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There is considerable research on the academic value of students receiving
instruction in the Visual and Performing 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.
Enduring Understandings
- important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the
instruction received this year.
- Art is a visual form of communication.
- Art evokes meaning.
- Tools, materials, techniques and process are needed to create art.
- Tools, materials, techniques and processes must be used properly when
creating art.
- You can critique art when you know how to analyze, assess and evaluate art.
Essential Questions
- most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer
after completing learning activities.
- How do you use art to communicate?
- How do you use various tools, materials, techniques
and processes in the specific mediums?
- How do you critique a piece of art?
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.) |
