September - Clay
Lesson: Clay Pumpkins
Essential Question: What responsibilities come with the freedom to create?
I can...
create a pumpkin using clay and other various materials
create an artwork that reflects my artistic style
understand how clay can change throughout the project as it begins to dry and becomes harder to work with
Standards:
A.A.Cr.4.i: Investigate
Experiment with studio skills, techniques, materials, tools and elements and principles of art and design through practice.
A.A.Pr.4.i: Develop Meaning
Explore and make connections through comparison of artwork from personal, historical, and contemporary artists.
A.A.R.6.i: Describe
Describe details, subject matter, and the context of an artwork.
A.A.Cn.4.i: Interdisciplinary
Describe and demonstrate relationships between art and design, and their learning in other disciplines.
October - Color Theory
Lesson: Abstract Color Wheels
Essential Question: Why is color theory important to know and understand?
I can...
identify the primary, secondary, and tertiary colors
show my understanding of tint and shade
be creative and original when mixing colors
Standards:
A.A.Cr.5.i: Plan
Brainstorm, discuss, and sketch ideas to solve an art problem.
A.A.Pr.5.i: Communicate
Using art and design vocabulary, communicate ideas and artistic process through verbal and written descriptions.
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