Upper Moreland School District

9.1 Production, performance and exhibition of Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts

9.2 Historical and Cultural contexts

9.3 Critical Response

9.4 Aesthetic Response

National Art Standards:

NS1. Understanding and apply media, techniques, and processes

NS2. Understanding of structures and functions

NS3. Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas

NS4. Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures

NS5. Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others

NS6. Making connections between visual arts and other disciplines

Course Description:

The goal of the Visual Art program is designed to enhance the artistic, creative and expressive qualities of all students. Art opportunities are provided for every child to learn the skills of creating, analyzing, interpreting and evaluating works of art. The Visual Art program will enable students to understand that art is a universal language interconnected to other content areas and cultures.

In this course, students will continue to study drawing, painting, design, printmaking and sculpture. Emphasis will be placed on developing problem-solving skills and creativity. It is expected that the students selecting this course will have a heightened level of commitment. Students will continue to develop their own styles and will be encouraged to develop projects which visually communicate their ideas. Art history, aesthetics, and criticism will be a significant part of the curriculum. Students interested in pursuing a career in the visual arts will be given guidance on portfolio preparation and be informed of career opportunities. Students will keep a sketch book and journal for creative drawing, research and homework. Students are required to supply a sketchbook, drawing pencils/erasers and a portfolio.

Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Art Major, Art Major

Specific and measurable objectives directly related to the academic standards to be achieved by students:

Specific course objectives are related to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Academic Standards for the Arts and Humanities and the National Visual Arts Standards.

Content to be used to reach objectives:

In order to offer a comprehensive, balanced visual art program, students are offered a wide variety of materials and experiences at varied levels and interests.

Materials:

In order to offer a comprehensive art education in which students will actively view, create, analyze, interpret and critique art and incoming visual stimuli, students are offered a wide variety of materials at varied levels and to accommodate many interests.

Instructional Activities:

• Differentiated instruction
• Audio-visual presentations
• Problem-solving
• Research
• Hands-on activities
• Cooperative learning
• Use of various tools and equipment
• Written and verbal critiques – self, peer, group

Estimated instructional time to be devoted to achieving objectives:

This course will meet every day for 36 weeks.

Procedures for measurement of student progress will include:

A variety of oral, written and performance assessments will be used to determine student progress.

An explanation of how student grades will be determined:

A student's grade will be determined by levels of participation, completion of projects, engagement with learning opportunities, critical thinking, and demonstration of skills. Assignments will vary in weight and will be used collectively to determine a student's grade.