AP 3D-Design

Unit #:1 Elements & Principles of Design

Essential Questions:

How do artists use the elements of art and principles of design to communicate their ideas?
How can you describe and analyze an artwork utilizing the elements of art in order to understand the artwork?
Because art is such a broad concept encompassing artworks and input from artists, art critics, museums and curators, gallery directors, collectors, archaeologists, scientists, viewers, teachers, and students, how do we utilize a common forum to frame our discussion about art in a critical way?

Priority Standards:

AP College Board: Disciplinary Practices and Habits of Mind

Each AP Studio Art course and portfolio assessment focuses on students developing these practices and habits of mind through work with 3-dimensional design, media and approaches, including the following:

Critical analysis
Evidence -based decision-making
Innovative thinking
Articulation of design elements and principles
Systematic investigation of formal and conceptual aspects of art making
Technical competence with materials and processes to communicate ideas
Incorporation of expressive qualities in art making
demonstration of artistic intention
creation of a body of work unified by a visual or conceptual theme

National Core Arts Standards

Visual Arts: Creating, Presenting, Responding, Connecting

Creating

#VA: Cr1.1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work: Use multiple approaches to begin creative endeavors.

#VA: Cr1.2 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work: Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present-day life using a contemporary practice of art or design.

#VA: Cr2.1 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work: Engage in making a work of art or design without having a preconceived plan.

#VA: Cr2.2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work: Explain how traditional and non-traditional materials may impact human health and the environment and demonstrate safe handling of materials, tools, and equipment.

#VA: Cr2.3 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work: Collaboratively develop a proposal for an installation, artwork, or space design that transforms the perception and experience of a particular place.

#VA: Cr3.1 Refine and complete artistic work. Apply relevant criteria from traditional and contemporary cultural contexts to examine, reflect on, and plan revisions for works of art and design in progress.

Presenting

#VA: Pr.4.1 Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation. Analyze, select, and curate artifacts and/or artworks for presentation and preservation.

#VA: Pr5.1 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation: Analyze and evaluate the reasons and ways an exhibition is presented.

#VA: Pr6.1 Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work: Analyze and describe the impact that an exhibition or collection has on personal awareness of social, cultural, or political beliefs and understandings.

Responding

#VA: Re7.1 Perceive and analyze artistic work: Hypothesize ways in which art influences perception and understanding of human experiences.

#VA: Re7.2 Perceive and analyze artistic work: Analyze how one’s understanding of the world is affected by experiencing visual imagery.

#VA: Re8.1 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work: Interpret an artwork or collection of works, supported by relevant and sufficient evidence found in the work and its various contexts.

#VA: Re9.1 Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work: Establish relevant criteria in order to evaluate a work of art or collection of works.

Connecting

#VA: Cn10.1 Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

#VA: Cn11.1 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding

http://www.nationalartsstandards.org/

Supporting Standards:

Reading Literature and Informational Texts:

RL.11-12.1 – Using evidence to support ideas and determining where matters are uncertain

RI.11-12.7 – Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different formats

Writing:

W.11-12.1 – Writing arguments to support claims using valid reasoning and sufficient evidence

W.11-12.2 – Writing informative and explanatory texts to convey complex ideas

W.11-12.4 – Producing clear and coherent writing appropriate to audience(s

W.11-12.7 – Conducting short and sustained research projects

W.11-12.8 – Gathering relevant information from multiple media

Speaking and Listening:

SL.11-12.4 – Presenting information logically and clearly using appropriate presentation skills

SL.11-12.5 – Making strategic use of digital media and visual displays

L.1 11-12.-Demonstrate command of standard English grammar and usage

L.2 11-12.-Demonstrate command of standard English including spelling, capitalization, and punctuation

PHS Learning Expectations:

(Keep only the expectations covered in this unit.)

Access and critically analyze information to answer questions and explore ideas
Solve problems through prioritizing and planning for results
Write proficiently for a variety of purposes
Communicate effectively in a variety of formats
Interpret and design visual messages for specific purposes
Engage in work with integrity, both independently and collaboratively
Demonstrate knowledge and skills through the use of technology