Level 3 (6-8) Visual Arts Scope & Sequence May 2012 2

FINE ARTS – VISUAL ARTS

Scope & Sequence

Level 3 (Grades 6-8)

I. Perform / II. Create / III. Analyze / IV. Analyze in Context / V. Analyze and make connections /
1. Apply skills and knowledge to perform in the arts. (VPAA: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, P1, P2, P4, R1, R4)
·  Apply understanding of the varying qualities of materials, techniques, media technology, and processes to the selection of appropriate tools and media to design, solve creative problems, and achieve desired artistic effects. ART.VA.I.1(L3)
-  Demonstrate proficiencies with materials and techniques
«  Line quality
«  Color mixing
«  Gray scale
·  Develop, understand, and appropriately apply the concept of the safe and responsible use of art materials. ART.VA.I.2(L3)
-  Create artwork using the best solution
«  Brainstorming
«  Sketching
«  References
-  Teacher demonstration of tools and materials
«  Class demonstration
«  DVD
«  Written sequence of tasks
-  Students pass quiz on responsible use of materials prior to using
«  Verbal
«  Written
·  Select and apply visual characteristics, vocabulary, and organizational principles to communicate effectively when designing and solving creative problems. ART.VA.I.3(L3)
-  Incorporate elements and/or principles of art in artwork
«  Elements
¨  color
¨  value
¨  texture
¨  shape
¨  space
¨  form
¨  line
«  Principles
¨  pattern/ repetition/ rhythm
¨  balance
¨  unity
¨  movement
¨  emphasis
¨  variety
¨  contrast
·  Develop, employ, and effectively use reflective thinking skills to observe, analyze, and critically evaluate works of art for the purpose of improving technical quality. ART.VA.I.4(L3)
-  Classroom critique
«  Silent critique
«  Classroom discussion
«  Critique tickets
-  Self reflection
«  Written
«  Verbal
·  Effectively produce and exhibit a final product that demonstrates quality craftsmanship and technique. ART.VA.I.5(L3)
-  Display artwork
«  Participate in art show
«  Participate in contest
«  Participate in class critique / 2. Apply skills and knowledge to create in the arts. (VPAA: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, P1, P2, P4, R1, R4)
·  Effectively identify, design, and solve creative problems. ART.VA.II.1(L3)
-  Understand expectations
«  Know theme
«  Identify end result
-  Brainstorm ideas
«  Thumbprint sketches
-  Choose best solution
«  Describe best solution
«  Teacher approval
·  Effectively develop and apply critical thinking strategies through the art making process. ART.VA.II.2(L3)
-  Brainstorm ideas
«  Utilize sketchbook
«  Class list brainstorm
«  Utilize laptop resources
-  Create rough draft
«  Utilize sketchbook
-  Choose best solution
«  Teacher approval
·  Effectively collaborate, communicate, and work with others to create new ideas. ART.VA.II.3(L3)
-  Group Project
«  Poster
«  Building
·  Independently initiate new ideas employing inventiveness and innovation. ART.VA.II.4(L3)
-  Re-purposing materials; found objects, natural objects, and industrial items
«  Product design
«  Pop art
«  Found art
·  Consistently demonstrate reflective thinking practices when identifying, designing, and solving creative problems. ART.VA.II.5(L3)
-  Critique sessions
«  Group evaluation
«  Individual critiques
«  Written evaluations
·  Make knowledgeable choices about materials, techniques, media technology, organizational principles, and processes to effectively articulate ideas and communicate intended meaning. ART.VA.II.6(L3)
-  Plan, design, and implement effective material choices
«  Dry media
«  Wet media
«  Mixed media
«  technology
·  Create and apply preliminaries, possibilities, and drafts in the creative problem solving process. ART.VA.II.7(L3)
-  Utilize sketches and brainstorming activities
«  Create a sketchbook
«  Online searches
«  Generate think lists / 3. Analyze, describe, and evaluate works of art.
(VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4)
·  Critically observe, describe, and analyze visual characteristics within works of art. ART.VA.III.1(L3)
-  Classroom critique
«  Silent critique
«  Classroom discussion
«  Critique tickets
-  Self evaluation
«  Written
«  Oral
·  Develop interpreting skills and effectively interpret artwork, searching for embedded meaning, function, and personal connections. ART.VA.III.2(L3)
-  Analyze historical artworks
«  PowerPoint
«  Discussion
«  Compare and contrast
·  Develop the ability to effectively describe how the artist’s choice of materials, techniques, media technology, and processes influence the viewer. ART.VA.III.3(L3)
-  Analyze historical artwork
«  PowerPoint
·  Develop the ability to effectively use critical thinking strategies to observe, compare, and contrast artworks. ART.VA.III.4(L3)
-  Critique
«  Silent critique
«  Classroom discussion
·  Develop and defend informed aesthetic opinions about works of art using effective artistic vocabulary. ART.VA.III.5(L3)
-  Class discussion or written response to artwork using artistic vocabulary.
«  View example works of art
«  View artwork in books
·  Identify personal and community experiences within works of art. ART.VA.III.6(L3)
-  Create relevant art
«  Current events
«  World news
«  Social conflict / 4. Understand, analyze, and describe the arts in their
historical, social, and cultural contexts. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4)
·  Recognize, describe and analyze, and evaluate how art contributes to and reflects all societies and cultures. ART.VA.IV.1(L3)
-  Incorporate an artist into a project
«  Frida Kahlo
«  Henry Matisse
«  Pablo Picasso
«  Edvard Munch
«  MC Escher
-  Incorporate an art period into a project
«  Realism
«  Surrealism
«  Impressionism
«  Abstract
«  Pop Art
·  Develop and articulate an understanding of the historical, social, and cultural contexts of artwork with aesthetic sophistication. ART.VA.IV.2(L3)
-  Discuss various art forms, purposes, and time periods
«  Time line
«  Informational poster
·  Effectively decode and interpret artwork to discern between prejudice and tolerance, bias and fact. ART.VA.IV.3(L3)
-  Connect artwork to current events
«  Current events
«  World news
«  Social conflict / 5. Recognize, analyze, and describe connections among
the arts; between the arts and other disciplines;
between the arts and everyday life. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4)
·  Effectively recognize and describe personal, family, and community connections with artworks. ART.VA.V.1(L3)
-  Create meaningful artwork with connections to self
«  Self portrait
«  Collage
«  Comic strip
·  Effectively recognize and describe the skills used in visual arts careers. ART.VA.V.2(L3)
-  Explore careers in art
«  Guest speaker
«  Research
«  DVD
«  PowerPoint
-  Apply knowledge of careers in art.
«  Presentation
·  Effectively analyze and compare the characteristics of work in two or more art forms that are dissimilar in subject matter, historical periods, or cultural context. ART.VA.V.3(L3)
-  Discuss and/or demonstrate differences in art styles
«  Visual projects
«  Class discussions
·  Effectively demonstrate an understanding of their place in the visual world and develop an appreciation of how they are part of a global society. ART.VA.V.4(L3)
-  Create artwork with connections to self and world
«  Relate artwork to self
«  Relate artwork to current events
«  Relate artwork to core classes
·  Effectively analyze and describe ways in which the principles and subject matter of other disciplines taught in school are interrelated with the visual arts. ART.VA.V.5(L3)
-  Create artwork with cross-curricular connections
«  Math
«  Science
«  Social Studies
«  Language Arts
-  Create artwork with real world connections
«  Politics
«  Economics
«  World News

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