UNIT OF STUDY: COLOR DESIGN CLASS: GRADE SEVEN
CONCEPT: This is the basic introduction to color, theory, and composition in regard to their use in the visual arts.
OBJECTIVE PRODUCTION/ACTIVITIES SKILLS OR CONCEPTS TO LEARN RESOURCES/EVALUATION
l) To understand color l) Color design using History: Discussion of SLIDES:
theory and application geometric design and European and American 20th Western Art
in painting. limited color scheme - century abstract art move- European & American
monochromatic, compli- ments with emphasis on cubism. Catalog
2) To create color ment, triad, shades,
compositions and tints, primary, second- Critisism: Discuss artwork of ART PRINTS:
color application. ary, etc. famous artists and their own European & American prints
2) Design color field work.
3) To show the project using realism BOOKS:
influence on expres- or abstract subject Aesthetics: Use their senses, "Art Fundamentals"
sion that their using enlarged color feelings, and knowledge to Otto G. Ocvirk
culture and society schemes - warm, cool, heighten student awareness of "Exploring Visual Design"
play. analogous, double beauty and meaning in a work Joseph A Gatto
complimentary, etc. of art. "History of Art
4) To work with 3) Textile painting using For Young People" H.W. Jansen
subjects from life surfaces other than paper. SKILLS:
in a painterly T-shirts, velvet painting, l) Students will demonstrate EVALUATION:
fashion. etc. Subject of own color mixing and control. l) Objective and subjective
design using color controls 2) Students will learn primary, tests over color material.
4) Large designs from nature secondary, intermediate, tints, 2) Application and use of
using color field techniques shades, compliments, analogous, materials discussed and
with set color scheme and triad, and monochromatic groups. demonstrated in their own art
controls determined by sub- 3) Will learn to use subjects production.
ject matter. based on life or personal experi-
ence.
UNIT OF STUDY: CALLIGRAPHY CLASS: GRADE SEVEN
CONCEPT: This is a basic introduction to calligraphy, with an examination of techniques, styles, supplies, and application in the visual art area.
OBJECTIVE PRODUCTION/ACTIVITIES SKILLS OR CONCEPTS TO LEARN RESOURCES/EVALUATION
1. To understand the 1. Teacher/student discussion History: BOOKS:
theory and application covering the materials, Discussion of contemporary "Speedball Textbook
of calligraphy techniques, and processes of use of calligraphy 20th edition"
2. To create calligraphy Hunt Manufacturing Co.
compositions using 2. Introduction to use of Criticism: "An Italic Notebook"
various calligraphy various calligraphy styles Discussion of student work Abraham Lincoln
techniques a. Italic Style and design uses
3. Involve the design b. Round (Gothic) Style
elements and 3. Execution of calligraphy Aesthetics: EVALUATION:
principles in the designs using Gothic and Italic Application of the various 1) Student and teacher
creation of their styles (examples: Name designs, sensory, formal and technical evaluation of product
work posters, LOGO designs, layout properties to their work 2) Student understanding
4. To allow the student designs, etc. and application of concepts
to develop and refine 4. Media incorporated SKILLS: 3) Success in application of
their ability to Pencil, Ink, Pen, etc. 1) Execute clean, clear, techniques
express themselves Color - Markers, pencils, etc. concise calligraphy designs
2) Careful layout of original
ideas
3) Care and proper handling
of the tools and materials
4) Demonstrate good design and
composition skills
UNIT OF STUDY: DRAWING CLASS: GRADE SEVEN
CONCEPT: To identify and examine the techniques, styles, supplies, and application of the drawing medium
OBJECTIVE PRODUCTION/ACTIVITIES SKILLS OR CONCEPTS TO LEARN RESOURCES/EVALUATION
1. To experiment with 1. Introduction to drawing History: Discuss and show SLIDES:
various drawing media techniques and materials. examples of Western European Western Art
2. Experiment with the a. Contour line and American art European & American
different techniques in b. Shading techniques Catalog
drawing (gesture, c. Texture applications Criticism: Discuss the famous
contour, shading, 2. Discussion of subject works and analyze both their ART PRINTS:
pointtillism, etc.) matter, techniques, and work and the prints of famous European & American
3. Employ the use of various media pieces Prints
line and value a. Experimenting with
4. Experiment with media Aesthetics: Discuss and analyze BOOKS:
various ways of b. Multi-media project their work and others "Exploring Drawing"
showing textures 3. Discuss figure drawing Gerald Brommer
a. Experiment in full SKILL: "Art Fundamentals"
figure drawing 1) Learn the use of the various Otto G. Ocvirk
b. Portrait work from techniques "Exploring Visual Design"
model or mirror 2) Learn to experiment with the Joseph A. Gatto
various media and subject matter
3) To realize a completed EVALUATION:
drawing in the pencil medium 1) Understanding of discussed
4) Demonstrate good materials and supplies
composition skills 2) Demonstration of control
of various media & techniques
3) Successful application of
knowledge in studio situation
UNIT OF STUDY: CERAMICS CLASS: GRADE SEVEN
CONCEPT: To introduce the three dimensional area of ceramics to the students, to study the techniques, application, supplies, terminology, and importance of the medium.
OBJECTIVE PRODUCTION/ACTIVITIES SKILLS OR CONCEPTS TO LEARN RESOURCES/EVALUATION
To introduce the l) Clay Preparation - CONCEPTS: Resources Used:
students: wedging, kneading. Historical - Discuss and show Slides of Aztec,
2) Construction of clay examples of Early American Mayan, and North American
l) To ceramics by objects, pinch method, ceramics from North and South Indian pottery
viewing examples of coil and slab method. America, Aztec, Mayan, and Prints:
work produced by 3) Decoration and glaz- North American Indian. Indian Ceramics
Early American ing - carving, incising, Books:
Civilizations. applique, glazing by Criticism - Discuss and analyze "Ceramics"
dipping and brushing. and judge theirs and other Glenn C. Nelson
2) To have the 4) Firing Procedure - peoples art work. Evaluation:
students learn to kiln process, stages of l) Subjective and objective
construct, decorate, clay. Aesthetic - Use their senses, testing of information.
and glaze their knowledge and feelings to
objects using hand- heighten students awareness 2) Students successful application
built techniques. of beauty and meaning in their of knowledge in Art Production.
art work.
3) To have students
learn appropriate SKILLS:
care of tools and l) Students will learn clay
equipment. preparation and the hand
building processes.
2) Students will learn clay
decoration and glazing.
3) Students will learn
appropriate care of tools
and equipment.
UNIT OF STUDY: PRINTMAKING (LINOLEUM) CLASS: GRADE SEVEN
CONCEPT: This is the basic introduction to linoleum printing and its characteristics, techniques, supplies and application.
OBJECTIVE PRODUCTION/ACTIVITIES SKILLS OR CONCEPTS TO LEARN RESOURCES/EVALUATION
l. To introduce the l. Design and create History: Discuss examples of SLIDES: Western art,
students to basic drawings from nature Western European and American European and American
linoleum printing for their themes. print examples.
techniques. ART PRINTS: European
2. Layout procedures Criticism: Discuss famous and American
2. To have the for transferring prints and their own work.
student make prints drawings into print BOOKS: "Linoleum Block
of his own work. ideas. Aesthetics: Discuss and Printing," Francis Kafka
analyze their work and others.
3. To learn the 3. The cutting and "Printmaking," Henry Frankenfield
basic graphic art printing of the students' SKILLS:
processes for art work. l) Experiment with black and EVALUATION:
reproduction. white or white and black. l) Students successful application
4. Proper matting for Mono print concepts. of knowledge in the studio situation
presentation of finished 2) Execute clean, clear
product. prints from original plates. 2) Understanding of basic design
3) Care and handling of concepts in their printing composi-
printing equipment and tools. tions.
3) Successful completion of
printing design.
UNIT OF STUDY: PERSPECTIVE "ONE POINT" CLASS: GRADE EIGHT
CONCEPT: To introduce the student to the basic mechanical means of producing a three dimensional object on a two dimensional surface.
OBJECTIVE PRODUCTION/ACTIVITIES SKILLS OR CONCEPTS TO LEARN RESOURCES/EVALUATION
l. To introduce the l. Demonstrate basic History: Discussion of SLIDES: Western art,
students to the basic examples of one point invention and development European and American catalog
mechanical method of perspective to show of linear perspective from
producing a 3/D form simple geometric 3/D the Renaissance Period until PRINTS: American, Afro-American,
on a 2/D surface. forms on a 2/D surface. the present. and European
2. Students will 2. Work on various Criticism: Discussion of BOOKS: "Art Fundamentals"
learn the basic con- examples of buildings, artwork of famous artists Otto G. Ocvirk
cepts of linear roads, and exterior using perspective. "History of Art"
perspective. views to show linear H.W. Jansen
perspective. Aesthetics: Discuss and
3. Students will analyze their work and others EVALUATION:
become familiar with 3. Design a complete in the formal and technical l) Written test over terms
aerial perspective. layout of an exterior sense. and techniques.
view of buildings in
one point as a completed SKILLS: 2) Application of techniques
presentation piece. l) Students will demonstrate in exercises.
the use of parallel, perpen-
4. Design a graphic dicular, and diagonal lines 3) Demonstrated understanding
layout of a record in relation to a horizon line in creation of own art production.
cover using one point and vanishing point.
linear perspective. 2) The students will understand
the concept of linear perspective
to show depth and 3 dimensions.
3) The students will demonstrate
ruler science and proper use of
drawing equipment.
UNIT OF STUDY: CERAMICS CLASS: GRADE EIGHT
CONCEPT: To introduce the wheel construction method to the students, with the study of the application, techniques, and terminology of all of the methods being explored.
OBJECTIVE PRODUCTION/ACTIVITIES SKILLS OR CONCEPTS TO LEARN RESOURCES/EVALUATION
l. Introduction to l. Handbuilding tech- History: Examples of modern SLIDES: Examples from South
wheel thrown process niques; production pottery. Influences American and North American Indian
of construction. a) Coil, slab, of ancient ceramic designs on cultures. Modern American ceramic.
pinch, handbuilt modern techniques and styles.
2. Clay preparation, pieces of func- PRINTS: Modern American and early
handbuilding methods, tional ware. Criticism: Appreciation and North American Indian examples.
decoration proce- b) Slab, coil, discussion of own work and
dures and surface pinch methods to other artists design. BOOKS: "Ceramics," Glen C. Nelson
completion rein- create a 3/D
forced through architectual design. Aesthetics: Discussion of EVALUATION:
further study and c) Introduction to formal, sensory, and techni- l) Students understanding of concepts
application. wheel thrown method cal properties of their and application of concepts.
and attempts at work.
3. Use of design creating a wheel piece. 2 ) Students successful application of
elements and d) Decoration and SKILLS: knowledge in a studio situation.
principles in glazing of completed l) Will learn to construct,
conjunction with pieces. decorate and glaze a pot. 3) Written quiz over ceramic
their ceramic 2) Will work on the wheel material.
construction. in order to construct a
ceramic object.
3) Will learn the classical
design of a ceramic piece.
UNIT OF STUDY: CRAFTS CLASS: GRADE EIGHT
CONCEPT: To offer the students the opportunity to experience a variety of craft areas which are related with and to our culture and society; while requiring a basis in the visual arts.
OBJECTIVE PRODUCTION/ACTIVITIES SKILLS OR CONCEPTS TO LEARN RESOURCES/EVALUATION
l. Experience varied l. Student will work History: Discussion of BOOKS: "Crafts and Hobbies"
media and their from chosen areas of historical and contemporary Reader's Digest
application in our interest; craft areas. "Stitching and Crafts"
culture and society. a)Acid etching Better Homes and Gardens
b) Metal tooling Criticism: Their choice of
2. Involve the c) Stitchery like or dislike for each of EVALUATION:
design elements and d) Macrame the given areas through l) Student understanding of concepts
principles in the application and construction. and application of concepts.
creation of lesser 2) Successful application of
recognized areas of Aesthetics: Application of the knowledge in a studio situation.
study. various sensory, formal and 3) Success in chosen area of
technical properties to their creativity.
3. To develop and work.
refine the ability for
expressing themselves SKILLS:
visually with lesser l) Introduction to and the
recognized areas of understanding of the various
study. craft areas.
2) Application of appropriate
techniques in the production
of chosen areas.
3) To use the proper design
elements in regard to chosen
area.
UNIT OF STUDY: DRAWING CLASS: ART I
CONCEPT: To identify and examine the techniques, styles, supplies, and application of the drawing medium; and to study the role drawing has played in the creative spectrum over the centuries.
OBJECTIVE PRODUCTION/ACTIVITIES SKILLS OR CONCEPTS TO LEARN RESOURCES/EVALUATION
l. To describe the l. Teacher/student CONCEPTS: SLIDES: Western art catalog
characteristics of the discussion of techni- History: Discussion of
basic art elements ques, application, Impressionist and Expressionist PRINTS: American and European
(line, shapes, color, materials and processes. works (Van Gogh, Matrisse)
values, textures, form Also, Renaissance work of BOOKS: "Exploring Drawing,"
and space) in drawing. 2. Drawing Techniques: Reonardo, Michelangelo, & Gerald Brommer
A. Contour Raphael. "Art Fundamentals,"
2. To demonstrate B. Gesture Otto G. Ocvirk
the use of the art C. Texture designs Criticism: "Exploring Visual Design"
elements in the and patterns Discuss the more famous works Joseph A. Gatto
drawing medium. D. Value design - and their own attempts in the
Shading 3/D work drawing mediums. EVALUATION:
3. To manipulate basic E. Still life 1. Understanding of discussed
drawing media and make studies to show Aesthetics: materials and supplies
a variety of marks and 3/D subject on Discuss the formal, technical, 2. Demonstrated renditions of the
impressions with them. 2/D surface. sensory and expressive qualities various media and subject matter
of their work and that of others. 3. Students ability to verbalize
4. To show the use of 3. Figure Study their ideas
value in creating a three A. Head shoulder
dimensional form in designs
drawing. B. Hand study SKILLS:
C. Full figure l. To develop an understanding
5. To develop and refine studies of line and its use.
the ability for 2. To develop an understanding
expression in the 4. Materials incor- of value and its application.