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The Visual Art suite will provide students the foundational skills to be successful in a studio environment. Using the Elements of Art and Principles of Design as the framework, students will feel confident in creating their own style of art. Students will explore and use a variety of materials safely during the creative process. The courses explicitly teach art techniques through modeling and connecting them to master artists. During the creative process, students will apply art vocabulary, procedures, as well as time-management and collaborative skills. They will develop their observational skills, prior knowledge, and art critique skills to reflect on and interpret works of art. Throughout each multifaceted lesson, the students will make connections to art and various cultures around the world. The course offers rich text to support art history instruction, including information on artists and art movements over time. The Visual Art suite integrates standards from all the core subject areas, including Math, Social Studies, Science, Health, and Language Arts. Connections are made to Music, Dance, and Physical Education as well. The Visual Art suite will develop students fine motor skills, critical thinking skills, creativity, and their appreciation for global communities.
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I can explain the lines and styles artists use to create landscapes. I can explain the design principle of movement. I can create a landscape following a multistep process.
I can list the characteristics of Optical Art. I can explain artists’ use of shapes in artwork. I can explain the design principles of repetition and pattern. I can create optical art following a multistep process.
I can describe the concepts of color. I can explain the design principle of proportion. I can explain artists’ use of color in artwork. I can create a self-portrait following a multistep process.
I can list characteristics of surrealism. I can explain the design principles of variety and unity. I can explain artists' use of space in artwork. I can create surrealist art following a multistep process.
I can compare actual and implied textures. I can explain artists' use of design principles to create implied textures. I can create textured art following a multistep process.
I can summarize steps artists take to create sculptures. I can explain the design principle of balance. I can create a sculpture following a multistep process.
Module 01: Line
Module 02: Shape
Module 03: Color
Module 04: Space
Module 05: Texture
Module 06: Form
To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students and families are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers because, when teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful.
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