Amy Martin
6th Grade Art
Units of Study
August 2011
W e e k
OVERVIEW OF THE ELEMENTS
1
“I CAN” statements
Core Content Standards Addressed:
I c a n d e s c r i be w o r k s
art, using the elements of art.
AH-06-4.4.2
Students will use a
variety of art media,
processes and
subject matter to
communicate ideas,
feelings, and
experiences.
And purpose of this art piece.
AH-06-1.4.1
Students will
describe works of
art using elements
of art…
P r o d u c t
Related Activities and Assessments:
I can describe the media , process,
Student will create
A 3-dimensional cube
Which will incorporate
each of the 7 elements
Related vocabulary:
Introduction
through vocabulary
and textbook
reading.
Oral Questioning
Use of prints, video
and powerpoint to
illustrate how to
identify key
elements in a work.
AH-06-1.4.2
Students will
identify a variety
of art media and
art processes.
AH-06-3.4.1
Student will
identify or explain
how art fulfills a
variety of
purposes.
Teacher-made
test with OR
Studio Project
With selfassessment rubric
Elements of art, color, shape, space, texture, value, form, describe media, process,
purpose
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Color & Value
W e e k 2
“I CAN” statements
I can describe color schemes used
Core Content Standards Addressed:
AH-06-4.4.2 Students
will use a variety of
art media, processes
and subject matter to
communicate ideas,
feelings, and
experiences.
And purpose of this art piece.
AH-06-1.4.1
Students will
describe works of
art using elements
of art…
P r o d u c t
Related Activities and Assessments:
In a work of art.
I can describe the media , process,
S t ud e n t w i ll c r e a t e a
Still life, using watercolors
And a collage technique
Related Vocabulary:
AH-06-1.4.2
Students will
identify a variety
of art media and
art processes.
AH-06-3.4.1
Student will
identify or explain
how art fulfills a
variety of
purposes.
Teacher-made
test
Studio Project
With selfassessment rubric.
Oral Questioning
Powerpoint
(identification of
color schemes)
Scavenger Hunt,
Crossword puzzle
Color properities: hue, value, (tint, shade) intensity,
Color schemes: monochromatic, primary, secondary, intermediate(tertiary),
complementary, warm, cool, neutral, analagous
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Overview of Principles
W e e k 3
“I CAN” statements
I can describe the dominant principles
Core Content Standards Addressed:
AH-06-4.4.2 Students
will use a variety of
art media, processes
and subject matter to
communicate ideas,
feelings, and
experiences.
And purpose of this art piece.
AH-06-1.4.1
Students will
describe works of
art using principles
of art…
P r o d u c t
Related Activities and Assessments:
Used In a work of art.
I can describe the media , process,
AH-06-1.4.2
Students will
identify a variety
of art media and
art processes.
AH-06-3.4.1
Student will
identify or explain
how art fulfills a
variety of
purposes.
S t ud e n t w i ll c r e a t e a
Cut paper design which will
Demonstrate movement,
Emphasis, and contrast.
Student s will revisit
Principles of art when
Creating a Pre-Columbian
Textbook (read
together)
Oral Questioning
Vocabulary
definitions
Powerpoint
examples of art
pieces that exhibit
specific principles.
Principles of Art
Video
Student
assessment
handout
Teacher-made
test
Studio Project
With selfassessment rubric.
Sun Mask, incorporating
Formal balance and pattern.
Related Vocabulary:
Principles of art (design): balance (symmetrical, asymmetrical), unity, movement, pattern,
rhythm, repetition, variety, harmony, contrast, proportion, emphasis ( focal point),
non-representational, two dimensional
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Artistic Style
Week4,5,6
“I CAN” statements
Core Content Standards Addressed:
I can make sense of styles and ideas used
AH-06-2.4.1
Students will
explain how time
periods are
reflected in the
visual art
Communicate in visual art.
I will have knowledge of major works
O
f
a
r
t
.
AH-06-3.4.1
Student will
identify or explain
how art fulfills a
variety of purposes.
P r o d u c t
Related Activities and Assessments:
S t ud e n t w i ll c r e a t e a
Powerpoint
introduction
Matching game
(used to identify
common
characteristics of a
Style)
Brochure, exploring a
Specific artist and his/her
Unique style. Student will
Design a footprint in the
Style of the chosen artist.
Related Vocabulary:
Internet and book
Sources for
research.
Teacher-created
template for
brochure.
AH-06-1.4.2
Students will
identify a variety
of art media and
art processes.
Teacher model
and student
examples.
Studio Project
With rubric.
Media, portrait, landscape, still-life, representational, non-representational, subject
matter, abstract, artistic expression (Students will also become familiar with a variety of
movements and styles including Fauvism, Impressionism, Pop Art, Cubism, Futurism,
Surrealism, Expressionism)
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Pre-Columbian Art
W e e k 7
“I CAN” statements
Core Content Standards Addressed:
I can explain how diverse cultures
Reflected in Visual art.
AH-06-2.4.1
Students will
explain how diverse
cultrures are
reflected in the
visual art
P r o d u c t
Related Activities and Assessments:
An d time pe rio ds a re
Student will create an
Incan
Sun
Mas k
Related Vocabulary:
Textbook (read
together)
Oral Questioning
and Vocabulary
Definitions
AH-06-3.4.1
Student will
identify or explain
how art fulfills a
variety of purposes.
Video on PreColumbian Cultures
With discussion
AH-06-1.4.2
Students will
identify a variety
of art media and
art processes.
Teacher model
and student
examples.
Studio Project
With rubric.
Pre-Columbian, Meso-American, Mural, Artifacts, adobe, effigy, funerary, genre,
Ancient Cultures (West Mexican, Olmec, Maya, Aztec, Inca, Moche, Tiahuanaco, Chavin),
Contemporary, Mexican Mural art (Rivera, Siqueros, Orozco) Frieda Kahlo
Functional, Expressive, Persuasive Art (purposes)
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Asian Art
W e e k 8
“I CAN” statements
Core Content Standards Addressed:
I can explain how diverse cultures
Reflected in Visual art.
AH-06-2.4.1
Students will
explain how diverse
cultures are
reflected in the
visual art
P r o d u c t
Related Activities and Assessments:
An d time pe rio ds a re
Student will create an
Asian scroll landscape
Painting, incorporating
Traditional methods and
C a l l i g r a p h y
Student will create a
Introduction through
vocabulary and
textbook reading.
AH-06-3.4.1
Student will
identify or explain
how art fulfills a
variety of purposes.
Video on Asian
Cultures
With discussion of
traditional art
forms, including
evolution of Chinese
Ceramics.
AH-06-1.4.2
Students will
identify a variety
of art media and
art processes.
Teacher models
and student
examples.
Studio Project
With rubric.
Ceramic Chinese rice bowl
Related Vocabulary:
Landscape, 2-dimensional, perspective, calligraphy, three-dimensional, clay, ceramics,
Coil method, score, glaze, porcelain
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Review and Rap-up
W e e k 9
“I CAN” statements
Core Content Standards Addressed:
I can demonstrate mastery
AH-06-2.4.1
Students will
explain how diverse
cultures are
reflected in the
visual art
Of 6
th
grade art concepts
P r o d u c t
f o lde r
Related Vocabulary:
AH-06-1.4.2
Students will
identify a variety
of art media and
art processes.
AH-06-2.4.1
Students will
describe works of
art using elements
of art and
principles of
design.
Small group
posters to
demonstrate
concepts learned.
Study guide
End of term exam
Related Activities and Assessments:
Final examination
Stude n t
AH-06-3.4.1
Student will
identify or explain
how art fulfills a
variety of purposes.
Discussion and
reflection of the
Core
Content for 6th grade
Opportunities to
examine work and
discuss works of art
(Style, use of
elements,
principles, Purpose,
media, subjects,
cultures)
All previously learned vocabulary (6th grade)
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