Teacher: Ms. Laura Mackey
Email: lmackey@daltonschool.kr
*Artist Showcased in Header: So-Young Choi
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Studio Art
Course Description
Course Description
In HS Studio Art, students progress through 4 different units (two per Semester), practicing and demonstrating understanding through 8 materials-based Assignments total. While exploring conceptual approaches to creative thinking, students develop material disciplines and work through the lens of the Elements and Principles of Art and Design.
Semester 1: Students will have an understanding of: the Design Process, Graphic Design, Digital and Physical Collage, Gesture Drawing, Portraiture, Ceramics, Building and Model-Making, Principles of Design and Color Theory.
*Students are evaluated throughout this course by means of our unit assignment rubrics. Learning for understanding is also demonstrated throughout the studio art-making process, both in class and through our weekly Checkpoints.
Units of Study & Assessment Information
Units of Study & Assessment Information
Unit 1:
Unit 1:
Representation
Representation
August 19th- October 25th, 2024
Unit Description:
CDS Artists get a first hand look at what the beginning of any design process looks, specifially in Unit 1, regarding the industry of Industrial Design. Students are the designers trying to target a particular customer base with their creative narrative of their brand, translated through color, imagery and digital means. Effective and accurate research techniques are acquired as they scour the latest trends in their chosen “field”. A Product is developed, and a Mood Board and slide presentation are presented to their peers.
For their second project for Unit 1, CDS Artists will then transition into the psychological representation of sensory, hybrid portraiture. Through mythological and historical research, and through the means of a traditional "Power Portrait", students transport themselves back in time to another historical society in history.
*Artworks from this Unit will be presented at CDS' annual HS Winter Art Show this year!
Unit 2:
Unit 2:
Perspective
Perspective
October 25th- January 24th, 2025
Unit Description:
A deepened understanding of the literal and figurative view of “perspective”, CDS Architects will learn what it means to view materiality and interpretation from different points of view.
Students will reimagine a crumpled piece of paper into an architectural form inspired by a famous architect of choice (i.e. Frank Gehry, Antonio Gaudi, etc.). Drawing from observation will be learned as a means for understanding value and form, and then these charcoal drawings will then be used to inform the planning and foam board sculpture of their final building.
Unit 3:
Unit 3:
The Working Artist
The Working Artist
January 24th- April 15th, 2025
Unit Description:
CDS Artists familiarize themselves with a deeper understanding of what it means to be a working Artist. Students learn what it entails to curate and exhibit finished work, as well as to sell it. With a self developed Essential Question (or EQ) as their guide, students express creative freedom to express an "answer" to their EQ through two art pieces. Students choose the medium(s) that deem the most suitable to communicate their idea and to execute their vision.
*Artworks from this Unit will be presented, and available for bidding at CDS' annual Silent Art Auction in April! All proceeds go to FSI: Freedom Speakers International!
Standards & Transfer Skills
Standards & Transfer Skills
8 Studio Habits of Mind
8 Studio Habits of Mind
In addition to the Visual Arts Learning Standards, students are guided in their practice via Harvard's Project Zero Studio Thinking Project, and the eight Studio Habits of Mind.
Broad Learning Categories
Broad Learning Categories
Creating (25%)
Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard 3: Refine and complete artistic work.
Presenting (25%)
Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.
Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
Anchor Standard 6: Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
Responding (25%)
Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work
Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
Anchor Standard 9: Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.
Connecting (25%)
Anchor Standard 10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
**Parents can find more information of the standards assessed in each Broad Learning Category on PowerSchool.
Week by Week Breakdown
Week by Week Breakdown
Studio Habit Expectations
Studio Habit Expectations
Come to class on time and ready to work
Keep your space neat
Respect materials and the classroom space
Respect one another and the teacher
Using class time efficiently
Persevere through issues, either alone or with help from your teacher
Participate in discussions about your work regularly
Submit work that you are proud of and you feel represents 100% of your best effort
Students can expect the following from the teacher concerning the following:
GOOGLE CLASSROOM - All assignments will be posted in Google Classroom. If you are having trouble locating it, contact the teacher.
RUBRICS AND POLICIES - Once posted here they will not change. However, if a chance is necessary the teacher will inform students well in advance and will clearly mark the changes. Please see the Fine Arts Reassessment Policy here.
Quick Link High School Policies
Quick Link High School Policies
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