DMPS Art Curriculum Guide – Updated 2011
ART NATIONAL STANDARDS:
1. Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes
2. Using knowledge of structures and functions (elements/principals/aesthetics)
3. Choosing and range of subject matters, symbols, and ideas
4. Understanding visual arts in relation to history and cultures
5. Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others
6. Making connections between the visual arts and other arts disciplines
OVERARCHING ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS (BIG IDEAS)
· Art is a universal language that encompasses all forms of communication to express a variety of viewpoints, ideas and feelings.
· Artists use a variety of problem solving and decision-making skills to apply the elements of art, principles of design and sensory and expressive features in works of art.
· Artists’ experiences with materials, tools, techniques, processes, and technology in combination with concepts and themes result in well-crafted works of art.
· Through the study of art, people learn to make informed critical judgments, gain knowledge about visual communication, and learn to respect one’s own expressions and those of others.
OVERARCHING ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
· What is Art?
· How is art analyzed and understood?
· How does art impact the world and the world impact art?
· Does art reflect culture or shape it? Who puts the price/value on art?
· Who makes the rules for art and intellectual property? Who breaks them? Who enforces them?
· Why is the exploration and application of materials, tools, techniques, and technology important in visual art?
· Why and how do artists apply the elements of art and principles of design in works of art?
· How do artists use the language of art in communication?
Effective Components of an Elementary Art Program
· Demonstrates artistic techniques and the use of media
· Provides opportunities for practice, experimentation, and refinement
· Supports divergent thinking and multiple learning outcomes
· Provides a variety of visual references
· Incorporates a variety of critique formats
· Introduces and expects appropriate use of art vocabulary
· Makes connections to artists, careers, and art in everyday lives and the community
· Maintains an organizational system for storage and disbursement of materials and tools
· Sets clear expectations for art room safety, cleaning, and classroom procedures
· Integrates art with other content areas
· Displays a variety of student artwork within the school and community
Visual Art – Grade KContent Standards / Essential Questions / Essential Learning - students will understand that: / Student-Centered Learning Targets / Content Objectives / Iowa Core Connection / DMPS Graduate Ends
1 – Materials, Techniques and Processes / Why do artists select one medium over another? Why do artists use techniques and processes in a variety of ways to manipulated media in a variety of ways? To what extent does good design integrate form with function? To what extent is a work of art dependent upon the context/point of view of the artist? / • Artists make thoughtful choices in creating works of art. Art is a form of expression that employs a system of visual symbols.
• Artists use a variety of techniques and processes to manipulate media to achieve desired effects.
• Artists must understand media, techniques and process as tools to communicate.
• Artists consider multiple approaches to visual problems.
• Artists create works of art employing both conscious and intuitive thought. / 1.1 Use a variety of art media and materials to express original ideas
1.2 Explore a selection of art processes and techniques
1.3 Use selected materials, techniques, processes, and tools for the creation and exhibition of works of art in a safe and responsible manner / Graduates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a rigorous core curriculum
2 - Elements, Principals, and Aesthetics / How and why is art used as a vehicle for communication?
To what extent does good design integrate form with function?
To what extent is a work of art dependent upon the context/point of view of the artist? / • Art is a form of expression that employs a system of visual symbols.
• Art provides opportunities for expression beyond the limits of language.
• Form and function may or may not be related one to the other.
• Every work of art has a point of view. / 2.1 Use line, shape, color and texture for creative self-expression
2.2 Use pattern and rhythm for creative self-expression / Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes
Compare simple shapes to form larger shapes / Graduates possess the knowledge and skills to be self-directed and autonomous
Visual Art – Grade K (cont.)
Content Standards / Essential Questions / Essential Learning - students will understand that: / Student-Centered Learning Targets / Content Objectives / Iowa Core Connection / DMPS Graduate Ends
3 - Choosing and Evaluating a Range of Subject Matter, Symbols, and Ideas / What is art? What is not art?
How does the use of specific symbols influence the meaning of a work of art?
What makes art more or less authentic?
What’s the difference between a thoughtful and a thoughtless artistic judgment? / • Art may be created solely to fulfill a need to create.
• Art is a universal symbol system that transcends language barriers.
• Art draws upon all aspects of human experience.
• The process of choosing and evaluating subject matter, symbols and ideas may be deliberate or intuitive. / 3.1 Observe a variety of subject matter in works of art
3.2 Develop personal schema
3.3 Explore where artists' ideas originate (e.g.; personal experience of nature, culture,built environment, etc.)
3.4 Express meaning in own work of art through symbols and subject matter
3.5 Apply grade level academic vocabulary: subject matter, pattern, texture, shape, rhythm and color / Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes. / Graduates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a rigorous curriculum integrated into all content areas
Graduates possess the knowledge and skills to be self-directed and autonomous
4 - History and Culture / To what extent does history reflect upon and have an influence on art?
To what extent does art reflect upon and have an influence on history? / • Art has been created by all peoples, in all times and in all places.
• Art preserves and depicts history in ways words cannot.
• Art celebrates the unique characteristics of all cultures.
• Subject matter, symbols and ideas are all rooted in culture.
• Natural resources have influenced the creation of indigenous art forms. / 4.1 Discover the story expressed in a work of art
4.2 Identify the work of a particular artist: eric carle
4.3 Translate a personal story into visual form
4.4 Recognize the works of familiar artists (Eric Carl, Lascaux cave painters, Claude Monet, Henri Matisse)
4.5 Retell an event in visual form / Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text
Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats
With prompting and support, describe therelationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear / Graduates have world awareness
Visual Art – Grade K (cont.)
Content Standards / Essential Questions / Essential Learning - students will understand that: / Student-Centered Learning Targets / Content Objectives / Iowa Core Connection / Graduate Ends
5. Reflection and Assessment: Merits of Their Work and the Work of Others / What makes some works of art great?
When does a work of art have merit?
To what extent is it adequate or appropriate to say “I like it” or “I don’t like it” when discussing the merit of a work of art? / Timeless works of art are deemed important for a number and variety of reasons.
Reflection, assessment and refinement are key steps in the process of creating art. / I can tell a story using pictures.
I can make art about myself. / 5.1 use works of art to tell a story (e.g. eric carle)
5.2 Connect art to self
5.3 Identify connections between works of art and self. / Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats
With prompting and support, describe therelationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear
6 - Interdisciplinary Connections between Visual Art, Other Disciplines and Daily Life / How is learning deepened through a study of visual art?
In what ways do the learning processes occurring in visual art differ from the learning processes in other disciplines? / • Learning can be deepened by connecting visual art to other disciplines.
• Many people favor learning in a visual and tactile way.
• The process of creating art requires critical and creative problem solving.
• The means to create art always changes. / 6.1 Apply tools and techniques used in art and other disciplines. (e.g., printers type,ruler)
6.2 Express an interdisciplinary idea or theme in a work of art. (e.g., balance,rhythm, symmetry, pattern)
6.3 Discuss examples of principles used in art and other disciplines. (e.g., plagiarism vs. original work, unity vs. variety, decorative vs. plain) / Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take
Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes. / Graduates have world awareness
Kindergarten Common Assessment: 5.1 use works of art to tell a story (e.g. eric carle)
Draw a picture that tells a story about yourself.
Visual Art – Grade 1Content Standards / Essential Questions / Essential Learning - students will understand that: / Student-Centered Learning Targets / Content Objectives / Iowa Core Connection / DMPS Graduate Ends
1 – Materials, Techniques and Processes / Why do artists select one medium over another? Why do artists use techniques and processes in a variety of ways to manipulate media? To what extent does good design integrate form with function? To what extent is a work of art depended on the context/point of view of the artist? / • Artists make thoughtful choices in creating works of art. Art is a form of expression that employs a system of visual symbols.
• Artists use a variety of techniques and processes to manipulate media to achieve desired effects.
• Artists must understand media, techniques and process as tools to communicate.
• Artists consider multiple approaches to visual problems.
• Artists create works of art employing both conscious and intuitive thought. / I can use materials in different ways to show my own ideas. / 1.1 Use art materials and techniques to express original ideas
1.2 Use materials, techniques, processes, and tools for the creation and exhibition of works of art in a safe and responsible manner / Graduates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a rigorous core curriculum
2 - Elements, Principals, and Aesthetics / How and why is art used as a vehicle for communication?
To what extent does good design integrate form with function?
To what extent is a work of art dependent upon the context/point of view of the artist? / • Art is a form of expression that employs a system of visual symbols.
• Art provides opportunities for expression beyond the limits of language.
• Form and function may or may not be related one to the other.
• Every work of art has a point of view. / I can name different kinds of line.
I can name different kinds of geometric shapes.
I can name primary, secondary, warm and cool colors.
I can identify patterns
I can identify different textures. / 2.1 Recognize space, form and value in works of art.
2.2 Identify and apply lines, shapes, colors, and texture in a work of art
2.3 Use emphasis, proportion, and balance in a work of art / Mathematics Gr. 1
Reason with shapes and their attributes. / Graduates possess the knowledge and skills to be self-directed and autonomous
1st Grade Common Assessment: 2.2 Identify and apply lines, shapes, colors, and texture in a work of art
Draw a wavy line. Draw a curved line. Draw a zig zag line. Draw a straight line. Draw a circle. Draw a square. Draw a triangle. Draw a rectangle. Draw an oval. List the primary colors. List the secondary colors. How do you make orange? How do you make purple? How do you make green? Make a pattern. Draw your own picture using line, shape, color and texture.
Visual Art – Grade 1 (cont.)
Content Standards / Essential Questions / Essential Learning - students will understand that: / Student-Centered Learning Targets / Content Objectives / Iowa Core Connection / DMPS Graduate Ends
3 - Choosing and Evaluating a Range of Subject Matter, Symbols, and Ideas / What is art? What is not art?
How does the use of specific symbols influence the meaning of a work of art?
What makes art more or less authentic?
What’s the difference between a thoughtful and a thoughtless artistic judgment? / • Art may be created solely to fulfill a need to create.
• Art is a universal symbol system that transcends language barriers.