ART ELECTIVE
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MIDDLE SCHOOL ART ELECTIVES
MIDDLE SCHOOL ART ELECTIVES
The courses in Middle School, Grade 6-8, are primarily devoted to deliberate and systematic presentations of various art processes, procedures, theories, and historical developments. Students will have experiences in producing two-dimensional and three–dimensional artworks in Art Elective classes. An emphasis is placed on “visual literacy”. Visual literacy relates to the language of art, how it is organized, and how it is used to communicate as a language of its own. Visual literacy relates to all aspects of becoming “art literate,” including an understanding of how the Elements of Art and Principles of Design are used for personal expression and communication through art. Visual literacy also encompasses the application of critical and creative thinking skills to artistic expression and solving artistic problems, as well as using a variety of tools, media, and processes safely and appropriately while creating art.
The courses in Middle School, Grade 6-8, are primarily devoted to deliberate and systematic presentations of various art processes, procedures, theories, and historical developments. Students will have experiences in producing two-dimensional and three–dimensional artworks in Art Elective classes. An emphasis is placed on “visual literacy”. Visual literacy relates to the language of art, how it is organized, and how it is used to communicate as a language of its own. Visual literacy relates to all aspects of becoming “art literate,” including an understanding of how the Elements of Art and Principles of Design are used for personal expression and communication through art. Visual literacy also encompasses the application of critical and creative thinking skills to artistic expression and solving artistic problems, as well as using a variety of tools, media, and processes safely and appropriately while creating art.
General Art Elective: General Art is designed to reinforce and build on 21st Century Knowledge and Skills developed by the K-8 Visual Arts Content Standards and Objectives.
General Art Elective: General Art is designed to reinforce and build on 21st Century Knowledge and Skills developed by the K-8 Visual Arts Content Standards and Objectives.
This course is designed to build knowledge of art and reinforce artistic skills such as drawing, painting and sculpture. Students produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks using a variety of media, techniques, technology, and processes. Students will relate art skills and strategies to other disciplines, various cultures, major art movements, and historical periods. Students will practice responsible workplace skills and review career options which encompass 21st Century content, literacy and life skills. All students will integrate technology into the learning process. Students in art use computers to enhance research into a particular topic or theme for their artworks. Students also use computer programs such as the word processor for book-arts and graphic projects. CHROMEBOOK computers are utilized for art history/museum virtual visits, photography, graphic design, sketchpad, animation and virtual pottery programs.
This course is designed to build knowledge of art and reinforce artistic skills such as drawing, painting and sculpture. Students produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks using a variety of media, techniques, technology, and processes. Students will relate art skills and strategies to other disciplines, various cultures, major art movements, and historical periods. Students will practice responsible workplace skills and review career options which encompass 21st Century content, literacy and life skills. All students will integrate technology into the learning process. Students in art use computers to enhance research into a particular topic or theme for their artworks. Students also use computer programs such as the word processor for book-arts and graphic projects. CHROMEBOOK computers are utilized for art history/museum virtual visits, photography, graphic design, sketchpad, animation and virtual pottery programs.
Grade 6 – General Art
Grade 6 – General Art
At the sixth grade level, students experiment with a variety of media, techniques, technologies, and processes, using the elements of art and principles of design in self-directed art production. Students’ artwork will show evidence of 21st Century skills of critical and innovative thinking,
At the sixth grade level, students experiment with a variety of media, techniques, technologies, and processes, using the elements of art and principles of design in self-directed art production. Students’ artwork will show evidence of 21st Century skills of critical and innovative thinking,
problem-solving, and creative communication of intended meaning. Students clarify reasons for creating works of art, enhance visual literacy skills, and demonstrate a global awareness as they examine cultural, historical, and aesthetic purposes of works of art. Students explore art history through multi-disciplinary connections. Students develop skills of personal responsibility and productivity as they work individually and collaboratively on artistic activities.
problem-solving, and creative communication of intended meaning. Students clarify reasons for creating works of art, enhance visual literacy skills, and demonstrate a global awareness as they examine cultural, historical, and aesthetic purposes of works of art. Students explore art history through multi-disciplinary connections. Students develop skills of personal responsibility and productivity as they work individually and collaboratively on artistic activities.
Students will:
Students will:
•identify media and materials used in creating art;
•identify media and materials used in creating art;
•understand processes and techniques in creating art;
•understand processes and techniques in creating art;
•apply problem-solving skills in creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art; and use materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
•apply problem-solving skills in creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art; and use materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
•identify selected elements and principles of design as they relate to art and the environment;
•identify selected elements and principles of design as they relate to art and the environment;
•understand qualities of elements of art and principles of design as they apply to two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects and artworks;
•understand qualities of elements of art and principles of design as they apply to two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects and artworks;
•apply elements of art and principles of design as they relate to problem-solving skills in the creation of art; and
•apply elements of art and principles of design as they relate to problem-solving skills in the creation of art; and
•communicate expressive ideas that demonstrate an understanding of structures and functions in art.
•communicate expressive ideas that demonstrate an understanding of structures and functions in art.
•identify symbols and ideas to communicate meaning in art;
•identify symbols and ideas to communicate meaning in art;
•determine potential content for artworks; and apply problem-solving skills when creating art relative to subject matter, symbols and ideas.
•determine potential content for artworks; and apply problem-solving skills when creating art relative to subject matter, symbols and ideas.
•identify how the visual arts have a history and specific relationship to culture;
•identify how the visual arts have a history and specific relationship to culture;
•analyze works of art that reflect different styles and time periods; and demonstrate an understanding of how history, culture, and the arts influence each other.
•analyze works of art that reflect different styles and time periods; and demonstrate an understanding of how history, culture, and the arts influence each other.
•identify multiple purposes for creating works of art;
•identify multiple purposes for creating works of art;
•analyze contemporary and historic meanings in specific artworks through cultural and aesthetic inquiry; and
•analyze contemporary and historic meanings in specific artworks through cultural and aesthetic inquiry; and
•describe and compare a variety of individual responses to their artworks and to artworks from various eras and cultures.
•describe and compare a variety of individual responses to their artworks and to artworks from various eras and cultures.
•identify characteristics of the visual arts and other disciplines; and
•identify characteristics of the visual arts and other disciplines; and
•analyze by comparing and contrasting connections between disciplines.
•analyze by comparing and contrasting connections between disciplines.
Grade 7 General Art
Grade 7 General Art
Seventh grade students in General Art examine and explore a variety of art media, techniques, technologies, and processes in self-directed art production. Students exhibit personal productivity skills as they practice and adapt usage of the elements of art and principles of design through
Seventh grade students in General Art examine and explore a variety of art media, techniques, technologies, and processes in self-directed art production. Students exhibit personal productivity skills as they practice and adapt usage of the elements of art and principles of design through
individual and collaborative efforts. Students’ artwork shows evidence of 21st Century skills of critical and innovative thinking, problem-solving, and creative and original communication of intended meaning. They explain
individual and collaborative efforts. Students’ artwork shows evidence of 21st Century skills of critical and innovative thinking, problem-solving, and creative and original communication of intended meaning. They explain
aesthetic qualities of symbols, ideas, and personal values as experienced in subject matter of artwork. Students demonstrate a global awareness of art history and identify and analyze reasons for creating works of art. They incorporate steps of art criticism and visual literacy skills through art appreciation activities and the creation of oral, written or multimedia presentations.
aesthetic qualities of symbols, ideas, and personal values as experienced in subject matter of artwork. Students demonstrate a global awareness of art history and identify and analyze reasons for creating works of art. They incorporate steps of art criticism and visual literacy skills through art appreciation activities and the creation of oral, written or multimedia presentations.
Students will:
Students will:
•identify media and materials used in creating art;
•identify media and materials used in creating art;
•understand processes and techniques in creating art;
•understand processes and techniques in creating art;
•apply problem-solving skills in creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art; and use materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
•apply problem-solving skills in creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art; and use materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
•identify selected elements and principles of design as they relate to art and the environment;
•identify selected elements and principles of design as they relate to art and the environment;
•understand qualities of elements of art and principles of design as they apply to two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects and artworks;
•understand qualities of elements of art and principles of design as they apply to two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects and artworks;
•apply elements of art and principles of design as they relate to problem-solving skills in the creation of art; and
•apply elements of art and principles of design as they relate to problem-solving skills in the creation of art; and
•communicate expressive ideas that demonstrate an understanding of structures and functions in art.
•communicate expressive ideas that demonstrate an understanding of structures and functions in art.
•identify symbols and ideas to communicate meaning in art;
•identify symbols and ideas to communicate meaning in art;
•determine potential content for artworks; and
•determine potential content for artworks; and
•apply problem-solving skills when creating art relative to subject matter, symbols and ideas.
•apply problem-solving skills when creating art relative to subject matter, symbols and ideas.
•identify how the visual arts have a history and specific relationship to culture;
•identify how the visual arts have a history and specific relationship to culture;
•analyze works of art that reflect different styles and time periods; and demonstrate an understanding of how history, culture, and the arts influence each other.
•analyze works of art that reflect different styles and time periods; and demonstrate an understanding of how history, culture, and the arts influence each other.
•identify multiple purposes for creating works of art;
•identify multiple purposes for creating works of art;
•analyze contemporary and historic meanings in specific artworks through cultural and aesthetic inquiry; and
•analyze contemporary and historic meanings in specific artworks through cultural and aesthetic inquiry; and
•describe and compare a variety of individual responses to their artworks and to artworks from various eras and cultures.
•describe and compare a variety of individual responses to their artworks and to artworks from various eras and cultures.
•identify characteristics of the visual arts and other disciplines; and analyze by comparing and contrasting connections between disciplines.
•identify characteristics of the visual arts and other disciplines; and analyze by comparing and contrasting connections between disciplines.
General Art for 8th Grade: Studio Art
General Art for 8th Grade: Studio Art
Studio Art electives provide in-depth study in selected media, techniques, and processes. Foundation classes such as Art I are strongly recommended but not required. Expectations encompass proficiency of craftsmanship; participation in cooperative art projects; incorporation of modern technology; study of 21st century art careers and related professions; an understanding of contemporary or related vocabulary; understanding the properties of the media; and the safe and responsible use and care of equipment, tools and materials reflecting life skills.
Studio Art electives provide in-depth study in selected media, techniques, and processes. Foundation classes such as Art I are strongly recommended but not required. Expectations encompass proficiency of craftsmanship; participation in cooperative art projects; incorporation of modern technology; study of 21st century art careers and related professions; an understanding of contemporary or related vocabulary; understanding the properties of the media; and the safe and responsible use and care of equipment, tools and materials reflecting life skills.
Students demonstrate 21st Century Learning and Thinking Skills as they refine the use of art media, techniques, technology and processes combining the elements of art and principles of design in creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art. Students choose content related to their own lives and learn to work independently and in teams. They analyze works of art and place them in their global historical and cultural context. They apply processes of art criticism and visual literacy while viewing and writing about personal works of art and exhibits.
Students demonstrate 21st Century Learning and Thinking Skills as they refine the use of art media, techniques, technology and processes combining the elements of art and principles of design in creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art. Students choose content related to their own lives and learn to work independently and in teams. They analyze works of art and place them in their global historical and cultural context. They apply processes of art criticism and visual literacy while viewing and writing about personal works of art and exhibits.
Students will:
Students will:
•identify selected elements and principles of design as they relate to art and the environment;
•identify selected elements and principles of design as they relate to art and the environment;
•understand qualities of elements of art and principles of design as they apply to two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects and artworks;
•understand qualities of elements of art and principles of design as they apply to two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects and artworks;
•apply elements of art and principles of design as they relate to problem-solving skills in the creation of art; and
•apply elements of art and principles of design as they relate to problem-solving skills in the creation of art; and
•communicate expressive ideas that demonstrate an understanding of structures and functions in art.
•communicate expressive ideas that demonstrate an understanding of structures and functions in art.
•Identify symbols and ideas to communicate meaning in art;
•Identify symbols and ideas to communicate meaning in art;
•determine potential content for artworks; and apply problem-solving skills when creating art relative to subject matter, symbols and ideas.
•determine potential content for artworks; and apply problem-solving skills when creating art relative to subject matter, symbols and ideas.
•identify how the visual arts have a history and specific relationship to culture;
•identify how the visual arts have a history and specific relationship to culture;
•analyze works of art that reflect different styles and time periods; and demonstrate an understanding of how history, culture, and the arts influence each other.
•analyze works of art that reflect different styles and time periods; and demonstrate an understanding of how history, culture, and the arts influence each other.
•identify multiple purposes for creating works of art;
•identify multiple purposes for creating works of art;
•analyze contemporary and historic meanings in specific artworks through cultural and aesthetic inquiry; and describe and compare a variety of individual responses to their artworks and to artworks from various eras and cultures
•analyze contemporary and historic meanings in specific artworks through cultural and aesthetic inquiry; and describe and compare a variety of individual responses to their artworks and to artworks from various eras and cultures