District 11 Division of Operations & Instruction
Visual Arts

 

Drawing, Level 4 Art


Additional Credit Information: Additional Credit Information: Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities or Elective) HONORS CREDIT AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE ADDITIONAL TEACHER REQUIREMENTS (see honors credit requirement form) http://www.d11.org/Instruction/courses/art_courses.htm

Honors Requirement


There is considerable research on the academic value of students receiving instruction in the Visual Arts. All District 11 art classes are taught by qualified art teachers. Students will learn the elements of art and principles of design. They will learn about art in relation to history, culture, and the community. They will also recognize and use the visual arts as a form of communication, and will critique works of art through analysis, assessment, and evaluation. As we progress into the second quarter, more formalized assessments of each student's level of mastery begin and continue throughout the year.

 

For Teachers
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
 Quarter 4
Prerequisite
Next Course

Standards

Enduring Understandings - important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.

  •  
  •  

Essential Questions - most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.

  •  
  •  

Standards-Based Assessment items
I. Recognizes and uses the visual arts as a form of communication. 
(Selects visual images for works of art to communicate ideas.)
II. Knows and applies elements of art and principles of design.  (Identifies primary colors.
)
III.
 Knows and applies the use of tools, materials, techniques, and processes. 
(Demonstrates appropriate use of tools and materials.  Demonstrates instructed techniques and processes.)
IV.
 Demonstrates an understanding of art in relation to history, culture, and community. 
(Produces art that has been influenced by aspects of history. Produces art that has been influenced by aspects of culture. Produces art that has been influenced by aspects of community.)
V.
 Critiques works of art through analysis, assessment, and evaluation. 
(Describes/shows similarities and differences between works of art. Describes the mood and/or feeling in works of art. Explains personal likes and dislikes about works of art.)

Sample Units

Visual Arts and Language Arts
Integrated Lesson

Artists as Explorers

Visual Arts and Math
Integrated Lesson

Building Chairs with Don King


Visual Arts and Language Arts
Integrated Lesson

Dalí & Desnos: Surrealism in Poetry and Art

 

Parents

 

Comments: