Art Four, Mixed Media

eighth grade

Philosophy

Creating successful two-dimensional artwork requires an enriched understanding of design and an application of specialized skills specific to each medium.

Course Description

Students will participate in a variety of art experiences and explore the elements and principles of design. Students will produce original artworks and learn skills and techniques associated with a variety of art media. Students will work with printmaking, batik, collage, murals, paper design, and more.

The topics below are to be covered and should be assessed in end of course tests. Projects/assignments chosen to teach the topics allow for individual teaching styles and access to materials and will not be listed in this document.

Idaho State Standards for grades 6-8 in the Visual Arts are noted by

standard, goal, and objective.

Performance (standard three)

I.Students will develop problem-solving skills. (3.1.5; 3.3.3)

  1. Brainstorm, research, rough sketch, final product. (3.3.3)

II.The student will use a variety of media and techniques to produce original art works that demonstrate an understanding of design and communicates an idea.(3.1.1; 3.1.3; 3.1.4; 3.2.1; 3.2.2; 3.2.4; 3.3.2)

  1. Printmaking
  2. Students will be exposed to multiple printmaking techniques. Options include but are not limited to (3.3.1):

a)Monotype

b)Monoprint

c)Lithograph

d)Intaglio

  1. Develop an enduring understanding of the elements and principles that apply. (3.1.3.)
  1. Batik
  2. Develop and enduring understanding of the process and techniques of batik. ( 3.3.1.)
  3. Use at least the following suggested media:fabric, wax, ink, dye. (3.3.1)
  4. Using batik techniques,incorporate some of the following styles (3.3.1):

a)Abstract

b)Representational

c)Decorative

d)Story telling

  1. Develop an enduring understanding of the elements and principles that apply. (3.1.3.)
  1. Collage
  2. Students will be exposed to multiple collage techniques. Options include but are not limited to (3.3.1):

a)Collage

b)Photomontage

c)Assemblage

  1. Utilize at least two of the following media (3.1.1.):

a)Paper (of several types)

b)Photographs

c)Found 2 D objects

d)Accentuating media such as ink, paint, or pencil

  1. Develop an enduring understanding of the elements and principles that apply. (3.1.3.)
  1. Mural Painting
  2. Students will work collaboratively to create amural on campus. (3.3.1)
  3. Develop an enduring understanding of the elements and principles that apply. (3.1.3.)
  4. Paper Making and Design
  5. Use proper media and tools to create paper and paper based designs, such as paper marbling. (3.3.1)
  6. Develop an enduring understanding of the elements and principles that apply. (3.1.3.)

III.Students demonstrate the correct use and care of a variety of tools and equipment. (3.1.2)

  1. Students use tools properly and safely.
  2. Students clean and store art materials and supplies correctly.

Historical and Cultural Context (standard one)

I.Students develop an awareness of major artists and their artwork. At least one artist per Performance section above should be studied. Students should also pick at least one artist on their own to research. Options include but are not limited to:(1.1.1; 1.1.2; 1.1.3; 2.2.7)

  1. Hokusai (printmaking)
  2. Toulouse Lautrec (printmaking)
  3. Batik artists from:

a)Indonesia

b)West Africa

c)Mali

d)Asia

e)Modern Batiks

  1. Romare Beardon (collage)
  2. Robert Rauschemberg (collage)
  3. Renaissance Artists (mural)
  4. Trompe L’oeil (mural)
  5. Japanese artists (paper)

II.Students will create a work of art influenced by an artist. (3.2.3)

III.Students will develop an awareness of and analyze art from diverse world cultures. (1.1.4; 2.1.4)

Critical Thinking (standard two)

I.Students will be taught how to analyze art. (2.1.1; 2.2.3)

  1. Description: What is seen? (2.1.1)
  2. Analysis: How are the elements and principles used? (2.1.2; 2.1.3)
  3. Interpretation: What is the message of the work? (2.1.2; 2.1.3; 2.2.2)
  4. Judgment: Was the artist successful in presenting the message? (2.2.3)

II.Aesthetics

  1. Following criticism and analysis, students will be able to judge the aesthetic value of a work of art. “What makes it art?” (2.1.1; 2.2.2; 2.2.3)
  2. Recognize there are different responses to specific works of art.
  3. Students should be able to justify their response to a given work of art. (2.2.3)
  4. Students should learn to appreciate a peer’s response which may be different from their own. (2.2.5)
  5. Students should be able to write an appropriate Artist’s Statement about an individual work, and their collective body of work. (2.2.6; 3.1.6)
  6. Students should understand the appropriate behavior while attending and/or participating in arts events (2.2.4)

III.Vocational

  1. Expose students in some way to vocations linked to the visual arts. (2.2.1)

IV.Connections

  1. It is beneficial to make connections with various disciplines throughout the learning process. (1.2.1; 2.2.1)