Kalispell Public Schools
Secondary Art Curriculum
Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
--Flathead High School and Glacier High School--
Table of Contents
Mission Statement & Belief Statements ……………………………………………….………… 3
Committee Members ……………………………………………………………….……………. 4
Montana State Content Standards for the Arts…………………………………….……….…….. 5
Conceptual Analysis to Organize Visual Information ……………………………….………….. 6
Learner Objectives ………………..…………..…...…………………………………………. 7-17
Introductory Courses:
Art Foundations and Art Survey
Level 1 Courses:
Ceramics 1, Drawing 1, Fiber Arts 1, Graphic Design 1, Jewelry/Metals 1, Painting 1, Photography 1, Sculpture 1
Level 2 Courses:
Ceramics 2, Drawing 2, Fiber Arts 2, Graphic Design 2, Jewelry/Metals 2, Painting 2, Photography 2, Sculpture 2
Advanced Courses:
A.P. and I.B. Courses, and Advanced Multimedia/Media Design and Animation
Vocabulary ……………………………………………………………….…………………..18-21
Resources ……………………………………………………………………….……………22-25
Attachments…………………………………………………………………………………..26, 27
Art Curriculum Mission Statement and Belief Statements:
Our art curriculum reflects findings that "art education is fundamental to personal development, sharpens perceptual and analytical ability, and nurtures the creativity and imagination necessary for innovative thinking and problem solving."
-Eliot Eisner
Mission Statement:
The mission of our art program is to provide students with an experience, appreciation, and understanding of the visual arts. Art is a universal language. Education in the visual arts strives to promote life-long creativity, aesthetic judgment, and visual perception skills. Through experiences in the visual arts, students can understand the role of the Arts in societies, diverse cultures, and historical periods, and come to understand the historical and cultural factors that have shaped individuals, communities, and nations.
Belief Statements:
We believe that an experience in the visual arts contributes to:
§ An essential part of everyone's education
§ The ability to develop and use art skills and techniques to express ideas, pose and solve problems, and communicate meaning.
§ The ability to communicate the concepts, structures, and processes in the visual arts.
§ The ability to perceive and analyze characteristics and merits of their work and the work of other artists.
§ The development of an aesthetic awareness of the world around us.
§ The development of personal meaning.
§ The ability to connect the arts, other subject areas, life, and work.
The Kalispell School District Art Curriculum is designed to meet the Montana Content Standards for the Arts. The courses represented herein are designed to meet the minimum curriculum requirements necessary to fulfill the learning objectives of the Kalispell School District. Individual courses listed in this curriculum may be combined or not be taught if enrollment, scheduling sequences, teacher certification or funding does not meet Kalispell School District's and/or the school's minimum requirements. The art elements and principles referred to throughout this curriculum and referenced in Attachment “B” vary from artist to artist and book to book; however, the basic concepts are the same.
Committee Members:
Susan Guthrie Flathead High School
Eric Hanson Flathead High School and Laser High School
Wes Hines Glacier High School
Cindi Jobe Glacier High School
Josh Lancaster Glacier High School
Chuck Manning Flathead High School
Doug Mason Glacier High School
Sara Nelson Flathead High School
Susan Sulpola Flathead High School
The Committee Members who participated in the revision of the Kalispell Public School Secondary Art Curriculum thank the Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative for their role in the revision process.
Montana Content Standards for the Arts
The state standards that are addressed in the following document will appear in the parentheses at the end of each learner outcome.
STANDARD 1 / STANDARD 2 / STANDARD 3 / STANDARD 4 / STANDARD 5 / STANDARD 6Students create,
perform/exhibit,
and respond in the
Arts. / Students apply
and describe the
concepts,
structures, and processes in the Arts. / Students develop
and refine art
skills and
techniques to express ideas, pose and solve problems, and discover meaning. / Students analyze
characteristics and
merits of their
work and the work of others. / Students
understand the
role of the Arts in
society, diverse cultures, and historical periods. / Students make
connections
among the Arts,
other subject areas, life, and work.
**Pursuant to Article X Section 1(2) of the Constitution of the state of Montana and statutes 20-1-501 and 20-9-309 2(c) MCA, the implementation of these standards must incorporate the distinct and unique cultural heritage of Montana American Indians. Standard 5, in particular, will address Indian Education for All. Additionally, as students study art through history and culture, Indian Education for All will be infused.***
For a complete document, inclusive of standards, benchmarks, and objectives, please visit www.nwmteducationalcoop.org > Curriculum > Visual Arts.
ART FOUNDATIONS (Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12)
(The Art Foundation class will cover the skills, concepts, and media in more depth than Art Survey)
CREATE (Skills, Concepts and Media)
1. The learner will create 2-D works with drawing media (i.e., pencil graphite, oil pastel, charcoal, colored pencil, pen and ink, etc.) by: (1,2,3,6) a. creating the illusion of 3-D form through the use of gradient values, highlights and shadows; b. creating the illusion of depth through the utilization of 1-point and 2-point perspective; c. creating drawings through the use of line contour.
2. The learner will create 2-D designs and compositions with painting media (i.e., tempera, watercolors, etc.) by: (1,2,3,4,6)
a. creating a 12-color color wheel using tempera/watercolor; b. creating designs or compositions that exhibit color schemes; c. exploring and using color theory in personal works of art;
3. The learner will utilize design elements and principles in designs and compositions. (1,2,3,6)
4. The learner will be offered an introduction to 3-D media (i.e., clay, cardboard, etc.) (2)
5. The learner will develop and implement their own ideas to create images based on themes, symbols, events and personal experiences. (1,2,3,4,6)
6. The learner will demonstrate the proper use and care of materials and tools.
7. The learner will follow safety procedures.
RESPOND (Analyze & Reflect)
§ The learner will be able to recognize, identify, and apply the elements of design in a work of art: line, shape, form, texture, color, intensity, value, and space.(1,2,3,4,6)
§ The learner will be able to recognize, identify, and apply the principles of design in a work of art: balance, contrast, emphasis/dominance, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity. (1,2,3,4,6)
§ The learner will be able to recognize elements and principles of art and design in real life observation of both man-made and the natural environment. (1,2,3,4,5,6)
§ The learner will discuss and critique projects based on his/her own work. (1,2,3,4)
§ The learner will develop vocabulary and observation skills to critique works of art. (1,2,3,4,5,6)
§ The learner will develop and construct personal meaning by interacting with works of art. (1,2,3,4,5,6)
STUDY (Historical, Cultural and Indian Education for All)
§ The learner will understand art history as a visual record of art in different cultures from past to present. (3,5,6)
§ The learner will examine and discuss different artists and their works in museums, galleries, and studios. (1,2,3,4,5,6)
§ The learner will synthesize their study into personal meaning. (2,3,4,5,6)
ART SURVEY (Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12)
CREATE (Skills, Concepts and Media)
1. The learner will create 2-D works with drawing media (i.e., pencil graphite, oil pastel, charcoal, colored pencil, pen and ink, etc.) by: (1,2,3,6) a. creating the illusion of 3-D form through the use of gradient values, highlights and shadows; b. creating the illusion of depth through the utilization of 1-point and 2-point perspective; c. creating drawings through the use of line contour.
2. The learner will create 2-D designs and compositions with painting media (i.e., tempera, watercolors, etc.) by: (1,2,3,4,6)
a. creating a 12-color color wheel using tempera/watercolor; b. creating designs or compositions that exhibit color schemes; c. exploring and using color theory in personal works of art;
3. The learner will utilize design elements and principles in designs and compositions. (1,2,3,6)
4. The learner will be offered an introduction to 3-D media (i.e., clay, cardboard, etc.) (2)
5. The learner will develop and implement their own ideas to create images based on themes, symbols, events and personal experiences. (1,2,3,4,6)
6. The learner will demonstrate the proper use and care of materials and tools.
7. The learner will follow safety procedures.
RESPOND (Analyze & Reflect)
§ The learner will be able to recognize, identify, and apply the elements of design in a work of art: line, shape, form, texture, color, intensity, value, and space.(1,2,3,4,6)
§ The learner will be able to recognize, identify, and apply the principles of design in a work of art: balance, contrast, emphasis/dominance, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity. (1,2,3,4,6)
§ The learner will be able to recognize elements and principles of art and design in real life observation of both man-made and the natural environment.(1,2,3,4,5,6)
§ The learner will discuss and critique projects based on his/her own work. (1,2,3,4)
§ The learner will develop vocabulary and observation skills to critique works of art. (1,2,3,4,5,6)
§ The learner will develop and construct personal meaning by interacting with works of art. (1,2,3,4,5,6)
STUDY (Historical, Cultural and Indian Education for All)
§ The learner will understand art history as a visual record of art in different cultures from past to present. (3,5,6)
§ The learner will examine and discuss different artists and their works in museums, galleries, and studios. (1,2,3,4,5,6)
§ The learner will synthesize their study into personal meaning. (2,3,4,5,6)
CERAMICS 1 (Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12)
CREATE (Skills, Concepts and Media)
1. The learner will utilize design elements and principles in developing 3-D ceramic designs. (1,2,3)
2. The learner will prepare clay using wedging techniques. (1,2,3)
3. The learner will create ceramics using hand and wheel building techniques. (1,2,3)
4. The learner will create ceramics using combination hand and wheel techniques. (1,2,3)
5. The learner will create glaze applications. (1,2,3,4)
6. The learner will understand the ceramic firing process. (1, 2, 3,4)
7. The learner will utilize reprocessing of clay. (1,2,3)
8. The learner will implement problem solving skills. (1,2,3,6)
9. The learner will understand the concepts of ceramic forms as functional or nonfunctional. (1,2,3,4,5,6)
10. The learner will demonstrate the proper care and use of various tools and equipment.
11. The learner will follow safety procedures.
RESPOND (Analyze & Reflect)
§ The learner will be able to recognize, identify, and apply the elements of design in a work of art: line, shape, form, texture, color, intensity, value, and space.(1,2,3,4,6)
§ The learner will be able to recognize, identify, and apply the principles of design in a work of art: balance, contrast, emphasis/dominance, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity. (1,2,3,4,6)
§ The learner will be able to recognize elements and principles of art and design in real life observation of both man-made and the natural environment. (1,2,3,4,5,6)
§ The learner will discuss and critique projects based on his/her own work. (1,2,3,4)
§ The learner will develop vocabulary and observation skills to critique works of art. (1,2,3,4,5,6)
§ The learner will develop and construct personal meaning by interacting with works of art. (1,2,3,4,5,6)
STUDY (Historical, Cultural and Indian Education for All)
§ The learner will understand art history as a visual record of art in different cultures from past to present. (3,5,6)
§ The learner will examine and discuss different artists and their works in museums, galleries, and studios. (1,2,3,4,5,6)
§ The learner will synthesize their study into personal meaning. (2,3,4,5,6)
DRAWING 1 (Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12)
CREATE (Skills, Concepts and Media)
1. The learner will utilize design elements and principles in developing drawings and designs. (1,2,3)
2. The learner will use problem solving to interpret, synthesize and create a series of works that relates to real life. (1,2,3,4,5,6)
3. The learner will use problem solving to interpret, synthesize and create a series of works that derives from the imagination. (1,2,3,4)
4. The learner will study different techniques to create spatial illusion(1,2,3)
5. The learner will create using different mediums and techniques in drawing. (1,2,3)
6. The learner will utilize a combination of media in completing certain projects. (1,2,3)
7. The learner will implement problem solving skills. (3,4,6)
8. The learner will demonstrate the proper care and use of various tools and equipment.
9. The learner will follow safety procedures.
RESPOND (Analyze & Reflect)
§ The learner will be able to recognize, identify, and apply the elements of design in a work of art: line, shape, form, texture, color, intensity, value, and space. (1,2,3,4,6)
§ The learner will be able to recognize, identify, and apply the principles of design in a work of art: balance, contrast, emphasis/dominance, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity. (1,2,3,4,6)
§ The learner will be able to recognize elements and principles of art and design in real life observation of both man-made and the natural environment. (1,2,3,4,5,6)
§ The learner will discuss and critique projects based on his/her own work. (1,2,3,4)
§ The learner will develop vocabulary and observation skills to critique works of art. (1,2,3,4,5,6)
§ The learner will develop and construct personal meaning by interacting with works of art. (1,2,3,4,5,6)
STUDY (Historical, Cultural and Indian Education for All)
§ The learner will understand art history as a visual record of art in different cultures from past to present. (3,5,6)
§ The learner will examine and discuss different artists and their works in museums, galleries, and studios. (1,2,3,4,5,6)
§ The learner will synthesize their study into personal meaning. (2,3,4,5,6)
FIBER ARTS 1 (Grades 11 and 12)
CREATE (Skills, Concepts and Media)
1. The learner will use dyes and techniques for applying them. (1,2,3)
2. The learner will use different fibers, patterns, and techniques for weaving. (1,2,3)
3. The learner willcreate designs and patterns for quilting. (1,2,3,4)
4. The learner will apply various stitchery methods. (1,2,3)
5. The learner willcreate and assemble non-woven materials. (1,2,3)
6. The learner will design patterns created with a variety of fibers. (1,2,3)
7. The learner will apply various paper-making techniques through 2-D and 3-D forms. (1,2,3)
RESPOND (Analyze & Reflect)
§ The learner will be able to recognize, identify, and apply the elements of design in a work of art: line, shape, form, texture, color, intensity, value, and space. (1,2,3,4,6)