7th Grade Art
Ms. Messick
Email: lorim@fertilebeltrami.k12.mn.us
Telephone: 945-6933 ext. 161
Schedule: 1st hour-Prep
2nd hour-9:18- 10:03-Grade 7, American History
3rd hour-10:06-10:51-Senior High; Art I, Art II, Art III
4th hour-10:54-11:39- Grade 7, Art
5th hour-12:09-12:54- Senior High; Art I, Art II, Art III
6th hour-12:57-1:42 – Grade 7, Art
7th hour- 1:45- 2:30 – Study Hall
8th hour- 2:33- 3:18- Elementary Art
Course Description: In this class we will study and create art that is found in the United States. A wide range of
art periods will be covered and you will have the opportunity to use a variety of mediums. Students will also
learn vocabulary related to the art world and how to discuss and analyze artwork.
Course Requirements/ Materials: Notebook, Pencil, other project materials will be supplied. Course
assignments include daily work, writing assignments, group activities, tests, class participation in discussion,
projects, and a final exam.
Evaluation:
Students’ progress in the course will be evaluated based upon formal and informal assessment techniques as
discussed under course requirements and grading.
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Instructional Strategies:
Instructional strategies include; lecture and notes, class discussion, small group activities, and a research
assignment.
Student Responsibilities:
It is your responsibility to be: punctual, prepared, productive, respectful and safe
Consequences:
If you choose to break a rule...
1.Warning from teacher
2.Meeting with teacher outside of class
3.Detention referral
4.Meeting with Principal and Teacher, call to Parents
*Classroom disruptions- student removed immediately from class
Accountability for Assignments:
All assignments must be turned in on time, unless previous arrangements have been made with the
instructor. Deductions will be given for late work
- Three days late- project grade drops one letter grade, tests drop ½ credit
- Four days late - No credit
- Cheating will not be tolerated-Automatic zero
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Cheating includes but is not limited to copying others’ work, exchanging answers, using the
teacher’s key, plagiarism, or using a cheat sheet. Any of these will result in a loss of credit.
Make-up work
- If you are absent, it is your responsibility to pick up any make-up work.. It is also your
responsibility to turn in your make-up work within 2 days.
- All tests must be made up within 2 weeks.
Grading System:
A+ = 97-100
A = 93-96
A- = 90-92
B+ = 87-89
B = 83-86
B- = 80-82
C+ = 77-79
C =73-76
C- = 70- 72
D+ = 67-69
D=63-66
D- = 60-62
Grades will be determined on a total points system, which will include projects and tests/quizzes.
If You Have A Disability: Any accommodations or modifications will be coordinated with the special education
case manager.
Class Schedule (Subject to Change):
Week
Week 1
Topics and Standards Addressed
Class Expectations and Consequences, Pretest & Notes-Elements of
Arts, 2pt Perspective, Creating Texture with Line. Create Art
portfolio and vocabulary grid. I,D, 1,2,3,4,5 II, D, 1 & 2
Week 2
Perspective Drawing,
Artists Revising Artwork
Revising Artwork, Shading, Creating emphasis with color, Grading
with a Rubric, Test on Definition of Elements, Writing an artist
statement II, D, 1 & 2
Week 3
Andy Warhol –pop art
Pretest on digital/pop art Vocabulary, Presentation on Andy Warhol
and his artwork, Analyze characteristics of art style II, D, 1 & 2
Week 4
photoshop Andy Warhol
Class review of vocabulary, Rubric of clay sculpture and test on
digital/pop art vocabulary and Post Test on Elements vocabulary. II,
D, 1 & 2
Week 5
James Audubon- Grid
system
Pretest on Grid System vocabulary, Presentation on James Audubon
and use of the grid system, Practice grid drawing II, D, 1 & 2
Week 6
Grid system
Select picture, Working on drawing, Rubric for drawing, Shading
with pencil, Test on Grid System Vocabulary Post Test of Pop Art
Vocabulary II, D, 1 & 2
Week 7
South West American
Pottery- Maria Martinez
Pretest on ceramics vocabulary, Video on Maria Martinez,
construction of clay mug with cylinder, Rubric for mug project II,
D, 1 & 2
Week 8
pottery
Working on mug, Test on ceramics vocabulary, Post Test on Grid
System Vocabulary II, D, 1 & 2
Week 9
Automata
Pretest on Automata vocabulary, Presentation on automata, divide
into partners and begin project, Rubric on project II, D, 1 & 2
Week 10
Automata
Work on project and presentation. Test on automata vocabulary and
Post Test on pottery vocabulary II, D, 1 & 2
Week 11 Abstract Sculpture
Pretest on abstract vocabulary, presentation on American abstract
art, rubric for assignment II, D, 1 & 2
Week 12 Abstract Sculpture
Work on project, mentor project with elementary class II, D, 1 & 2
Week 13 Abstract Sculpture
Work on project, mentor project with elementary class, Test on
abstract vocabulary, Post Test on automat vocabulary II, D, 1 & 2
Week 14 Public Sculpture
Pretest on Public Sculpture vocabulary, Presentation of public
sculpture, Class project, enlarging with the grid system II, D, 1 & 2
Week 15 Public Sculpture
Group sculpture, Review vocabulary II, D, 1 & 2
Week 16 Public Sculpture
Group sculpture, Test public sculpture vocabulary, Post Test
abstract sculpture II, D, 1 & 2
Week 17 Glazing
Week 18
Cleaning Art Room, Review for Semester Final, Semester Final
Academic Honesty
Cheating will not be tolerated-Automatic zero
- Cheating includes but is not limited to copying others’ work, exchanging answers, using the
teacher’s key, plagiarism, or using a cheat sheet. Any of these will result in a loss of credit.
Minnesota Standards
3501.0630
Grades 6 Through 8 Standards. 2003
Artistic Interpretation
Standard:
I.The student will understand and use artistic processes to analyze and interpret a variety of works in at least
two of the three arts areas required to be offered by a school from the following: dance, music, theater, and
visual arts.
D. VISUAL ARTS. The student will:
1. understand how the following components of visual arts are used to convey meaning:
a. elements, including color, line, shape, form, texture, and space;
b. principles, such as repetition, contrast, or balance;
c. vocabulary;
d. styles, such as abstract or impressionist; and
e. structures, such as two dimensional or three dimensional;
2. understand the connection between a visual art work, its purpose, and its cultural and historical contexts;
3. understand how the principles and vocabulary of visual art are similar to and different from other arts
areas, such as dance, music, or theater;
4. communicate a personal reaction to works in visual art using the components of visual art; and
5. use criteria to evaluate works of visual art.
Artistic Creativity and Performance
Standard:
II.The student will understand and use artistic processes to create and perform in at least two of the three arts
areas required to be offered by a school from the following: dance, music, theater, and visual arts.
D. VISUAL ARTS. The student will:
1. understand the following components of visual art:
a. elements, including color, line, shape, form, texture, and space;
b. principles, such as repetition, contrast, or balance;
c. vocabulary;
d. styles, such as abstract or impressionist; and
e. structures, such as two dimensional or three dimensional;
2. understand technical skills of visual arts, such as selecting and using tools and techniques of the
medium;
3. understand how audience and occasion affect artistic choices in creation of visual art;
4. use artistic processes to create in a variety of visual art contexts;
5. express and communicate ideas using the components of visual arts;
6. generate ideas for artistic expression in visual arts;
7. make and explain artistic choices in creating visual art; and
8. use feedback to revise artistic expression in visual art.
Conceptual Framework
Educating for success in an environment of learning, respect and responsibility