Art I
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. Construct a physical or electronic portfolio by evaluating and analyzing personal original artwork to provide evidence of learning. Collaborate on community-based art projects Evaluate a wide range of artwork to form conclusions about formal qualities, aesthetics, historical and cultural contexts, intents, and meanings. Students are expected to produce an original body of artwork, singularly and in a series, that integrates information from a variety of sources, including original sources, and demonstrates sustained self directed investigations into specific themes Discriminate between art media and processes to express complex visual relationships. | The student develops and expands visual literacy skills using critical thinking, imagination, and the senses to observe and explore the world of drawing and drawing techniques. Students are expected to produce an original body of artwork, singularly and in a series, that integrates information from a variety of sources, including original sources, and demonstrates sustained self directed investigations into specific themes. The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture by analyzing artistic styles, historical periods, and researching and reporting on a variety of themes using examination, evaluation and research. The student responds to and analyzes artworks of self and others, by developing evaluative criteria to justify artistic decisions and evaluate a wide range of artwork leading to conclusions about formal qualities, aesthetics, contexts and intents. | The student develops and expands visual literacy skills and vocabulary using critical thinking, imagination, and the senses to observe and explore the world of painting and painting techniques. Students are expected to produce an original body of artwork, singularly and in a series, that integrates information from a variety of sources, including original sources, and demonstrates sustained self directed investigations into specific themes The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture by analyzing artistic styles, historical periods, and researching and reporting on a variety of themes using examination, evaluation and research. The student responds to and analyzes artworks of self and others, by developing evaluative criteria to justify artistic decisions and evaluate a wide range of artwork leading to conclusions about formal qualities, aesthetics, contexts and intents.
. | The student develops and expands visual literacy skills and vocabulary using critical thinking, imagination, and the senses to observe and explore the world of printmaking and various printmaking techniques. Students explore concepts and ideas from a variety of sources to produce a body of original artworks, singularly and in a series from a variety of art materials using a variety of printmaking techniques. The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture by analyzing artistic styles, historical periods, and researching and reporting on a variety of themes using examination, evaluation and research. The student responds to and analyzes artworks of self and others, by developing evaluative criteria to justify artistic decisions and evaluate a wide range of artwork leading to conclusions about formal qualities, aesthetics, contexts and intents. | The student develops and expands visual literacy skills and vocabulary using critical thinking, imagination, and the senses to observe and explore the world by learning about, understanding, and applying the elements of art, principles of design, and expressive qualities. Discriminate between art media and processes to express complex visual relationships such as content, meaning, metaphor using extensive vocabulary. Students are expected to produce an original body of artwork, singularly and in a series, that integrates information from a variety of sources, including original sources, and demonstrates sustained self directed investigations into specific themes | 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 are expected to produce an original body of artwork, singularly and in a series, that integrates information from a variety of sources, including original sources, and demonstrates sustained self directed investigations into specific themes The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture by analyzing artistic styles, historical periods, and researching and reporting on a variety of themes using examination, evaluation and research. The student responds to and analyzes artworks of self and others, by developing evaluative criteria to justify artistic decisions and evaluate a wide range of artwork leading to conclusions about formal qualities, aesthetics, contexts and intents. |
TEKS | 1(A),1(B), 1(C), 1 (D),2(B), 2(C),2 (D), 2(E), 2(F) 3(A),3 (C), 3(D), 4 (A), 4 (B), 4(C) 4 (D) 4(E) 4(F) | 1(A),1(B), 1(C), 1 (D), 2 (C), 2 (D), 2(E), 2(F) 3(A), 3(D), 4 (A), 4 (B), 4 (D) | 1(A),1(B), 1(C), 1 (D), 2 (C),2 (D), 2(E), 2(F), 3(A), 3(D), 4 (A), 4 (B), 4 (D) | 1(A),1(B), 1(C), 1 (D), 2 (C), 2 (D), 2(E), 2(F), 3(A), 3(D), 4 (A), 4 (B), 4 (D) | 1(A),1(B), 1(C), 1 (D), 2 (C),2 (D), 2(E), 2(F), 3(A), 3(D), 4 (A), 4 (B), 4 (D) | 1(A),1(B), 1(C), 1 (D),2(B), 2 (C),2 (D), 2(E), 2(F), 3 (B), 3(D), 4 (A), 4 (B), 4 (D) |
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 Sculpture and 3-D fundamentals. Students are expected to produce an original body of artwork, singularly and in a series, that integrates information from a variety of sources, including original sources, and demonstrates sustained self directed investigations into specific themes The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture by analyzing artistic styles, historical periods, and researching and reporting on a variety of themes using examination, evaluation and research. The student responds to and analyzes artworks of self and others, by developing evaluative criteria to justify artistic decisions and evaluate a wide range of artwork leading to conclusions about formal qualities, aesthetics, contexts and intents. | 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 and various fiber techniques. Students are expected to produce an original body of artwork, singularly and in a series, that integrates information from a variety of sources, including original sources, and demonstrates sustained self directed investigations into specific themes. The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture by analyzing artistic styles, historical periods, and researching and reporting on a variety of themes using examination, evaluation and research. The student responds to and analyzes artworks of self and others, by developing evaluative criteria to justify artistic decisions and evaluate a wide range of artwork leading to conclusions about formal qualities, aesthetics, contexts and intents. | 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 and how to apply mixed media in a creative and unique way. Students are expected to produce an original body of artwork, singularly and in a series, that integrates information from a variety of sources, including original sources, and demonstrates sustained self directed investigations into specific themes. The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture by analyzing artistic styles, historical periods, and researching and reporting on a variety of themes using examination, evaluation and research. The student responds to and analyzes artworks of self and others, by developing evaluative criteria to justify artistic decisions and evaluate a wide range of artwork leading to conclusions about formal qualities, aesthetics, contexts and intents. | 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 are expected to produce an original body of artwork, singularly and in a series, that integrates information from a variety of sources, including original sources, and demonstrates sustained self directed investigations into specific themes The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture by analyzing artistic styles, historical periods, and researching and reporting on a variety of themes using examination, evaluation and research. | The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture by analyzing artistic styles, historical periods, and a variety of cultures. The student develops global awareness and respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. The student will select and analyze original artwork, portfolios, and exhibitions to form precise conclusions about formal qualities,historical and cultural contexts, intentions, and meanings. Compare and contrast career and avocational opportunities in art. The student develops and expands visual literacy skills and vocabulary using critical thinking, imagination, and the senses to observe and explore the world by responding to and analyzing artworks of self and others, contributing to the development of the lifelong skills of making informed judgments and reasoned evaluations. Students are expected to produce an original body of artwork, singularly and in a series, that integrates information from a variety of sources, including original sources, and demonstrates sustained self directed investigations into specific themes. |
TEKS | 1(A),1(B), 1(C), 1 (D), 2 (C), 2(D), 3(A), 3(D), 4 (A), 4 (B), 4 (D) | 1(A),1(B), 1(C), 1 (D), 2 (C), 3(A), 3(D), 4 (A), 4 (B), 4 (D) | 1(A),1(B), 1(C), 1 (D), 2 (C), 3(A), 3(D), 4 (A), 4 (B), 4 (D) | 1(A),1(B), 1(C), 1 (D), 2 (C), 3(A), 3(D), 4 (A), 4 (B), 4 (D) | 1(A),1(B), 1(C), 1 (D), 2 (C), 3(A), 3(D), 4 (A), 4 (B), 4 (D) |