District 11 Division of Operations & Instruction
Visual Arts

 

Grade 7 Foundations in Design: Overview
Course Number: ARM.FND1

Overview
Foundations in Design continues the study of the elements and principles of design as they are found in all visual works of art. The areas of emphasis in this course may include, but is not limited to: ceramics, sculpture, and mixed media. Art history, production, criticism, and aesthetics will be integrated into course content through various instructional resources and art education experiences.
RECOMMENDED: Grade 7
Prerequisite: None
Course Length: 1   Period Length: 1   Grade Level:  6-8   Credit per Semester: 0

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.

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Enduring Understandings - important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.
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Essential Questions - most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.

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Standards-Based Assessments
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
District 11 Diamond Units/Lessons Overview - includes information about the purpose, goals and structure of these sample instructional units:

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