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

MCSD Art Education Curriculum


Art III Planned Instruction
Title of Planned Instruction: Art III
Subject Area: Arts and Humanities Grade Level: 11-12
Prerequisites: Art II Course Description: This is an advanced level high school comprehensive program in visual arts, expanding upon and diverging from concepts, techniques and methodologies established in Art II. This course will develop personal styles in a variety of visual arts processes including, but not limited to, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, aesthetics, art appreciation, and portfolio preparation. Required Time: 180 hours Course Credit: 1.0 Major Text(s) and Resources:
	Art Talk
Names of District Subject Area Curriculum Writing Committee:
	Erin M. Bolger Mike Demi Timothy L. Reeder Aimee M. Hubley
Date of Board Approval: March 24, 2005
*Course Objectives and Performance Indicators*

Strand: Arts and Humanities Standard: 9.1 – Production and Exhibition of Visual Art Grade: 11-12
	Grade Level Objectives	Performance Indicators	Assessment
A.	Elements and principles applied to each art process	Know and use the elements and principles of art.	Teacher observation Critiques Written and verbal analysis Rubrics
B.	Demonstrations of visual arts	Produce level-appropriate works of art.	Teacher observation Critiques Written and verbal analysis
C.	Vocabulary within the art form	Identify level-appropriate vocabulary.	Integrate and apply advanced vocabulary to the visual arts processes.
D.	Styles in production, performance, and exhibition.	Demonstrate specific styles through the production of a unique work of art.	Teacher observation Comparative critique Student/teacher dialogue
E.	Themes in art forms	Delineate a unifying theme through the production of a work of art that reflects skills in media processes and techniques.	Teacher observation Critique Written and verbal analyses
F.	Historical and cultural production and exhibition	Analyze works of art and the influence of culture and historical settings.	Teacher observation Critique Written and verbal analyses
H.	Safety issues in the arts	Incorporate the effective and safe use of materials, tools, and equipment into all art production.	Teacher observation Class discussion Written and verbal exams
J.	Technologies in visual arts	Analyze and evaluate the use of traditional and contemporary technologies in the visual arts.	Teacher observation Critique Written and verbal analyses

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Strand: Arts and Humanities Standard: 9.2 Historical and Cultural Contexts Grade: 11-12
	Grade Level Objectives	Performance Indicators	Assessments
A.	Explain the historical, cultural, and social context of works of art.	Complete oral and written critiques and observations. Research and discuss.	Teacher observation Written and verbal analyses Critiques
B.	Relate works in the arts to historical events of the same period.	Research and report findings, both oral and written. Complete related art productions.	Written and verbal analyses Class discussion Teacher evaluation of related art production
C.	Relate works in the arts to varying styles and periods in which they were created.	Research and report findings, both oral and written. Complete a related art production.	Written and verbal analyses Class discussion Teacher evaluation of related art production
E.	Analyze how historical context influences artistic outcomes.	Participate in class discussion, and complete analytical writings and artworks.	Written and verbal analyses Class discussion Teacher evaluation of related art production
F.	Know and apply appropriate vocabulary between social studies and the arts and humanities.	Relate aesthetic vocabulary to historical context and vice versa.	Teacher observation Written and verbal analyses Critiques
G.	Relate works in the arts to geographic regions.	Discuss parallel ideas between curricula.	Teacher evaluation of written and verbal analyses Discussions Related art production
H.	Identify, describe, and analyze the work of Pennsylvania artists.	Identify, describe, and analyze these works.	Written and verbal analyses
I.	Identify, explain, and analyze philosophies as they relate to art.	Identify, describe, and analyze these works.	Written and verbal analyses

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Strand: Arts and Humanities Standard: 9.3 Cultural Response Grade: 11-12
	Grade Level Objectives	Performance Indicators	Assessments
D.	Explain and apply the critical examination processes of works in the arts and humanities.	Compare, contrast, analyze, interpret, form and test hypotheses and evaluate judgments about works of art.	Teacher evaluation of written and verbal analyses Discussion and related art production
E.	Apply criteria to a person’s work and the works of others.	Complete class critiques and written critiques.	Teacher evaluation of verbal and written critiques

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Strand: Arts and Humanities Standard: 9.4 Aesthetic Response Grade: 11-12
	Grade Level Objectives	Performance Indicators	Assessments
A.	Evaluate aesthetic philosophies and their relationship to artist and audience.	Formulate personal judgments about artistic styles.	Teacher observation Written and verbal analyses Critiques
B.	Describe and analyze the effects artworks have on individuals and cultures.	Complete oral and written critiques, research topics, and discuss.	Teacher observation Written and verbal analyses Critiques
D.	Analyze and interpret a philosophical position identified in artworks.	Do research of cultural and spiritual factors leading to the philosophical position.	Teacher observation Written and verbal analyses Critiques

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