by Heather H. Hebert, updated 2022
Art Curriculum Outline, 2021-2022 - Post-Covid Artists focus on SEL, "Developing Craft", Expressing their ideas through a variety of media, and collaborating with classmates.
Asynchronous Art Online 2020-2021 - See Google Classroom
Art Curriculum 2017-2018- See Daily Journal pages by grade
HOW TO BEHAVE LIKE AN ARTIST:
Artist’s Habits of Mind
10%
1. Develop Craft SUMMATIVE
“I developed my art making skills.”
What new skills or materials did you learn about as part of the work for this project? OR
How did you build upon skills that you already had?
10%
2. Observe FORMATIVE
“I notice interesting things in the world around me.”
How did you use things you see in the world around you in your work?
5%
3. Envision (Plan) FORMATIVE
“I create original art.”
How did you use your own unique ideas in your work? OR
How did you use a source for inspiration?
10%
4. Engage and Persist BEHAVIOR SKILLS
“I solve problems.”
How did you respond to challenges or something unexpected that occurred as you worked?
10%
5. Reflect FORMATIVE
“I reflect.”
What feedback did you get from a peer?
Describe a change you made in your work along the way.
10%
6. Stretch and Explore (Experiment) FORMATIVE
“I take risks.”
Did you try something that you weren’t sure about as part of this project? What was the result? OR
Did you pick a material or technique that was new over something that was familiar? How did that affect your work?
10%
7. Expressive Spirit SUMMATIVE
“I communicate and express myself and ideas through my work.”
What is this artwork about? What issues or ideas are you examining through your artwork? How is this important to you personally?
5%
8. Make Connections FORMATIVE
“I make connections and collaborate.”
How did you gain an understanding of art history? OR How were you inspired by another artist? OR
If you collaborated with another artist how did you work together? Who did what?
20%
9. Maintain BEHAVIOR SKILLS
“I maintain my studio space, my portfolio and my digital portfolio.”
Did you select and gather appropriate art materials?
Did you set up your workspace properly?
Did you clean your tools properly?
Did you return your tools to their proper home?
Did you write your name and class color on your work and keep your work in your portfolio?
Did you photograph, edit and upload all the required projects and artist’s statements to your digital portfolio? Did you read teacher feedback and make the suggested edits in a timely fashion?