Muncy School District
Muncy Jr. /Sr. High School
Art Curriculum
General Information:
Date: August 2015 Course Title: Drawing & Painting
Prepared by: Beth Crissman Course Number: 782
Grade: 9-12 Credit: .50
Meetings: Daily Length: 1 semester
Course Description
This class is designed for the student to explore different techniques and design aspects in drawing and painting. Exposing students to the aesthetics relevant to various media and techniques of the cultures from which they evolved is part of the process. Students will create original art using the Principles & Elements of Design in projects such as: pencil renderings, charcoal, oil pastel, colored pencil, watercolor pencil, marker, tempera paint, acrylic and computer generated. Students will learn to evaluate, analyze, and critique their own work and that of others in a productive way using art specific vocabulary.
Content Outline
Different mediums in Drawing & Painting may include but are not limited to:
· Drawing
o Pencil-hard
o Pencil-soft
o Colored pencil
o Watercolor pencil
o Charcoal
o Marker
o Pen & Ink
o India ink
· Painting
o Temper paint
o Acrylic paint
o Watercolor
· Mixed Media
o Found objects
o Collage
Course Outcomes
· Develop aesthetic awareness, imagination, perception, appreciation and cultural understanding.
· Foster creative abilities, self-expression, self-confidence and self discipline.
· Demonstrate craftsmanship.
· Learn and practice responsibility, work habits, and safety procedures.
· Synthesize learning of mathematics, science, and social studies concepts through art activities.
Course Requirements
· Students are required to complete each lesson in varied media to gain an understanding of all aspects of art.
· Work missed during an absence must be made up.
Course Timeline
Time / Unit / Standards / Assessment9 weeks / Principles of Design / 9.1.8a
9.1.8b
9.3.8a
9.4.8a / · Complete each assignment on each individual principle of design
· Quality, craftsmanship and understanding.
9 weeks / Elements of Design / 9.1.8a
9.1.8b
9.3.8a
9.4.8a / · Complete each assignment on each individual principle of design
· Quality, craftsmanship and understanding.
3 weeks / Georgia O’Keeffe / 9.1.8a
9.1.8b
9.3.8a
9.4.8a / · Written critique of 3 of O’Keeffe’s works.
· Quality of shell & bone renderings.
· Demonstrate use of ink & watercolor
3 weeks / Picasso / 9.1.8a
9.1.8b
9.3.8a
9.4.8a / · Written critique of 3 of Picasso’s works.
· Quality of form renderings.
· Demonstrate use of acrylic paint.
3 weeks / Impressionists / 9.1.8a
9.1.8b
9.3.8a
9.4.8a / · Written critique of 3 Impressionist works.
· Quality of form renderings.
Demonstrate use of acrylic paint.
2 weeks / Measurement & Form Analysis
(color/value/texture/
form/balance/unity) / 9.1.8a
9.1.8b
9.3.8a
9.4.8a / · Proportion
· Shading of objects
· Demonstrate correct use of techniques
2 weeks / Animal/Human morph
(line/form/balance) / 9.1.8a
9.1.8b
9.2.8a
9.3.8a
9.4.8a / · Quality of initial human or animal
· Continuity of morph
· Craftsmanship
2 weeks / Name Theme
(color/value/line/
movement/balance) / 9.1.8a
9.1.8b
9.2.8a
9.3.8a
9.4.8a / · Originality/creativity of letter designs
· Demonstrate proper use of proportions, depth and use of color.
1.5 weeks / Book Jacket/CD Case
(emphasis/rhythm/
balance/color) / 9.1.8a
9.2.8a
9.3.8a
9.4.8a / · Originality/creativity of overall design
· Execution of design in chosen medium
1.5 weeks / Four Seasons
(movement/color/value
texture) / 9.1.8a
9.2.8a
9.3.8a
9.4.8a / · Demonstrate ability to create a realistic landscape
· Duplicate each landscape in each of the four seasons
Course Expectations
· Arrive to class on time.
· Come prepared (pencil).
· Participate in all activities.
· Be respectful to all.
· Abide by all school rules.
Consequences
· Warning
· Student - teacher conference
· Parent - teacher conference
· Office referral & parent conference
Course Assessment Procedures
The marking period grade will be based on the following:
· Student Participation
· Quality, craftsmanship, and creativity of each assignment will be assessed.
(Grades will be based on a percentage system.)