Standard 1: Methods, Materials, and Techniques By the end of each grade level, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge the methods, materials, and techniques unique to the visual arts. Methods and Techniques (1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8) Creating from memory, imagination, observation Mixing, wet on wet, wet on dry, dry on dry, masking, stippling, bleeding Score and slip Measuring Additive/subtractive Transfer Burnishing Shading One-point perspective Caricature/cartooning Expansion of grade 5 Metamorphosis Collage/assemblage Two-point perspective/landscape Expansion of s Proportion Expansion of s Design (possibilities: typographical, illustration, fashion) Application of acquired skills to new situations Materials (1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8) Paints and brushes Clay, glaze, and tools Paper mache Pencils (graphite, colored, drawing) Rulers Paper Pastels Markers Ink, brayers, and printing plates Mirrors Glue Scissors Recyclables and found objects Tape Technology Various craft materials: wire, beads, feathers, buttons, glitter, yarn, etc. Plaster Specialty papers: magazines, metallic/fluorescent/ scrapbooking Pliers, wire cutters Blending tools Mannequins Advanced tool use such as: Linocutters, foil, x- acto knives Hot glue guns Specialty pens and markers Spotlight/ flashlight Wooden/ styrofoam spheres
Standard 2: Elements and Principles of Design By the end of each grade level, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the elements and principles of design. Color and Value (2.1) previous grade Identify primary, secondary, and tertiary colors Explore gradation Hues Color theory Tints, shades, intensity and value/scales Analogous colors Monochromatic color Line (2.2) Line drawings Cross hatching/ hatching Stipple Blind Contour/contour Texture (2.3) Surface texture vs. visual (implied) texture Shape and Form (2.4) Observational drawing Negative and positive shape Organic and geometric shape 3D form Illusions of depth and form Pattern and Symmetry (2.5) Pattern/repetition Symmetry Design Space and Composition (2.6) Demonstrate understanding of measurement and scale Viewfinder/cropping Demonstrate understanding of proportion
Standard 3: Observation, Abstraction, Invention, and Expression By the end of each grade level, students will be able to demonstrate their powers of observation, abstraction, invention, and expression in a variety of media, materials and techniques. Observation, Abstraction, Invention and Expression Self-portrait Caricature/ cartooning Observational drawing studies Metamorphosis Animation Grid enlargements Figure drawing Symbolism/ metaphors Self identity Still life
Standard 4: Drafting, Revising, and Exhibiting By the end of each grade level, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the processes of creating and exhibiting their own artwork: drafts, critique, self-assessment, refinement, and exhibit preparation. (Expansion of Drafting, Revising, and Exhibiting Brainstorming Thumbnail sketches Rough draft Final draft Label work School and community display Peer edit Critique Framing/mounting Regional competitions/displays
5-8 Art Curriculum Map by Standard Standard 5: Critical Response By the end of each grade level, students will be able to describe and analyze their own work and the work of others using appropriate visual arts vocabulary. When appropriate, students will connect their analysis to interpretation and evaluation. (Expansion of Critical Response Open response Self reflection Student and teacher rubric Analysis/ discussion of master works Analysis/discussion of peer work