Visual Arts- Art Foundation

Curriculum map-Beverly High School - Fine Art - Art Foundation

Stage 1 Desired Results
Visual Arts Course Standards *Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Visual Art Creating Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. (F.V.Cr.01) Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. (F.V.Cr.02) Refine and complete artistic work. (F.V.Cr.03) Presenting Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation. (F.V.P.04) Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. (F.V.P.05) Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work. (F.V.P.06) Responding Perceive and analyze artistic work. (F.V.R.07) Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work. (F.V.R.08) Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. (F.V.R.09) Connecting Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. (F.V.Co.10) Relate artistic ideas and works to societal, cultural and historical contexts to deepen understanding. (F.V.Co.11)
Transfer
Students will be able to independently use their learning to… Create projects relating to 2D materials, maintenance and use, such as: working from observation using charcoal, graphite, pastel paint, printmaking, ink and/ or mixed media Create projects relating to 3D projects such as: works from observation using clay, found objects, and/or wire Create projects Relating to the elements and principles of design by exploring: composition and understanding the illusion of 3D form on a 2D surface Will be able to identify and use elements to create own work Create projects relating to individual interpretation through concrete and abstract concepts such as: visual problem solving, personal invention and imagery Abstraction of ideas and representations Create projects relating to generating ideas, sketches, and completed work Interpretation and exploration lead to multi-step, in depth investigation of idea and/or subject matter. Objectively critique their work and the works of others Personal reflection and critique in oral and written form Maintain a digital portfolio of individual work that shows both visual evidence and written understanding of the MA standards
Meaning
UNDERSTANDINGS Students will have... Knowledge of methods, materials and techniques unique to visual arts Knowledge of elements of art and principles of design Powers of observation, abstraction, invention and expression in a variety of media, materials and techniques Knowledge of processes of creating and exhibiting their own artwork: drafts, critique, self assessment, refinement and exhibit preparation Powers to describe, analyze and evaluate their own work and the work of others using appropriate visual arts vocabulary
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Why do people use a variety of materials to make art? What is design? How do people convey their ideas through observation, abstraction, invention and expression? When a work of art is complete? How and why do people interpret and evaluate their own artwork and artwork of others?
Acquisition
Students will know… Why and how to use a variety of art What design is How to convey their ideas through observation, abstraction, invention and expression When a work of art is complete Why and how to interpret and evaluate their own artwork and the artwork of others
Students will be skilled at… Methods, Materials and Techniques -Students will demonstrate knowledge of the methods, materials and techniques unique to the visual arts Elements and Principles of Design - Students will demonstrate knowledge of the elements and principles of design Observation, Abstraction, Invention, Expression - Students will demonstrate their powers of observation, abstraction, invention and expression in a variety of media, materials and techniques. Draft, Edit, Revise, Exhibit -Students will demonstrate knowledge of processes of creating and exhibiting their own artwork: drafts, critique, self assessment, refinement and exhibit preparation. Critical Response - Students will describe and analyze their own work and the work of others using appropriate visual arts vocabulary.
Stage 2 - Evidence
Evaluative Criteria	Assessment Evidence
Individual critique in class - formative	Teachers works one on one with student while they are working in class
Creation of a digital portfolio-summative	All work from the class is uploaded to a digital process portfolio. This includes sketches, brainstorming, iterations, photos of products, original work and critical responses. Students identify methods, materials & techniques, elements and principles of design, use of observation, abstraction, invention and expression, drafts, and finished work in their portfolio.
Stage 3 – Learning Plan
Summary of Key Learning Events and Instruction Methods, Materials and Techniques -Students will demonstrate knowledge of the methods, materials and techniques, unique to the visual arts through a variety of projects Elements and Principles of Design - Students will demonstrate knowledge of the elements and principles of design Observation, Abstraction, Invention, Expression - Students will demonstrate their powers of observation, abstraction, invention and expression in a variety of media, materials and techniques. Draft, Edit, Revise, Exhibit -Students will demonstrate knowledge of processes of creating and exhibiting their own artwork: drafts, critique, self assessment, refinement and exhibit preparation. Critical Response - Students will describe and analyze their own work and the work of others using appropriate visual arts vocabulary. Contour Line Drawing: Students understand how to vary lines to create a work of art. Value Scales and Value Drawings: Students understand how to use value to create the illusion of light and 3 dimensional form. Color Wheel: Students understand color theory and color mixing to create dynamic paintings. Self Portraits: Students understand how to create personal meaning in artworks. Students understand the proportions of the face. Abstract Designs: Students understand color and shape to create non-representational artworks. Landscapes: Students understand foreground, midground and background to create the illusion of depth. Still Life/observational drawing: Students understand how to draw from observation using a still life. Community Art Project: Students design a community art project. Students engage in art in their community. Relief Printmaking: Students understand the tools and techniques of relief printmaking to create unique designs using line and texture. Op Art: Students understand how to combine line, texture and value to create Op Art. Thumbnail Sketches: Students brainstorm and compose small “idea sketches” as preparatory steps at the beginning of projects. Clay: Students understand the history of clay. Students understand tools and techniques to create a vessel.

Visual Arts Course Standards