I CAN Statements:
Understand the elements of art
Distinguish between a point, a line, and a shape; I can also explain how they are related.
Explain the difference between two dimensional and three dimensional objects.
Understand and explain the difference between positive and negative space.
Describe and identify various textures.
Identify the primary colors (red, yellow, blue) and successfully use the primary colors to make the three secondary
colors (orange, violet, green)
Mix the primary colors to make the secondary and intermediate colors
Identify the warm colors (red, yellow, orange) and the cool colors (violet, blue, green)
Identify and discuss what balance is and how it is used in art.
Identify the emphasis in a work of art and discussed how this emphasis was achieved
Identify and discuss the use of pattern and repetition in a work of art.
Create a symmetrical design
Create an asymmetrical design
Use the elements of art and the principles of design to discuss a work of art
Explain the use of proportion in a work of art
Describe unity and harmony as used in visual art
Understand the function of ceramics trough out history
Explain the purpose of kneading the clay
Create a container out of clay and explain its function
Make a container using clay and construct and/or decorate the vessel to make it expressive not just function
Understand the history and purpose of ceramic vessels
Create a ceramic vessel and successfully glaze it
Explain what a mural is
Explain the importance of Diego Rivera to the muralist movement
Use the elements of art and the principles of design to create a mural
Work cooperatively on a mural
Explain the important contributions to science and art made by John James Audubon
Explain the technique of using proportion, placement and atmosphere to create an illusion of depth in a two
dimensional work of art
Learn to use a digital video camera
Write a story line for a video production
Participate in all aspects of video production
Successfully work as a group to video a play
Properly use a video camera
Successfully participate in all aspects of filming a movie