Visual Arts - A.P. Art

Curriculum Map - BHS - Fine Art- A.P. Art - 2-D,Draw/Paint,3-D

Stage 1 Desired Results

ESTABLISHED GOALS

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)

Select and use the best method, material and technique to create specific works of art .
Understand how elements and principles of design work to create strong design.
Choose when to use observation, abstraction, invention and expression to convey a message in their work.
Use the design process of draft, edit, revise, exhibit to create iterations of their ideas.
Critically respond in written and oral form to their own work, the work of their peers and the work of other artists.
Investigate and choose a community service option to fulfill requirements for AP/WE
Use resources such as the PEM, Montserrat College of ARt and Endicott College to further build their skills and portfolio

Transfer

Students will be able to independently

Use a variety of software and traditional material to create works for portfolios and AP/WE service learning project.
Use the language of elements and principles of design to analyze their own work, the work of their peers and the work of other designers/artists.
Use a variety of artistic conventions including observation, abstraction, invention and expression to convey their message.
Understand how to search and find images that are acceptable to use and appropriate.
Evaluate their own work by creating drafts, getting feedback, revising, creating and repeating the cycle. Exhibit works created on a series of products both physically at selling events, in our display case and on-line at the website.
Maintain a digital portfolio.
Contribute as an integral part of a team, using individual strengths.
Conduct research to develop their service learning project.
Communicate through images, text and from physical interactions with peers and museum goers
Connect to the community through a variety of projects/exhibits
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Meaning

UNDERSTANDINGS

Students will understand that…

The goal is for all students in the class to create works for their individual portfolio that shows a growth in both content and execution. Students should develop a personal voice and be able to show inspiration from a variety of sources. Their AP/WE service learning project will be a part of their portfolio and not separate from.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

Why do people us a variety of methods, materials and techniques to make art?

What is design?

How can you convey your idea through observation, abstraction, invention & expression?

When is a work of art complete??

How and why do people interpret and evaluate their own artwork and the artwork of others?

Acquisition

Students will know…

What types of materials are available to them both at school and outside of school. How to use them to create art. How to maintain the art studio.

What design is.

What thinking for artistic behavior looks like in practice. - How to convey their ideas through observation, abstraction, invention & expression.

How to maintain a digital portfolio of completed and in progress work.

How to critically respond to works created.

Students will be skilled at…

Select and use the best method, material and technique to create specific works of art .
Understand how elements and principles of design work to create strong design.
Choose when to use observation, abstraction, invention and expression to convey a message in their work.
Use the design process of draft, edit, revise, exhibit to create iterations of their ideas.
Critically respond in written and oral form to their own work, the work of their peers and the work of other artists..
Learn communication skills in visual and oral form.
Prepare and submit their portfolio to the College Board.

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.

Students optionally submit Portfolio to the college board

Stage 3 - Learning Plan

Schedule

Drawing

2-D Design

3-D Design

Week 1

Group critiques of summer work.

Discussion of course requirements.

Individual review of previous work, works that may be suitable for AP portfolio.

Discussion of art history components, expectations.

Group critiques of summer work.

Discussion of course requirements.

Individual review of previous work, works that may be suitable for AP portfolio.

Discussion of art history component, expectations.

Group critiques of summer work.

Discussion of course requirements.

Individual review of previous work, works that may be suitable for AP portfolio.

Discussion of art history component, expectations.

Week 2 & 3

Drawing from observation – mini-concentration, series of 5. Using a variety of familiar art materials in unfamiliar ways. Art history class and discussion. (may meet once or twice per week.)

Homework 1 & 2 are due.