in which the artists worked. Personal sketchbooks and work journals document students' progress as they study and apply the elements of art, principles of design, and technological advances in art. Emphasis is placed on the development of an appreciation of the artists' work and purpose. Successful completion of fulfills the NJ state graduation requirement for visual arts. Course Content This course will consist of the following units of study: Value Value and Texture Texture and Line Color Color Theory Architectural Drawing Cultural Art Experimental Media Three-Dimensional Art Course Objectives The student will demonstrate the ability to answer in detail the following essential questions: How does value affect the way we look at the world? In what ways does value aid an artist to create texture? What role does line play in simulating texture? How does color express emotion in a work of art? What happens to harmony and unity when the principles of color theory are fully applied? Course Objectives (continued)
How can an artist produce an original idea? In what ways does a culture influence experimentation in art? What impact has technology had on an artist's work? In what ways do artists portray historical and current events? What skills are needed to interpret a work of art? What are the post-graduation and/or career options that apply to the course content? Evaluation Process A final average of 65% or better is required to be awarded course credit. Throughout the length of this course, students may be evaluated on the basis of, but not limited to: Formative Assessments, such as writing prompts, journals, and portfolios Summative Assessments, such as quizzes, tests, and midterm and final examinations Performance Assessments, such as projects and presentations Class Participation Homework Specific weights will be determined by course and level.
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