INTRODUCTION TO ART
Grades: 9-12
Units of Credit:
1.0 – Year-long course
Prerequisites:
First semester is a prerequisite for second semester.
Course Overview:
Introduction to Art is designed to acquaint the student with the basic techniques and methods of art. Students will recognize and use the elements
of art, principles of design, media exploration, development of a portfolio, and history of art. Students will receive sequential yearlong instruction
in various media applications.
Topics:
Drawing
Painting
History/Criticism
Sculpture
Ceramics
Printmaking
Computer-assisted Technology
Mixed Media
Color theory
Elements of art
Principals of design
Composition theory
Materials and tools
Production techniques
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Standard #1: Students will understand and apply media, techniques, and processes.
Competency 1: Students will demonstrate technical facility with two-dimensional media.
Competency 2: Students will demonstrate technical facility with three-dimensional media.
Competency 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to handle art materials in a safe and responsible manner.
Competency 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to plan artwork.
Competency 5: Students will collaborate with other in the creative process.
Competency 6: Students will develop a body of work.
Strategies
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lecture
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demonstration
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imitation/modeling
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drawing: gesture, contour, life drawing,
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optical and linear perspective, conceptual,
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perceptual
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e. painting: color theory, brush/application
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techniques
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f. printmaking: lithography, relief, intaglio,
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monoprint, etching/engraving
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g. sculpting: subtractive, additive, modeling
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h. ceramics: handbuilding, throwing 12)
i. mixed media
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j. collage
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Resources
a. sculpting materials
b. painting materials
c. drawing materials
d. printmaking materials
e. ceramics materials
f. potter’s wheel
g. prints
h. slides
i. text
j. multimedia
k. manual/power tools
l. library
m. nature
n. museums & galleries
o. community resources
p. guest artist/lecturer
q. computer technology
r. internet resources
s. sketch book
t. printmaking materials
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Assessment
product evaluations
process/participation evaluation
quizzes/unit tests
written/oral evaluations
verbal evaluations
demonstrations
portfolios
observations
rubrics
peer/self evaluation & reflection
Standard #2: Students will demonstrate knowledge of structures and functions.
Competency 1: Students will recognize and use elements of art: color, line, shape/form, texture, value & space
Competency 2: Students will recognize and implement principles of design which are: balance, rhythm, pattern, unity,
emphasis, movement, variety, and contrast.
Competency 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze what makes works of art effective through a process of
multiple problem solving, involving intellectual, emotional, conceptual, and personal decisions.
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painting
drawing
sculpture
ceramic
printmaking
art history
lecture
group work
production
demonstration
in-process critiques
production
peer revue
historical reference
visualization
writing
brainstorming
reflection
present and review appropriate
vocabulary
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Resources
color wheel
text
audio visual materials
media materials identified above
visuals
computer technology
2-D and 3-D materials
art materials
library
nature
community resources
museums/galleries
guest artist /lecturer
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Assessment
demonstration of successful
completion of a variety of artwork
objective written/oral exam
observations
rubrics
demonstrate appropriate level of
creativity
some lead to craftsmanship
peer/self assessment
Standard #3: Students will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas.
Competency 1: Students will select subject matter appropriate to the directed criteria.
Competency 2: Students will develop visual works based on a variety of ideas and styles periods.
Competency 3: Students will utilize symbols that are appropriate to the directed criteria.
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Strategies
viewing visual resources
brainstorming
research
lecture
nature
personal experience
artists’ works
brainstorming
political/social projects
social
sketchbook work/preliminary drawing
present and review appropriate
vocabulary
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Resources
art project materials
community resources
text books/magazines
field trips
video materials
library
resource books
guest lecturers/artists
library
text/resource books
nature
internet resources
computer technology
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Assessment
demonstration of successful
completion of variety of projects
written/oral exams
intermittent/process critiques
peer/self reviews
observations
Standard #4: Students will demonstrate understanding of the visual arts in relation to histories and
cultures, including American Indian art.
Competency 1: Students will be able to distinguish broad periods of multicultural art, including American Indian art.
Competency 2: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the role of the visual arts in historical and cultural periods.
Competency 3: Students will be able to critique, describe, and demonstrate knowledge of historical and cultural factors
that give meaning and value to a work of art.
Competency 4: Students will be able to identify and describe the role of the artist in cultures and societies.
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Strategies
presentations
papers
student art work related to art history
guest artists
community resources
reading/research
lecture
present and review appropriate
vocabulary
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Resources
text
slides/videos
computer technology
museums/galleries
production materials
visuals/art reproductions
critique activities
guest artists/lecturers
field trips
internet resources
community and tribal resources
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Assessment
a. demonstration of successful
completion of variety of projects
b. written/oral exams
c. intermittent critiques
d. peer reviews
e. essays
Standard #5: Students will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the
work of others.
Competency 1: Students will compare multiple purposes for creating works of art.
Competency 2: Students will analyze contemporary and historic meanings in specific artworks through a critical and
aesthetic inquiry process.
Competency 3: Students will describe and compare a variety of individual responses to their own artwork.
Competency 4: Students will present and exhibit their work.
Competency 5: Students will demonstrate appropriate audience behavior for the context and style of art presented.
Strategies
lecture
reading/research
group reflection
field trips
demonstration
viewing
classification activities
comparative analysis
present and review appropriate
vocabulary
j. historical reference
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Resources
library
posters
texts/magazines
community resources
original art
internet/computer technology
video multimedia materials
museums & art galleries
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Assessment
written and oral assessments
discussion
participation
peer/self critiques and evaluation
in-process assessment
portfolios
worksheets/handouts
rubrics
reflection papers
Standard #6: Students will make connections between visual art, other disciplines.
Competency 1: Students will demonstrate an awareness and use of the connections between visual art concepts and other
academic disciplines.
Strategies
a. Strategies may include:
 interdisciplinary units
 demonstrations
 student presentations
 team teaching/planning
 production display
 field trips
 demonstrations
b. present and review appropriate
vocabulary
c. contrast and compare
d. modified schedule
e. school-wide themes
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demonstrations
production display
community resources
multimedia
art supplies
other curricular units
internet resources
adequate space to accommodate large
classes
guest lecturers/staff members
field trips
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Assessment
written and oral assessments
essays/readings
rubrics
worksheets
visual inspections
productions
Standard #7: Students will demonstrate awareness of lifetime learning in the arts, and careers in the arts
and related fields.
Competency 1: Students will develop a greater understanding of careers in visual art and other related fields.
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Strategies
Strategies may include:
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speakers/school visitations
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career fairs
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school-to-work programs
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job shadowing
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senior projects
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brainstorming
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teamwork
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development of list of career
options
present and review appropriate
vocabulary
portfolio development
senior project
volunteer work
interviews
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Resources
community resources
school representatives
visuals
multimedia
computer technology
mass media
research counselors
art camps
museums & galleries
guests artists/lecturers
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Assessment
written/oral assessments
essays/readings
peer/self assessment
job production