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Course Information
Art II provides the opportunity for students to learn about art and the art world through engaging in the course as a practicing artist. Learners in this course will explore and experiment with compositional strategies to increase creative expression in personal work. Artists will create original art through the practice of artistic behaviors that include skill development, problem solving, risk taking and reflection.
| Subject: | Exploratories |
| State Number: | 24100 |
| Course Credits: | No Credit |
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| NCAA: | N/A |
Visual Arts II
Visual Arts II provides the opportunity for students to learn about art and the art world through engaging in the course as a practicing artist. Learners in this course will explore and experiment with a variety of materials and techniques to increase creative expression in personal work. Artists will create original art through the practice of artistic behaviors that include skill development, problem-solving, risk-taking and reflection.
Estimated Completion Time: 1 semester/18 weeks
State Course Number: 24100
Unit 1 Course Introduction
Create
- Generate and conceptualize ideas and work.
- Investigate
Formulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art. (VA:Cr1B.6)
- Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
- Skill Acquisition
Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design. (VA:Cr2A.6)
- Safety and Ethics
Explain environmental implications of conservation, care, and clean-up of art materials, tools and equipment. (VA:Cr2B.6)
Present
- Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
- Analyze
Individually or collaboratively, develop a visual plan for displaying works of art, analyzing exhibit space, the needs of the viewer, and the layout of the exhibit. (VA:Pr5A.6)
- Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
- Share
Assess, explain, and provide evidence of how museums or other venues reflect history and values of a community. (VA:Pr6A.6)
Respond
- Perceive and analyze artistic work
- Perceive
Identify and interpret works of art or design that reveal how people live around the world and what they value. (VA:Re7A.6)
- Analyze
Analyze ways that visual components and cultural associations suggested by images influence ideas, emotions, and actions. (VA:Re7B.6)
- Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.
- Evaluate
Develop and apply relevant criteria to evaluate a work of art. (VA:Re9A.6)
Unit 2: Drawing-”All the World's a Stage”
Create
- Generate and conceptualize ideas and work.
- Investigate
Formulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art. (VA:Cr1B.6)
- Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
- Skill Acquisition
Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design. (VA:Cr2A.6)
Respond
- Perceive and analyze artistic work
- Analyze
Analyze ways that visual components and cultural associations suggested by images influence ideas, emotions, and actions. (VA:Re7B.6)
- Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
- Interpret
Interpret art by distinguishing between relevant and non-relevant contextual information and analyzing subject matter, characteristics of form and structure, and use of media to identify ideas and mood conveyed. (VA:Re8A.6)
- Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.
- Evaluate
Develop and apply relevant criteria to evaluate a work of art. (VA:Re9A.6)
Connect
- Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
- Synthesize
Generate a collection of ideas reflecting current interests and concerns that could be investigated in art-making. (VA:Cn10A.6)
Unit 3 Painting: “What you’re thinking is what you’re becoming”
Create
- Generate and conceptualize ideas and work.
- Investigate
Formulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art. (VA:Cr1B.6)
- Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
- Skill Acquisition
Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design. (VA:Cr2A.6)
- Safety and Ethics
Explain environmental implications of conservation, care, and clean-up of art materials, tools and equipment. (VA:Cr2B.6)
- Refine and complete artistic work.
- Reflect-Refine-Continue
Reflect on whether personal artwork conveys the intended meaning and revise accordingly. (VA:Cr3A.6)
Present
- Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
- Share
Assess, explain, and provide evidence of how museums or other venues reflect history and values of a community. (VA:Pr6A.6)
Respond
- Perceive and analyze artistic work
- Analyze
Analyze ways that visual components and cultural associations suggested by images influence ideas, emotions, and actions. (VA:Re7B.6)
- Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
- Interpret
Interpret art by distinguishing between relevant and non-relevant contextual information and analyzing subject matter, characteristics of form and structure, and use of media to identify ideas and mood conveyed.(VA:Re8A.6)
- Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.
- Evaluate
Develop and apply relevant criteria to evaluate a work of art. (VA:Re9A.6)
Connect
- Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
- Synthesize
Generate a collection of ideas reflecting current interests and concerns that could be investigated in art-making. (VA:Cn10A.6)
Unit 4 Sculpture - 3 hours
Create
- Generate and conceptualize ideas and work.
- Investigate
Formulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art. (VA:Cr1B.6)
- Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
- Skill Acquisition
Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design. (VA:Cr2A.6)
- Creating Interaction with Art
Design or redesign objects, places, or systems that meet the identified needs of diverse users. (VA:Cr2C.6)
3.Refine and complete artistic work.
A.Reflect-Refine-Continue
Reflect on whether personal artwork conveys the intended meaning and revise accordingly. (VA:Cr3A.6)
Present
- Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation
- Select
Analyze similarities and differences associated with preserving and presenting two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and digital artwork. (VA:Pr4A.6)
Respond
- Perceive and analyze artistic work
- Analyze
Analyze ways that visual components and cultural associations suggested by images influence ideas, emotions, and actions. (VA:Re7B.6)
- Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
- Interpret
Interpret art by distinguishing between relevant and non-relevant contextual information and analyzing subject matter, characteristics of form and structure, and use of media to identify ideas and mood conveyed.(VA:Re8A.6)
- Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.
- Evaluate
Develop and apply relevant criteria to evaluate a work of art. (VA:Re9A.6)
Connect
- Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
- Synthesize
Generate a collection of ideas reflecting current interests and concerns that could be investigated in art-making. (VA:Cn10A.6)
- Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
- Relate
Analyze how art reflects changing times, traditions, resources, and cultural uses. (VA:Cn11A.6)
Unit 5 Fibers
Create
- Generate and conceptualize ideas and work.
- Investigate
Formulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art. (VA:Cr1B.6)
- Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
- Skill Acquisition
Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design. (VA:Cr2A.6)
- Refine and complete artistic work.
- Reflect-Refine-Continue
Reflect on whether personal artwork conveys the intended meaning and revise accordingly. (VA:Cr3A.6)
Respond
- Perceive and analyze artistic work
- Analyze
Analyze ways that visual components and cultural associations suggested by images influence ideas, emotions, and actions. (VA:Re7B.6)
- Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
- Interpret
Interpret art by distinguishing between relevant and non-relevant contextual information and analyzing subject matter, characteristics of form and structure, and use of media to identify ideas and mood conveyed.(VA:Re8A.6)
- Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.
- Evaluate
Develop and apply relevant criteria to evaluate a work of art. (VA:Re9A.6)
Connect
- Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
- Synthesize
Generate a collection of ideas reflecting current interests and concerns that could be investigated in art-making. (VA:Cn10A.6)
Unit 6 Choice Project 1
Create
- Generate and conceptualize ideas and work.
- Play and Ideation
Combine concepts collaboratively to generate innovative ideas for creating art. (VA:Cr1A.6)
- Investigate
Formulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art. (VA:Cr1B.6)
- Refine and complete artistic work.
- Reflect-Refine-Continue
Reflect on whether personal artwork conveys the intended meaning and revise accordingly. (VA:Cr3A.6)
Respond
- Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.
- Evaluate
Develop and apply relevant criteria to evaluate a work of art. (VA:Re9A.6)
Connect
- Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
- Synthesize
Generate a collection of ideas reflecting current interests and concerns that could be investigated in art-making. (VA:Cn10A.6)
Unit 7 Choice Project 2
Create
- Generate and conceptualize ideas and work.
- Play and Ideation
Combine concepts collaboratively to generate innovative ideas for creating art. (VA:Cr1A.6)
- Investigate
Formulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art. (VA:Cr1B.6)
- Refine and complete artistic work.
- Reflect-Refine-Continue
Reflect on whether personal artwork conveys the intended meaning and revise accordingly. (VA:Cr3A.6)
Respond
- Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.
- Evaluate
Develop and apply relevant criteria to evaluate a work of art. (VA:Re9A.6)
Connect
- Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
- Synthesize
Generate a collection of ideas reflecting current interests and concerns that could be investigated in art-making. (VA:Cn10A.6)
All students need to provide personal supplies for this course.
Some of the supplies in this list are available at discount retailers, such as Dollar Tree, Dollar General, or Wal Mart. You may also want to check craft stores, such as Hobby Lobby or Michael's. Students who took Visual Arts I (6-8) may use any remaining supplies for this course. You may also have some of the more common supplies in this list in your house!
Below is a list of the supplies you will need to have on hand for completing this course.
ART SUPPLY LIST
Drawing
9X12 Sketchbook (24 sheets)
9X12 White Mixed Media Paper
Drawing Pencils
Pencil Sharpener (1 per student)
Sharpie Ultra Fine Point (2 per student)
Sharpie Fine Point (2 per student)
Erasers (1 per student)
Oil Pastels
Watercolor Pencils
Printmaking
Tempera 8oz - Red
Tempera 8oz - Yellow
Tempera 8oz - Blue
Tempera 8oz - Black
Tempera 8oz - White
Paint Brushes
Plastic 10-Well Paint
Cover for Plastic Tray
Foil
Sculpture
4X6 in Cardboard Loom (1 per student)
Mini Yarn (4 minis skeins per student)
Core Material/Tag Board (10 per student)
Tapestry Needle (3 per student)
Felt ( 5 pieces per student)
Stuffing (approx. gallon size bag per student)
Mini Hot Glue Gun
Mini Hot Glue Sticks (8 per student)
Embroidery Floss (4 colors of floss per student)
Push Pins (25 per student)
White Glue
Scissors
Masking tape
