[Studio in Art]



Studio in Art Foundation

Scope & Sequence Through Student Projects which examine the formalist elements of art

F-M H.S. Studio in Art (CGEL) Curriculum/Concept Map - First Quarter
Standard
& P.I.
UnitLessonLearningMethodMediaTime
(days)
Assessment
1, 2, 3, 4Freehand PerspectiveLinear and elliptical perspectivePerceive and understand vantage point of artist, and placement of objects in spatial relationships.DrawingPencil
Pen & Ink
Charcoal
8-12Self assessment:
what I did.....
What I would do....

Rubric:
Defining criteria
Wholistic scoring
(CGEL) Selected-Constructed Response40 min.
1, 2, 3, 4Figure DrawingAnchor PointsSighting basic proportions and angles of a posed figure.DrawingPencil
Charcoal
16
1, 2, 3,4Shapes:
Positive & Negative
Contour & silouhette.identify and demonstrate skillful use of shape reflecting planning, and designing of a composition.
Effective use of for emphasis.
Drawing
Collage
Pencil
Cut Paper
8-12Developmental Sketch

Formative (process)

Figure Drawing (20%)
(CGEL) Extended-Constructed Response40 min.
1, 2, 3,4Figure DrawingPositive /Negative ShapesUsing both the figure (positive) and the background (negative) show skills visually perceiving both.Drawing
Collage
Pencil
Pen
Cut Paper
4
1, 2, 3,4ShadingValueestablishes and separates shapes, creating soft/sharp contrasts; a center of interest; indicating light source, time of day, aerial perspective. Describe volume in two dimensional space. Show
surface characteristics, texture
patterning material
Drawing
Painting
Pencil
Charcoal
Acrylics
Oils
Tempera
Watercolor
Pastel
12-20Value Scale

Self Assessment:
What I did.....
What I would do....

Rubric:
Defining criteria
Wholistic scoring

Sketchbook
(20%)
(CGEL) Selected-Constructed Response
1, 2, 3, 4SketchbookPerception
Observation
1St Semester Sketches assignments emphasize student observations reinforce learning.DrawingPencil
weekly
Studio in Art (CGEL) Curriculum/Concept Map - Second Quarter
Standard & P.I.UnitLessonLearningMethodMediaTimeAssessment
1, 2, 3, 4Color TheoryProperties & DivisionismAnalyzing perception of color;
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: subtractive primary, secondary, tertiary
monochromatic color schemes
analagous color schemes advancing and receding effects of color visual warm and cool color effects opaque, transparent, translucent. Developing skillful use of variety of color media.
Drawing
Painting
Print
Graphic
Pencil
Pastel
Paint
Computer
16-20
Self Assessment:
What I did.....
What I would do....

Rubric:
Defining criteria
Wholistic scoring

Exercises:
Idea Sketches
Color properties studies.

Figure Drawings (20%)
Sketchbook Assignment
(20%)

(CGEL) Selected-Constructed Response
1, 2, 3Study ExerciseColor Value, IntensityDemonstrate knowledge, understanding, and skill with properties of color (hue, value, intensity). Drawing
Painting
Pencil
Tempera
2
1, 2, 3, 4Positive /Neg. Space, Form and Texture

Working within a Cultural Context.

Subtractive sculpture

Ersatz Netsuke

Identify and demonstrate skillful use carving methods towards an understanding of form as an expression of the three
dimensional (multiple views) world. Subtractive process derived volume.
positive and negative space. Natural texture (surface) scale.
Carving
Forming
Shaping
Clay
Plaster
Soapstone
12-16Self Assessment:
What I did.....
What I would do....

Rubric:
Defining criteria
Wholistic scoring

Formative (process)

Exercises:

Figure Sculpting
(20 %)

(CGEL) Selected-Constructed Responsewkly
1, 2, 3Positive & Negative space /volumeAdditive figure sculptingDemonstrate knowledge, understanding, and basic skill with forming a figure in the round from life.ModelingClay3
Studio in Art (CGEL) Curriculum/Concept Map - Third Quarter
Standard
& P. I.
UnitLessonLearningMethodMediaTimeAssessment
1, 2, 3, 4Form - Function Texture,
Color,
Ceramic symbol stated
values vessel form
Identify and demonstrate understanding of concept of form (as process derived 3D designed and engineered ceramic vessel) following function (both decorative and utilitarian).
Creative Problem Solving: Fluency - listing values
Flexibility - generate ideas
Elaboration - rich surface detail
Pinch, slab, coil, sculpted, or wheel thrown.Clay12-20Value Scale

Self Assessment
What I did.....
What I would do....

Rubric:
defining criteria
Wholistic scoring

Exercises:
Idea sketches
Pinch pot

Sketchbook assignment (20%)
(CGEL) Selected-Constructed Response
1, 2, 3,4Study, use community resourceEverson Museum of Art Ceramic Research CenterOn their own students visit the Syracuse China Ceramics Research Center and complete a detailed drawing of a ceramic vessel form from the collection.Drawing,
Research
Pencil, charcoal, colored pencil1 day
1-2hr
1, 2, 3, 4Selection 1,2Student ChoiceStudents are encouraged to choose a media, theme, subject matter working with references from life with emphasis on personal expression.Drawing
Painting
Graphics
Sculpture
Ceramics
Paper
Pencil
Charcoal
Acrylics
Inks
Clay
Linocut
12 daysSelf Assessment:
What I did....
What I would do....

Rubric:
Defining criteria
Wholistic scoring

Formative (process)

Exercises:
Figure Drawing
(20%)
(CGEL) Selected-Constructed Response
1, 2, 3, 4SketchbookCycle of Seasons - Winter to Late SpringIn sketchbook drawing an object or setting in late winter. Revisit object / setting mid spring to early summer. Record changes.DrawingPencil,
colored pencil, graphics
3 days over 3 months,
Studio in Art (CGEL) Curriculum/Concept Map - Fourth Quarter
Standard & P.I.UnitLessonLearningMethodMediaTimeAssessment
1,2,3,4The portrait/ self portraitDrawing the Portrait /self portraitResearching examples of portrait and self portrait found in art history reference works. Student first finds as many different examples of each as possible in a class period in library - at least a dozen of each. Then chooses one to learn more about by drawing from it. Followed by second work done as self portrait from photo or mirror.DrawingPencil, cray-pas
charcoal
computer
16-20
days
What I did.....
What I would do....

Rubric:
defining criteria
Wholistic scoring

Exercises:
Portrait parts - page of eyes, noses, mouths.

Sketchbook assignment (20%)
(CGEL) Selected-Constructed Response1
1,In SketchbookPre/post Instruction self portraitWithout teacher intervention, have students complete a self portrait in sketchbook, prior to beginning formal instruction.
Follow at conclusion of project with 1 class period portrait to use on e-portfolio pre-post ex.
DrawingPencilweekly
1,2,3In SketchbookPortrait PartsFriday figure drawing sessions - in sketchbooks, complete a few sketches of eyes, noses, etc.;each Friday. In intervening week, add additional examples from home.DrawingPencil4 , weeklySketchbook in class
at least 6 each
variety of models
work from life
Final ProjectStudent ChoiceDemonstrate skill selecting theme, media, understanding of elements and principles of using media in a effective composition .Drawing
Painting
Sculpt
Pottery
Design
Pencil
watercol
acrylics
computer
clay
8-12What I did.....
What I would do....

Rubric:
defining criteria




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