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Introduction to ArtArt2013-14

Unit One Introduction to Art
Length of Unit / Standards / Key Concepts/Skills/Guiding Questions / Activities/Assessments/
Resources
2 Week / Program of Studies
standards
AH-HS-SA-S-VA
AH-HS-HA
AH-HS-PCA
AH-HS-3.4 / Learning Targets:
· I can identify an image as two dimensional or three dimensional.
· I can identify functional art
· I can develop a non-objective compositon.
· I can create a list of different artists work I have seen in my community.
· I can render a sketch as an abstraction.
· I can study artist’s work that is abstract in its composition.
· I can loosely render several sketches of my idea to use in my final compositon.
· I can develop a drawing that is non-objective or abstract.
· I can describe what makes my drawing a non-objective or abstract piece.
· I can complete another composition of my idea using acrylic paint.
Terms:
Two dimensional, three dimensional, functional, sculptural, non-objective, mixed media, abstract
Students will
· Identify the difference between two dimensional and three dimensional art.
· Recognize the difference in functional art and non-functional/sculptural art.
· Discuss different jobs in the world where art or design is created for everyday function.
· Compare the different types of materials being used today in the creation of artwork to the mediums used in the past.
· Compare images of non-objective works with abstract works.
Guiding Questions
· What are some of the things you see outside this classroom that might be considered art, but maybe not recognized as artwork?
· Explain how the creation of a custom chopper/motorcycle might be considered art why/why not?
· What are your feelings about “mass production” artworks like those labeled Thomas Kinkade?
· What are your feelings about graffiti artists or sidewalk art that is only viewable for a short time?
· Since we’ve started this discussion, how have your views on artwork and what can be considered art changed?
· Do you understand what can be considered an abstraction?
· Can you explain “non-objective” art? / · Create a list of 20 things you see outside class that can be considered art, but are not recognized as artworks.
· Analyze and explain some of the items on the lists and give them a place in the art world.
· Identify the items as two dimensional or three dimensional art.
· Determine if the listed items are functional or non-functional.
· Develop a non-objective or abstract drawing and explain if it is an abstract piece or non-objective.
· Create an acrylic painting based on the idea developed in the pencil drawing
· Define non-objective and abstract
· Critique the work in the classroom and discuss your choice in subject and the difficulties faced in the process.