VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Calligraphy is a semester course that enables the student to learn the correct letter formation and word spacing from the basic to the advanced hands in lettering. The Simple Hand, Bookhand, Chancery Cursive and Old English are lettering styles, which shall be introduced to the student as well as the foundational, italic, uncial and gothic style script. Through the study of calligraphy, the student will develop a vocabulary unique to the craft and gain skill with the use of tools necessary for correct letter formation. In addition, the student will gain an understanding of the relationship between pen size and letter proportions in width and height. Along with technical skills, the student also develops creativity and inventiveness while adhering to the exactness and beauty of calligraphy through lettering projects and the production of an original hand created by the student. Exploration of career opportunities and information concerning the field of calligraphy shall also be provided. Course content is aligned with the appropriate New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and applicable Cumulative Progress Indicators.
COURSE GOALS NJCCCS COURSE GOALS ALIGNED WITH CONTENT STANDARDS Students will be able to: 1.1 Use aesthetic knowledge in the creation of and response to visual art. 1.2 Utilize those skills, media, methods, and technologies appropriate to each art form in the creation, performance and presentation of visual art. 1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements and principles of visual art. 1.4 Develop, apply and reflect upon knowledge of the process of critique. 1.5 Understand and analyze the role, development, and continuing influence of the arts in relation to world cultures, history, and society.
CCCS/CPI PERFORMANCE/INSTRUCTIONAL (GOALS) OBJECTIVES 1.1A1 Formulate responses to fundamental elements within an art form, based on observation, using the domain-specific terminology of that art form. 1.1A2 Discern the value of works of art, based on historical significance, craftsmanship, cultural context, and originality using appropriate domain specific terminology. 1.1A3 Determine how historical responses affect the evolution of various artistic styles, trends and movement in art forms from classicism to post-modernism. 1.2D2 Perform various methods and techniques used in the production of works of art. 1.2D3 Produce an original body of work in one or more mediums that demonstrates mastery of methods and techniques. 1.2D4 Outline a variety of pathways and the requisite training for careers in the visual arts. 1.3D1 Compare and contrast innovative applications of the elements of art and principles of design. CONTENT INDICATORS/ACTIVITIES Students will develop creativity and inventiveness while adhering to the exactness and beauty of hand lettering. Students will develop a full vocabulary in calligraphy. Students will demonstrate an understanding of traditional lettering styles by correctly producing upper and lower case letters in Simple Roman Hand, Book Hand, Chancery Cursive and Old English Styles. Students will develop skills in correct letter formations by using tools correctly and understanding proportions in width and height of letterforms. Students will display a knowledge of alphabet by studying an advanced had in calligraphy; skill in creation will be demonstrated. Students will be introduced to various art careers and training in the calligraphy field. Students will explore the creative use of lettering and refine lettering styles while recognizing good letter formation.
1.4A1 Examine the artwork from a variety of historical periods in both western and non-western cultures(s). CCCS/CPI PERFORMANCE/INSTRUCTIONAL (GOALS) OBJECTIVES 1.4B1 Develop criteria for evaluating art in a specific domain and use the criteria to evaluate one s personal work and that of their peers, using positive commentary for critique. 1.5A1 Parallel historical events and artistic development found in dance, music, theater and visual art. 1.5B2 Compare and contrast the stylistic characteristics of a given historical period through dance, music, theater and visual art. Students will be introduced and practice various calligraphic script from the 16 th Century Uncial through Gothic, Black Letter (Old English), Italic and 20 th Century Foundational Hand. CONTENT INDICATORS/ACTIVITIES Students will develop an understanding and vocabulary for artistic criticism through oral, group and individual critiques. Students will learn how history influenced manuscript and the societies they evolved from and how practicing these techniques can influence their artistic capabilities. Students will reference different distinct lettering styles and use various techniques introduced throughout history as a criteria to developing their own individual hand lettering style.
MEASUREMENT/ASSESSMENT Do Now Questions Homework Formative Assessments Summative Assessments Projects Compositions Oral Presentations Sketchbooks Quizzes Portfolios Computer-Technology Based Projects Peer/Teaching Conferencing Teacher Observations Class Assignments Class Participation Individualized Instruction as per Identified Student Needs
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE Marking Period 1 Introduction to tools and basic components of broad-edged pen hand lettering. Understand the importance of basic pen strokes and characteristics of certain lettering styles. Introduce a 30-degree pen angle at which the nib is held in relation to the writing line. Associate pen angles to the development of lettering styles. Learn correct pen heights/widths of styles being studied. Introduce Simple Roman Hand alphabet of lettering and Uncial style. Practice/develop strokes and accuracy in creating the Simple Roman Hand alphabet. Develop hand lettering skills using a dip pen and ink. Create/complete an assigned project incorporating Simple Roman lettering with embellishments. Introduction to foundational style of lettering and Book Hand alphabet. Practice and develop skill of hand lettering in Book Hand style using a dip pen and ink. Create/complete a hand lettered composition incorporating the Book Hand style of lettering with embellishments. Marking Period 2 Introduction to Italics hand lettering and Chancery Cursive Hand. Introduce a 45-degree pen angle at which the nib is held in relation to the writing line. Practice and develop accuracy in strokes while creating the alphabet of the Chancery Cursive style of Italic hand lettering. Introduce use of fountain pen and correct pen heights/widths associated with smaller nib sizes. Develop hand lettering skills using a fountain pen. Create/complete a hand lettered scroll incorporating Chancery Cursive hand lettering and embellishments. Introduce an advanced hand in the Gothic style, Old English/Black Letter style of hand lettering and practice/develop multiple strokes for accuracy. Create/complete a hand lettered composition incorporating Old English Hand and illumination. Discuss career opportunities and information concerning the calligraphy field. Produce an original hand created by the student.
RESOURCES 1. Calligrapher s Companion M. Noble and J Mehigan 2. Calligraphy M. Gullick 3. The Art of Calligraphy David Harris 4. Calligraphy A Practical Handbook M. Parker 5. Art Reference Books 6. Media Center 7. Sample Collection 8. Use of Technology
SAMPLE LESSON PLAN UNIT: ANCIENT SCROLLS I. INTRODUCTION: Students will reference examples of medieval manuscripts and illumination styles. Students will create an authentic looking ancient scroll incorporating Chancery Cursive Hand, illuminated letters and border designs with embellishments. II. III. OBJECTIVES: SWL: Students will create an authentic looking ancient calligraphic scroll that incorporates Chancery Cursive script with design. Students will reference various techniques introduced throughout history as a criteria to develop their own artistic capabilities. PROCEDURES: A. Students will select a passage of approximately 2 3 paragraphs of text (ex: poem, song lyrics, etc.), which they will transcribe in Chancery Cursive on practice paper. Plan correct height, width, and spacing of lettering and margins surrounding the text. Emphasize the importance of border space and how this space creates a reverence for the written word. B. Practice passage on practice paper for sizing spacing, etc. Meet with teacher to review format before beginning final project. C. Cut parchment paper approximately 10 wide and 20 length. D. Treat parchment paper with tea bags or burn it with matches to create an ancient affect. E. Using broad underliner and fountain pen, begin hand lettering text in Chancery Cursive Italics, leaving margin space for embellishments and decorative borders. F. Upon completion, attach each end of finished parchment to precut, painted 12 dowels using tacky glue. G. Styrofoam balls or cardboard sconces may be cut, painted and attached to the ends of the dowels as an additional enhancement. H. Attach decorative string or yarn to the top dowel to hang scroll for final critique.
IV. MATERIALS: Fountain pens (broad nib) Underliners (broad) Black ink cartridges White practice paper Parchment papers Pencils Rulers Acrylic/Tempera paints Colored inks Paint brushes Decorative string/yarn V. CLOSURE: The teacher will assess the student s understanding of text layout/design plan on an individual basis. First, teacher will approve passage choice of 2-3 paragraphs of text (ex: poem, song lyrics, etc.). Next, the students will plan out and practice text on white practice paper so that they have a visual understanding of correct proportions and sizes in layout. Upon completion of practice scrolls, a group critique will be held where students will be given the opportunity to collaborate ideas and share suggestions for improvements to final projects. Finally, criteria for a final grading rubric will be presented to the croup to clarify the objectives and requirements for this project. VI. ASSESMENT: The teacher created rubric will be utilized to evaluate the hand lettering, artistic process and creativity of the final calligraphic scroll. A group critique will be held to share completed project outcomes as well as discussion of grades/evaluations. Final scrolls will be displayed in showcase for public viewing.
RECOMMENDATIONS 1. In-class student computer center 2. SLR Digital Camera 3. Color LaserJet Printer