Art Outline for Grades 7, 8 & 9
MYP VISUAL ARTS – Level 2, 3 & 4
V. J. Maloney Catholic Jr. High
MRS. K. MONTPETIT
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COMPOSITION – APPLICATION and expression of skills through
planning, experimentation, and presentation.
Human Ingenuity/ Environment/ Health & Social Education
- 5 to10 projects each term ……………….60%
DRAWING AND ENCOUNTERS – Investigate art through time &
across cultures. Terminology / KNOWLEDGE &
UNDERSTANDING / planning / technique / and skills.
(Process Journal / Sketchbook) - Human Ingenuity
- 10 drawings in sketchbook must be done throughout the course
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improves skills) ………………….40%
- notes, plans, picture file sources, and practice of knowledge will be done in
process journal/ sketchbook
- your choice of subject matter, but must include a background
- use the 7 Principles and Elements of Art to help you
- to be a finished piece of work it must be properly shaded or colored
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EVALUATION through REFLECTION, ARTICULATION, AWARENESS
AND PERSONAL ENGAGEMENT with student’s own art and the art of
others. Approaches to Learning
- students will gain experience in critiquing and observing their own and other’s
work
-reflections will be done in sketchbook. Teacher and student generated rubrics
will be taped into sketchbook when handed back.
- bring pencil, eraser, sketchbook, etc. to class each day
- clean up after yourself and your workstation
- take work seriously, work hard, and stay on task
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
Formative Assessment- Teacher observations throughout the lectures, discussions,
demonstrations, studio work time, and peer tutoring
Summative Assessment- Presentation of completed projects and quizzes
RESOURCES:
A variety of teacher made, library, and internet-based
sources will be used.
MYP ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
Criterion A Knowledge & Understanding
Criterion B Application
Criterion C Evaluation & Reflection
Criterion D Artistic Awareness & Personal Engagement
ALBERTA EDUCATION GENERAL LEARNER OUTCOMES:
A. DRAWINGS
1. Students will acquire a repertoire of approaches to recording visual
information.
2. Students will develop the ability to investigate visual relationships in
their recorded images and in the environment.
3. Students will express technical competencies and individual insights.
4. Students will apply visual, analytical and critical skills and develop
control and competency.
B. COMPOSITIONS
1. Students will develop competence with the components of images:
media, techniques, and design elements.
2. Students will analyze the relationships among components of images.
3. Students will express meaning through control of visual relationships.
C. ENCOUNTERS
1. Students will investigate natural forms, man-made forms, cultural
traditions and social activities and sources of imagery through time and
across cultures.
2. Students will understand that the role and form of art differs through
time and across cultures.
3. Students will understand that art reflects and effects cultural character.
MYP AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
Aims and Objectives: Blend of MYP aims and objectives with provincial Prescribed
Learning Outcomes. By the end of the course, students should be able to:
1) develop an appreciation for Art and its role in their lives and society
2) to use Art as a form of communication (to convey ideas, opinions, storytelling)
3) develop an appreciation for aesthetics (to be able to discuss one’s response to Art)
4) to use information and be able to produce Art in various ways and materials
5) to become effective learners, inquirers and thinkers
6) to appreciate how Art can lead to lifelong learning (develop and evolve skills, practice)
IB Aims and Objectives:
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Experience and develop curiosity, interest and enjoyment in their own creativity and that
of others.
Explore through the processes of visual arts.
Acquire and develop skills needed for the creation of visual artwork.
Use the language, concepts and principles of visual arts.
Communicate their thoughts and ideas through visual arts.
 Create visual artwork.
 Reflect on, appreciate and evaluate their work and the work of others.
 Develop receptiveness to visual and performing art forms across time, place and cultures,
and perceive the significance of these art forms as an integral part of life.
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Knowledge and Understanding
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theoretical basis of the art forms
studied.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a variety of styles, developments and
ideas, which have shaped the arts across time and cultures.
Apply appropriate terminology to show aesthetic and critical awareness.
Application
Plan and organize effectively to define and set goals, solve problems, negotiate and
make decisions.
Experiment and explore through both spontaneous and structured activities.
Use art confidently as a form of expression and communication while demonstrating
a range of technical skills.
Demonstrate an ability to find original and inventive solutions.
Apply skills specific to the art forms studied to elaborate an idea, a theme or a
composition to a point of realization.
Present work through formal or informal performance and exhibition.
Evaluation and Reflection
Reflect upon and evaluate their work in order to set goals for future development.
Use group discussion and feedback to support and promote creative development.
Assess and appraise their work and that of others.
Artistic Awareness and Personal Engagement
Show sensitivity to their own and different cultures.
Accept and incorporate views and feedback from others to further develop their
artistic potential.
Show self-motivation in setting and meeting deadlines.
Show initiative, creativity and a willingness to take risks.
METHODOLOGY AND AREAS OF INTERACTION:
Role of the areas of interaction in the course
1) Approaches to Learning-acquiring skills that are transferable to other learning
situations; learning how to solve problems during the processes in conceptualizing,
designing and implementing materials into a finished project.
2) Community and Service- exploring what their role/place is in their community
(school, environment, how to communicate visually)
3) Environment- how the materials they used can be utilized- recycled, re-used, natural
materials be used planning and conceptualizing and using design strategies
for their artwork. Also how to present their work in an engaging way in their setting.
4) Health and Social Education- being aware of how Art can be beneficial for
emotional, mental health. How to express in positive, non-threatening ways.
5) Human Ingenuity- how to develop new ideas, how one’s art evolves through group
discussions, inquiry through practice and processes, studio time, demonstrations,
critiques, and guided practice