Art I Middle School
Fall Semester *Units of study are interchangeable within given timeframe | ||||||
Unit Title* | FOUNDATIONS AND STUDIO PRACTICES | DRAWING AND COMPOSITION | PAINTING | PRINTMAKING | DESIGN | CERAMICS and SCULPTURE |
Time | 1 week (and intermittently throughout both semesters.) | 4 weeks | 5 weeks | 3 weeks | 2 weeks (and intermittently throughout both semesters.) | 3 weeks |
Understandings | Students focus on studio routines, materials/safety, elements of art and principles of design, and pre-assessments. Develop a physical or electronic portfolio by evaluating and analyzing personal original artwork to provide evidence of learning. Understand and demonstrate proper exhibition etiquette. | The student develops and expands visual literacy skills using critical thinking, imagination, and the senses to identify and illustrate concepts from the world of drawing and drawing techniques. Students will understand and apply the elements of art and principles of design. Students will use art vocabulary appropriately and discuss the expressive properties of artworks. Students will produce original drawings based on direct observation, original sources, personal experiences and the community Students will apply the art making process to solve problems and generate design solutions The student will identify the influence of historical,cultural and political events in art and identify examples of art that conveys universal beliefs. Students will analyze original artworks and create responses, oral and written, using appropriate vocabulary. | The student develops and expands visual literacy skills and vocabulary using critical thinking, imagination, and the senses to identify and illustrate concepts from the world of painting and painting techniques. Students will understand and apply the elements of art and principles of design. Students will use art vocabulary appropriately and discuss the expressive properties of artworks. Students will produce original paintings based on direct observation, original sources, personal experiences and the community Students will apply the art making process to solve problems and generate design solutions The student will identify the influence of historical,cultural and political events in art and identify examples of art that conveys universal beliefs. Students will analyze original artworks and create responses, oral and written, using appropriate vocabulary. | The student develops and expands visual literacy skills and vocabulary using critical thinking, imagination, and the senses to identify and illustrate concepts from the world of printmaking and various printmaking techniques. Students will understand and apply the elements of art and principles of design. Students will use art vocabulary appropriately and discuss the expressive properties of artworks. Students will create original prints based on direct observation, original sources, personal experiences and the community Students will apply the art making process to solve problems and generate design solutions The student will identify the influence of historical,cultural and political events in art and identify examples of art that conveys universal beliefs. Students will analyze original artworks and create responses, oral and written, using appropriate vocabulary.
| The student develops and expands visual literacy skills and vocabulary using critical thinking, imagination, and the senses to identify and illustrate concepts from the world by learning about, understanding, and applying the elements of art, principles of design, and expressive qualities. Students will create and produce original artworks based on direct observation, original sources, personal experiences and the community. Students will apply the art making process to solve problems and generate design solutions The student will identify the influence of historical,cultural and political events in art and identify examples of art that conveys universal beliefs. Students will analyze original artworks and create responses, oral and written, using appropriate vocabulary. | The student develops and expands visual literacy skills and vocabulary using critical thinking, imagination, and the senses to identify and illustrate concepts from the world of ceramics and 3-D fundamentals. Students will understand and apply the elements of art and principles of design. Students will use art vocabulary appropriately and discuss the expressive properties of artworks. Students will produce original artworks using ceramic and sculptural techniques based on direct observation, original sources, personal experiences and the community. The student will identify the influence of historical,cultural and political events in art and identify examples of art that conveys universal beliefs. Students will analyze original artworks and create responses, oral and written, using appropriate vocabulary. |
TEKS | 1(B) 1(C) 4(C) 4(E) | 1(A) 1(B) 1(C) 1(D) 2(A) 2(B) 2(C) 3(A) 3(B) 4(A) 4(B) | 1(A) 1(B) 1(C) 1(D) 2(A) 2(B) 2(C) 3(A) 3(B) 4(A) | 1(A) 1(B) 1(C) 1(D) 2(A) 2(B) 2(C) 3(A) 3(B) 4(A) | 1(A) 1(B) 1(C) 1(D) 2(A) 2(B) 2(C) 3(A) 3(B) 4(A) | 1(A) 1(B) 1(C) 1(D) 2(A) 2(B) 2(C) 3(A) 3(B) 4(A) |
Spring Semester *Units of study are interchangeable within given timeframe | |||||
Unit Title* | SCULPTURE | FIBERS | MIXED MEDIA | PHOTOGRAPHY/ DIGITAL MEDIA | ART HISTORY/CAREERS |
Time | 4 weeks | 4 weeks | 5 weeks | 3 weeks | 2 weeks (and intermittently throughout both semesters.) |
Understandings | The student develops and expands visual literacy skills and vocabulary using critical thinking, imagination, and the senses to observe and explore the world of ceramics and 3-D fundamentals. Students will understand and apply the elements of art and principles of design. Students will use art vocabulary appropriately and discuss the expressive properties of artworks. Students will create and produce original artworks using sculptural techniques based on direct observation, original sources, personal experiences and the community. The student will identify the influence of historical,cultural and political events in art and identify examples of art that conveys universal beliefs. Students will analyze original artworks and create responses, oral and written, using appropriate vocabulary. | The student develops and expands visual literacy skills and vocabulary using critical thinking, imagination, and the senses to observe and explore the world of Fiber Art and various fiber techniques. Students will understand and apply the elements of art and principles of design. Students will use art vocabulary appropriately and discuss the expressive properties of artworks. Students will create and produce original artworks using sculptural techniques based on direct observation, original sources, personal experiences and the community. The student will identify the influence of historical,cultural and political events in art and identify examples of art that conveys universal beliefs. Students will analyze original artworks and create responses, oral and written, using appropriate vocabulary.. | The student develops and expands visual literacy skills and vocabulary using critical thinking, imagination, and the senses to observe and explore the world of different media including drawing, painting,prints,sculpture,ceramics, fiber art, photographic imagery, and digital art and media, using a variety of materials. Students will understand and apply the elements of art and principles of design. Students will use art vocabulary appropriately and discuss the expressive properties of artworks. Students will create and produce original artworks using mixed medial techniques based on direct observation, original sources, personal experiences and the community. The student will identify the influence of historical,cultural and political events in art and identify examples of art that conveys universal beliefs. Students will analyze original artworks and create responses, oral and written, using appropriate vocabulary. | The student develops and expands visual literacy skills and vocabulary using critical thinking, imagination, and the senses to observe and explore the world of photography and various digital applications.Students explore concepts and ideas from a variety of sources to create original artwork, effectively using a variety of digital media techniques to communicate ideas. Students will understand and apply the elements of art and principles of design. Students will use art vocabulary appropriately and discuss the expressive properties of artworks. Students will create and produce original artworks using photographic imagery and digital art and media techniques based on direct observation, original sources, personal experiences and the community. The student will identify the influence of historical,cultural and political events in art and identify examples of art that conveys universal beliefs. Students will analyze original artworks and create responses, oral and written, using appropriate vocabulary. | The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture by analyzing artistic styles, historical periods, and a variety of cultures by identifying the influence of historical and political events in art. Identify art that conveys universal themes such as beliefs, culture, life cycles,time, identity, conflict and cooperation. Explain relationships between societies and their art and architecture. Explore career and avocational opportunities in art. Analyze original artworks using critiques that include description, analyzing, interpreting and evaluating. Students will analyze original artworks and create responses, oral and written, using appropriate vocabulary. Investigate and explore original artworks in a variety of venues outside of the classroom. |
TEKS | 1(A) 1(B) 1(C) 1(D) 2(A) 2(B) 2(C) 3(A) 3(B) 4(A) 4(B) | 1(A) 1(B) 1(C) 1(D) 2(A) 2(B) 2(C) 3(A) 3(B) 4(A) 4(B) | 1(A) 1(B) 1(C) 1(D) 2(A) 2(B) 2(C) 3(A) 3(B) 4(A) 4(B) | 1(A) 1(B) 1(C) 1(D) 2(A) 2(B) 2(C) 3(A) 3(B) 4(A) 4(B) | 3(A) 3 (B) 3(C) 3 (D) 4(B) 4 (D) |