To introduce students to the Art Elements - Dot, Line, Shape, Tone, Form, Texture, Colour and Pattern, look at the ways the art elements are used by other artists and consider how they might use them in their own artwork
To encourage students to keenly observe the details of the subject/object they are drawing
To teach students new skills and/or improve on prior skills
To introduce students to a variety of artworks and to foster an appreciation and understanding of the skills involved and their historical or contemporary context
Mixed ability 1st years. Introductory visual art lessons at second level. This set of lessons on the elements of art will span a number of months-there is no set time in which they should be completed. The timeframe will vary depending on the class size, student ability and other school factors, such as unexpected school closures, seasonal projects, competitions etc that affect delivery. The order that the lessons are delivered in is at the teachers discretion. Each lesson includes a task to create an artwork related to the element being covered.
The primary school ‘curriculum for visual art enables children to explore and express ideas, feelings and experiences through….the visual arts’ (NCCA primary curriculum guidelines). Visual Art at second level aims to build on the progress and skills already achieved in primary school in order to further develop the students confidence, creativity, technical and problem solving skills and their understanding and appreciation of historical and contemporary art, craft and design.
1.2 respond to an artwork using critical and visual language
1.4 demonstrate how they use drawing to observe, record and analyse the human figure and the world around them
2.4 show they can use their drawings to observe, record and analyse
1.7 examine the method of a number of artists and the artwork they created
1.10 identify the use of art elements within an artwork
1.11 consider the use of the art elements and design principles in their own artwork
1.12 apply their understanding of the art elements and design principles to make an artwork
1.13 identify media which are used to create artwork
1.14 use media to create their own art work
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
Identify and appropriately use the elements of art in the creation of their own artwork.
Use suitable media to create artwork.
Employ new skills to design and create a range of art and craft works
Reflect on their learning.
Confidently use visual language to discuss and critique their own and others artwork.
Analyse: study or examine something in detail, break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure; identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions (1.1,1.4)
Examine: consider an argument, concept or object in a way that uncovers its assumptions, interrelationships or construction (1.7, 3.11)
Apply: select and use information and/or knowledge and understanding to explain a given situation or real circumstances (1.12)
Explain: give a detailed account including reasons or causes (3.10)
Assess: estimate the value or importance or quality of (2.9, 3.12)
Identify: recognise patterns, facts, or details; provide an answer from a number of possibilities; recognise & state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature (1.10,1.13, 2.1,2.7, 2.13)
Consider: describe patterns in artefacts; use knowledge and understanding to interpret patterns (1.11)
Interpret: use knowledge and understanding to recognise trends and draw conclusions from given information (1.5, 2.8, 3.4)
Critique: state, giving reasons, the positive and negative aspects of, for example, an idea, artefact or artistic process (1.3, 1.15, 3.3)
Investigate: analyse, observe, study, or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to establish facts or information and reach new conclusions (2.6)
Debate: Argue viewpoint or opinion, supporting stance with evidence (1.9)
Justify: give valid reasons/evidence to support an answer or conclusion (2.12,2.15, 3.9, 3.15)
Demonstrate: prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application (1.4)
Reflect: to consider in order to correct or improve (2.3)
Describe: develop a detailed picture or image of, for example a structure or process, using drawing, sketches or diagrams; produce a plan, simulation or model (2.10, 3.7, 3.13)
Research: the study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions; revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts (2.11)
Design: do or plan something with a specifi c purpose in mind (3.6)
Respond: react to a stimulus which may be: critical emotional aesthetic or contextual based, or a combination of these (1.2, 3.3)
Develop: advance a piece of work or an idea from an initial state to a more advanced state (2.5)
Use: apply knowledge, skills or rules to put them into practice (1.6, 1.14, 2.14, 3.1, 3.2)
Discuss: off er a considered, balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses; opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence (1.8, 3.8)
Realised artefacts
Visual art sketch pads
Artist research
Learning will be demonstrated both formally and informally through:
Student Sketchbooks
Classroom discussions
Designing artworks
Realising artefacts
Evaluating/Critiquing own and others artwork
Presenting research on contemporary and historical art, craft and design practices
English (Annotation)
Science (Anatomy)
History (Historical Artists)
Technical Graphics (Geometric Forms)
Mathematics (Measuring)
Information Technology (Online Research)
Wellbeing
Elements
Dot
Line
Shape
Form
Tone
Colour
Texture
Pattern
Symmetry
Tension
Balance
Harmony
Light
Space
Scale
Contrast
Movement
Composition
Proportion
Emphasis
Repetition
Contour
Media
Collage
Value
Complimentary
Principles
Artefact
Practice
Research
Develop
Design
Create
Explore
Investigate
Experiment
Reflect
Evaluate
Critique
SOL 4: The student creates and presents artistic works and appreciates the process and skills involved
SOL 21: The student applies practical skills as she/he develops models and products using a variety of materials and technologies
Being Creative - Exploring options and alternatives
Being Numerate - Measuring grids and scaling up
Being Literate - Expressing ideas clearly & accurately, annotating work
Managing Information and Thinking - Thinking creatively and critically when planning and making artwork
Aware
Connected
Resilient
Responsible
Active
Respected