Poyen School
Poyen School Curriculum K - 12 2007-2008

Fine Arts - 8th Grade Art


Art

    Inquire/Explore/Discover
The learner will be able to inquire/explore/discover historical, cultural, social, environmental, and personal references from which to develop concepts/ideas.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Inquire/Explore/Discover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks Content Standard 1
  
    Language of Art
The learner will be able to further investigate the language of art including, but not limited to, the elements and principles of design. *Students will explore the language of art through personal art work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Inquire/Explore/Discover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 1.1
Instructional Resources
- Elements of Design, Introduces the 7 elements of design [Video].  line, shape, form, color, value, texture, space.
- Elements of Design, Combines elements of design [Video].  used in developing the 7 principles of design. Balance, movement, rhythm, contrast, emphasis, pattern, unity
- Art Talk, ch1 [Textbook].  
- Activity, ch1: Language of Art [Teaching Strategies].  pages 3 - 11; Read,discuss, and take notes on ch 1. Answer questions on page 11. Define terms. Discus art works in chapters 5 - 12 to model examples of elements and principles. Standardized test from textbook chaper 1.
- Activity, select art term; [Teaching Strategies].  match it in a piece of his/her work that best illustrates that term.
Assessment Resources
- Visual Art Project, Pencil drawings [Student].   Create a line drawing, draw nature colloge.. See Natural materials. Several drawings will be created to show mastery. Start a portfolio.
- Visual Art Project, Line drawing [Student].  
- Visual Art Project, Construction paper shaper collage [Student].  
- Visual Art Project, texture rubbing [Student].  
  
    Art tools
The learner will be able to examine and identify how art tools, materials, and processes communicate ideas and meanings. *Students will use art tools, materials, and processes in various ways to communicate ideas and feelings.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Inquire/Explore/Discover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 1.2
Instructional Resources
- Visual Art Projects, means of expressing students ideas [Student].  
- Activity, review a piece of own art work [Teaching Strategies].  discuss if the process selected best communicated the idea the student wished to express.
Assessment Resources
- Visual Art Project, original artwork [Student].   Evaluations will be made on original ideas and how well students use the elements and principles of art.
- Visual Art Project, tissue paper flower composition [Student].  
- Visual Art Project, collage describing self [Student].  
  
    Periods of Art
The learner will be able to research and discuss diverse cultures, styles, and periods of art. *Students will review time periods in art.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Inquire/Explore/Discover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 1.3
Instructional Resources
- Art Smart, show 40 slides [Slides].  Show slides covering The Stone Age, Egyptian, Greek and Roman, The Middle Ages, The Renaissance, The Post Renaissance, Pre through Post Impressionism, Modern Art, Art of the Americas, Art of the Middle and Far East, and Art of Africa.
- Art Smart! II, show 20 slides [Slides].  Manet/Impressionism to African Magical Sculpture
- Art Smart! I, show 20 slides [Textbook].  Prehistoric Rock Designs to Baroque
- Multicultural Art Activities Kit, Create an original multicultural project [Textbook].  Multicultural activities acquaint students with various art forms from cultures around the world, encourages respect for the values of others, and prepares students for responsible citizenship.
- Sister Wendy's Art History, show 6 videos [Video].  Watch art history videos on Prehistoric cultures, Gothic, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque and the Modern Period.
- Art Talk, chapter 3; pages 26 - 45 [Textbook].  Read, discuss, and take notes on chapter 3. Answer questions on page 45. define terms. Standardized test from textbook ch3.
- Activity, select a period of art [Teaching Strategies].  create an artwork in the style of that period.
Assessment Resources
- Visual Art Project, multicultural project [Student].   Student will be assessed on creativity and quality of project.
  
    Creative insight
The learner will be able to gain creative insight through personal observations and reactions to life experiences. *Students will use personal reactions to an event as a source of ideas.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Inquire/Explore/Discover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 1.4
Instructional Resources
- Art Talk, Chapter 1; page 1 [Textbook].  Discuss how visual art satisfies human needs. It satisfies our need for display and celebration. Also our physcial need for useful objects and shelter. It satisfies our need for personal expression and communication.
- Activity, create an artwork [Teaching Strategies].  in response to a sad or tragic event in their life.
Assessment Resources
- Journal, self evaluation [Student].   Keep a journal with daily thoughts about how to communicate you ideas and feelings to others. Express something visually observed or felt that day. Ideas could be expressed through a poem or a sketch.
  
    Artists express life experiences
The learner will be able to research how artists express life experiences through their art work. *Students will discover how artists use personal references in their art work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Inquire/Explore/Discover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 1.5
Instructional Resources
- Activity, research and ID 2 artists [Teaching Strategies].  Ones that use personal references in their artwork.
  
    Career opportunities
The learner will be able to discover career opportunities that directly or indirectly relate to visual art. *Students will break down the different areas of design that require an artist.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Inquire/Explore/Discover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 1.6
Instructional Resources
- Your Future in Art/Your Future in Fashion, show video [Video].  1st video shows career opportunities in the fields of commercial art, photography and interior design. 2nd video is a documentary on fashion merchandising.
- Video, Graphic Art [Video].  
- Art Talk, Careers in Art: chapter 4 [Textbook].  pages 48 - 57; read,discuss, take notes; answer questions on page 57; define terms. Standardized test ch4.
- Activity, review magazines & journals [Student].  Examine how artists are involved in creating the publication.
  
    Safety precautions
The learner will be able to recognize the rationale for reponsible safety precautions within the visual arts environment. *Students will recognize the rationale for responsible safety precautions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Inquire/Explore/Discover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 1.7
Instructional Resources
- Activity, Art safety [Student].  Talk about safety when using sharp tools such as X-acto knives, scissors, compass, and linoleum cutters. Using safe materials is important as well. For example, use water based paints only, not oil pain, spray paint, or turpentine without adequate ventilation.
- Activity, research health and safety concerns related to art [Student].  design an art room that incorporates good health and safety designs in it.
  
    Artists choices
The learner will be able to examine how physical environments affect choices made by artists. *Students will examine how physical environments affect the choices the make as an artist.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Inquire/Explore/Discover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 1.8
Instructional Resources
- Art Talk, page 6 - 8 [Textbook].  
- Art Talk, examine their art work [Textbook].  create pieces that would reflect their favorite physical environment.
Assessment Resources
- The Visual Experience, chapter 1 [Textbook].   See Chisto, Wrapped Coast apge 8 & 15
  
    Arts & other disciplines
The learner will be able to discover relationships among the arts, technology, environments, and other disciplines. *Students will discover relationships between art and technology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Inquire/Explore/Discover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 1.9
Instructional Resources
- Video, Computer as an Art Tool [Video].  
- Activity, Powerpoint to make class presentation [Student].  On new technology or use of a computer program
- Activity, use a simple animation program; create short video [Student].  
  
    Community issues
The learner will be able to discover relevant community issues as creative resources through interviewing, personal observation, and/or research. *Students will identify a community issue and create a drawing in response to that issue.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Inquire/Explore/Discover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 1.10
Instructional Resources
- Writing Projects, pages 57 - 71 [Book].  
- Activity, conduct interview; community issue [Student].  
- Activity, Id community issue; create a drawing in response [Student].  
  
    Group problem solving
The learner will be able to engage in group problem solving activities e.g. brainstorming, generating ideas, discussion, and research). *Students will engage in group problem solving activities through a group project.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Inquire/Explore/Discover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 1.11
Instructional Resources
- Writing Projects, pages 51 - 71 [Book].  
- Exploring Visual Design, page 254, 145 [Book].  
- Activity, design art room; good health and safety [Student].  
- Activity, groups of 4 [Student].  create 4 stamps using asymmetrical balance. One for social, cultural, political and environmental issues. Page 145
- Activity, make an editorial cartoon page 254 [Student].  
  
    Create
The learner will be able to use their creativity in a wide variety of media, techniques, processes, and tools to develop original works of art and design.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Create Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks Content Standard 2
  
    Art media
The learner will be able to utilize a variety of art media, tools/technology, and processes, both two and three dimensional, to communicate ideas and feelings to achieve artistic solutions. *Students will communicate ideas and feelings through a print.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Create Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A2.1
Instructional Resources
- Visual Art Projects, means of expressing student ideas [Student].  
- Visual Art Projects, create a print [Student].  linoleum, mono, cardboard, glue line, vegetable
  
    Create art work
The learner will be able to create art work using the elements and principles of design to express thoughts and experiences. *Students will study elements and principles of design.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Create Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 2.2.
Instructional Resources
- Art Talk, chapter 1 [Textbook].  
- Activity, create work of art [Student].  select 4 elements and principles of design to use.
- Activity, texture rubbing to create an art work [Student].  use shaper, color, texture, rythmn
- Activity, create wrapping paper [Student].  textile design or wallpaper pattern
  
    Artwork involving problem solving
The learner will be able to produce artwork that involves problem solving as evidenced through practice, drafts, sketches and/or models. *Students will produce art involving problem solving techniques.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Create Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 2.3
Instructional Resources
- Exploring Visual Design, pages 22 & 41 [Book].  
- Video, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain [Video].  
- Activity, create a piece of art using specific media [Student].  The student will also make sketches using different media prior to the choice for the final project.
- Activity, contour drawing, portrait, hands, shoes, [Student].  skulls, still life. 1 and 2 point perspective. 2 - 3 Forms on table top with cast shadows. Painting, learn to use a grid.
  
    Community issues to produce artwork
The learner will be able to use community issues to stimulate the production of artwork which promotes dialogue. *Students will create an artwork that communicates a message regarding a community issue.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Create Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 2.4
Instructional Resources
- Visual Art Projects, used to express student ideas [Student].  
- Activity, create a sculpture [Student].  
- Activity, community issue poster [Student].  Fall Festival; Poyen 4th of July celebration; AA state ball championships; Ugly or pretty drawing of community.
  
    Responsible use of tools
The learner will be able to demonstrate consistent and responsible use of tools/technology and materials to produce art works that may include, but are not limited to, painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, clay/ceramics, architecture, graphic design, fiber arts, and digital imagery. *Students will learn to take care of art tools and media.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Create Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 2.5
Instructional Resources
- Activity, instruction [Student].  Students will be able to use brushes, printmaking equipment and ceramic tools properly. Painting using a color scheme (primary, secondary, triad, warm cool, complementary, monochromatic, etc) Value or intensity scale.
  
    Artwork based on observations
The learner will be able to create artwork based on personal observations and reactions to life experiences. *Students will create a work of art from a personal event.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Create Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 2.6
Instructional Resources
- Visual Art Projects, means of expressing student ideas [Student].  
- Activity, produce a work of art based on an event at school [Student].  
- Activity, use color pencils and oil pastels [Student].  Drawing of summer vacations, birthday, graduation, job promotion, reaching a personal goal.
  
    Display knowledge of cultures/styles
The learner will be able to produce art work that displays knowledge of diverse cultures, styles, and periods of art. *Students will display knowledge of styles and periods of art.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Create Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 2.7
Instructional Resources
- Art Meaning, Method, and Media, Mexico; yarn painting page 54 [Textbook].  
- Art Meaning, Method, and Media, Baroque style; swirling movement page 96 [Textbook].  
- Art Meaning, Method, and Media, Greek vase; page 44 [Textbook].  
- Art Meaning, Method, and Media, Impressionist Dots and Dabs; page 100 [Textbook].  
- Art Meaning, Method, and Media, Word Art Representing an art period or style [Textbook].  page 118
- Art Meaning, Method, and Media, Gothic stained glass page 68 [Textbook].  
- Activity, create a folk art [Student].  One that represents the history of Arkansas; quilt.
  
    Group interaction
The learner will be able to use group interaction in the process of art production. *Students will work in a group to complete artwork.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Create Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 2.8
Instructional Resources
- Visual Art Projects, used to express students ideas [Student].  
- Activity, create a work in an artist style [Student].  Mobile: Alexander Calder; Popart: Andy Warhol; Flower: Georgia O'Keefe; Tessellations: M.C. Escher
  
    Reflect/Respond/Rediscover
The learner will be able to reflect upon, respond to, and rediscover the art work and concept of self, of others (past and present), of environments, and of diverse cultures.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reflect/Respond/Rediscover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks Content Standard 3
  
    Range of subject matter
The learner will be able to examine and reflect on a range of subject matter, symbols, and/or ideas used in creating art works. *Students will discuss and select an idea for subject matter.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reflect/Respond/Rediscover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 3.1
Instructional Resources
- Exploring Visual Design, Heraldic Shield; page 133 [Book].  badge or monument
- Exploring Visual Design, Reflect on the use of symbols in art [Book].  Use symbolism in a piece of their own art work
  
    Student generated rubrics
The learner will be able to develop student generated rubrics, checklists, questionaires, tests, or other forms of assessment. *Students will create a rubric to be used in classroom assessment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reflect/Respond/Rediscover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A.3.2
Instructional Resources
- Studio Art Handbook, rubric [Book].  
- Activity, write a classroom tool to use in assessing work [Student].  
- Activity, wirte a rubric after study of elements & principle [Student].  use to evaluate work. Make a checklist
  
    Aesthetic discussion
The learner will be able to engage in aesthetic discussion and apply knowledge when observing works of art. *Students will apply aesthetic reasoning to a piece of art work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reflect/Respond/Rediscover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 3.3
Instructional Resources
- Art Talk, chapter 2 [Textbook].  Read page 13 - 23 on critique. Test ch 2.
- Activity, view a sculpture or drawing [Student].  discuss its aesthetic qualities.
  
    Exhibits
The learner will be able to participate in the process of exhibiting student art work (plan, select, promote, install, and attend). *Students will discuss and prepare a piece of art work for exhibition.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reflect/Respond/Rediscover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A3.4
Instructional Resources
- Art Meaning, Method, and Media, ch 58; preparing for a show [Textbook].  
- Art Meaning, Method, and Media, ch 59; Our Annual Art Show [Textbook].  
- Activity, use precut mats & appropriate hanging materials [Student].  to mat and display a piece of their art in an exhibit.
- Activity, Malvern National Bank Art Show & competition [Student].  
- Activity, Make a bulletin board [Student].  
- Activity, Present at PTO meeting [Student].  
- Activity, Design an invitation on the computer [Student].  
- Activity, Label work to show what was learned. [Student].  
  
    Develop a portfolio
The learner will be able to develop a portfolio which includes periodic assessments e.g. selfassessment, peer critique, teacher interview, checklist, essay, etc. *Students will keep works of art in a portfolio.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reflect/Respond/Rediscover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A.3.5
Instructional Resources
- Activity, portfolio presentations [Student].  Student collects examples of their work during the term for their portfolio, use a variety of media. Pictures can be take of 3 D work.
- Activity, Organize work into a portfolio [Student].  Include all sketches and writing concerning a piece of art
- Activity, use rubrics to critique work [Student].  
  
    Design choices
The learner will be able to determine and justify why artists make certain design choices. *Students will discuss design choices that are appropriate for a piece of art work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reflect/Respond/Rediscover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 3.6
Instructional Resources
- Exploring Visual Design, Monoprint page 45 [Book].  Cardboard, found object, vegetable, glue line print
- Activity, ceate a sculpture [Student].  tell or write why they made the design choices they did.
Assessment Resources
- Journal, writing [Student].   Why did you make the design choices you made?
  
    Art & the future
The learner will be able to determine/project ways art may envision the future. *Students will examine how art will influence technology in the future.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reflect/Respond/Rediscover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 3.7
Instructional Resources
- Visual Art Projects, used to express student ideas [Student].  
- Activity, Computer software, digital camera,scanner [Student].  
- Video, Computer in Art [Video].  
- Activity, create computer generated artwork [Student].  Use available computer equipment and materials
- Activity, Draw a city of the future; use perspective [Student].  
- Activity, study new art trends; enlarge an area [Student].  
- Activity, polarize a picture of self; Photoshop; [Student].  use digital camera; paint and abstract or pop art
  
    Connections to other disciplines
The learner will be able to discuss and evaluate connections between the visual arts and other disciplines e.g. in math, 3-D forms, symmetry, patterns. *Students will discuss the connections between the visual arts and history.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reflect/Respond/Rediscover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 3.8
Instructional Resources
- Exploring Visual Design, create a chess board; page 99 [Book].  use perspective; put historical figures or events as chessmen.
- Activity, create a piece of art based on historical event [Student].  
- Visual Art Projects, used to express student ideas [Student].  
  
    Art history
The learner will be able to evaluate the importance of art history and heritage. *Students will select and research art work produced by a different culture.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reflect/Respond/Rediscover Master 1.0 Arkansas Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks A 3. 9
Instructional Resources
- Multicultural Art Activities Kit, study cultures; create artwork [Textbook].  
- Activity, produce an illustrated journal [Student].  based on the research of art work of a selected culture.
  

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