Art I Planned Instruction - Art Education Curriculum, Mifflin County School District

MCSD Art Education Curriculum


Art I Planned Instruction
Title of Planned Instruction: Art I
Subject Area: Arts and Humanities Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This is an introductory level high school comprehensive art program in the visual arts, including art history, criticism, aesthetics, and production of two-and three-dimensional art forms. The course also familiarizes students with artistic career opportunities and field trip experiences. Required Time: 180 hours Course Credit: 1.0 Major Text(s) and Resources:
	Art Talk Film library Poster/visual collection Art reproductions Context and Criticism by John Kissick
Names of District Subject Area Curriculum Writing Committee:
	Timothy L. Reeder Aimee M. Hubley Mike Demi Ellen N. Reddy
Date of Board Approval: March 24, 2005
*Course Objectives and Performance Indicators*

Strand: Arts and Humanities Standard: 9.1 – Production/Exhibition of Visual Art Grade: 9-12
	Grade Level Objectives	Performance Indicators	Assessment
A.	Elements and principles	Know and use the elements and principles.	Observation Quizzes Production Rubric Verbal critique
B.	Demonstration of visual art	Recognize, know, use and demonstrate art elements and principles.	Production Observation
C.	Vocabulary within art form	Review, identify and integrate comprehensive vocabulary.	Quizzes Question and answer Observation
D.	Styles in production and exhibition	Demonstrate knowledge of specific artistic styles: Pop art Realism Impressionism Fauvism Romanticism	Written/verbal critiques Production Work identification
E.	Themes in art forms	Delineate a theme through production of artwork that reflects skills in processes or techniques.	Production Reading Questions and answers Discussion
F.	Historical and cultural production and exhibition	Identify, describe, explain, and analyze works of art influenced by experience, history, culture through production and exhibition.	Critique Research Production Discussion
G.	Function and analysis of artwork	Analyze effect of practice.	Critique Research Production Discussion
H.	Safety issues in the arts	Demonstrate proper use of tools and materials, cleanliness, procedures, and safety issues.	Critique Research Production Discussion
I.	Community exhibitions	Participate in regional art events, take internet tours, field trips to museums/galleries, and discussions.	Critique Research Production Discussion
I.	Technologies art	Know and use traditional and contemporary art production methods.	Critique Research Production Discussion

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Strand: Arts and Humanities Standard: 9.2 Historical and Cultural Contexts Grade: 9-12
	Grade Level Objectives	Performance Indicators	Assessments
A.	Explain the historical, cultural, social context of individual art.	Choose artists and teach a lesson explaining time, place, events going on, and fads.	Discussion Research
B.	Relate works of art chronologically to historical events.	Discuss parallel ideas between curriculums	Discussion Research
C.	Relate works of art to varying styles/genres/periods.	Study different styles: pop, realism, expressionism, impressionism, etc.	Research Production Reading
D.	Analyze a work of art from its historical/cultural perspective.	Critique and analyze, look at art through an artist’s eyes and civilization’s eyes.	Performance Observation Discussion Research
E.	Analyze how historical events and culture impact art.	Analyze events and their impact artistically.	Performance Observation Discussion Research
F.	Know and apply appropriate vocabulary.	Discuss parallel ideas between curriculums.	Performance Observation Discussion Research
G.	Relate works to geographic regions.	Discuss parallel ideas between the curriculums.	Performance Observation Discussion Research
H.	Identify and describe work of Pennsylvania artists.	Know Wyeth, Eikens, Peels, Cassatt, Warhol, Pippin, etc.	Performance Observation Discussion Research
I.	Identify, explain philosophical artistic beliefs.	Discuss what is art and beauty.	Performance Observation Discussion Research
J.	Identify, explain historical and historical differences.	Compare and contrast western art. Eastern art, African, and Oceanic art.	Performance Observation Discussion Research
K.	Identify, explain traditions.	Tell stories, develop oral histories, create videos, quilts, family trees, heritage, and apprenticeship.	Performance Observation Discussion Research
L.	Identify, explain, analyze common themes.	Work with common themes. Symbolism Family, community Objects	Performance Observation Discussion Research

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Strand: Arts and Humanities Standard: 9.3 Cultural Response Grade: 9-12
	Grade Level Objectives	Performance Indicators	Assessments
A.	Critical processes Compare and contrast Analyze Interpret Form and test hypotheses Evaluate/form judgments	Utilize critical process while viewing Personal artwork Classmates’ artwork Professional artwork(historical and contemporary)	Verbal/written critique Group/individual work
B.	Determine and apply criteria to work of art.	Use critical process while problem solving art situations.	Group/individual work Verbal/written critique
C.	Apply systems of classification for interpreting works of art.	Participate in critical process.	Group/individual work Verbal/written critique
D.	Analyze and interpret works of art from different societies using proper vocabulary.	Participate in critical process.	Group/individual work Verbal/written critique
E.	Examine and evaluate analysis. Contextual criticism Formal criticism Intuitive criticism	Participate in variety of contextual/formal/intuitive criticism.	Group/individual work Verbal/written critique
F.	Analyze the processes of criticism when comparing art in its own time vs. present time.	Compare/contrast/interpret works of art as seen now/then.	Group/individual work Verbal/written critique
G.	Analyze the works in the arts by referencing the judgments advanced by art critics as well as one’s own analysis and criticism.	Read historical art articles and discuss.	Group/individual work Verbal/written critique

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Strand: Arts and Humanities Standard: 9.4 Aesthetic Response Grade: 9-12
	Grade Level Objectives	Performance Indicators	Assessments
A.	Evaluate an individual’s philosophical statement on a work of art and its relationship to life experience.	Write artist statements and read them	Verbal/written statements Research Bios of artists Evaluation
B.	Describe and analyze the effects of art on groups culturally.	Research groups of people and their reaction to various art forms and inspirations.	Verbal/written work Research
C.	Compare and contrast various audiences and environments as they influence aesthetic responses.	Describe and discuss reactions of different groups to works of art (ex. Survey).	Written work Research Discussion
D.	Analyze and interpret a philosophical position identified in works of art.	Describe and discuss philosophical themes in artwork (symbolism: Dali, Kahlo).	Discussion Written work

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District Recommended Instructional Approach For the Course
To Drive Teacher’s Instructional Activities

Reinforce character traits.
Enhance spatial understanding through art production.
Incorporate design and mathematical concepts into applications of elements of art and principles of design.
Discuss aesthetic principles and their cultural and historic impacts.
Discuss the impact of social and historical events on the creation of art.
Display visual art.
Emphasize safety and care of equipment.
Learn of the lives and philosophies of established artists.
Compose and create original visual art.
Draw, paint, sculpt, mix media, and make pottery.
Show videos, filmstrips, and do computer and library research.
Visit online galleries and museums.