Riverside Unified School District
Middle School Visual Arts
Draft of Curriculum Guide
Calendar
First 3 weeks
4 weeks
Required Unit/Lesson
Required Standards
Required Key
Concepts/Terms
Vocabulary Families
Lesson Application
Overview
elements/principles:
Make into a “book”
Artistic Perception 1.1
The Specific
Elements/Principles
Vocabulary
Academic Vocabulary, Close Reading of a
text, student created book of Elements of
Art,
Color Mixing/Color
Wheel: Values/Tinting
and Shading
Creative Expression 2.4
Complementary/Analogous
Monochromatic and/or
Polychromatic Schemes
Value
Color Wheel, Color Mixing w Bubbles, Grid
w black and white for shades, Still Life w
grid for shading,
RST.1,2
1. Cite specific textual evidence to
support analysis of science and
technical texts.. Determine the central
ideas or conclusions of a
text; provide an accurate summary of
the text distinct from prior knowledge
or opinions.
WHST.1,2
from alternate or opposing claims, and
organize the reasons and evidence
logically.b. Support claim(s) with
logical reasoning and
relevant, accurate data and evidence
that demonstrate an understanding of
the topic or text, using credible source
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to
create
RST.4
Determine the meaning of symbols,
key terms, and other domain-specific
words and phrases as they are used in
a specific scientific or technical
context relevant to grades 6–8 texts
and topics.
WHST.4,5
Produce clear and coherent writing in
whichthe development, organization,
and styleare appropriate to
With some guidance and support
frompeers and adults, develop and
strengthenwriting as needed by
planning, revising,editing, rewriting, or
trying a new approach,
focusing on how well purpose and
3 weeks
2-3 weeks
2D and 3D
Shape/Form
1 and 2 Point
Perspective
Space
Creative Expression 2.5
Perception 1.2
Line
Texture
Pattern
Creative Expression 2.1
RST.10
Perspective
2 and 3 Dimensions
Sketch of Haunted House or Harada House
(Pen & Ink), Optical Illusion Tunnel,
Organic/Mechanical
Applied (3D)/Implied(2D)
Zen Tangle, Quilt Blocks, Geometric
Patterns w implied & actual texture,
RST.7,9
Integrate quantitative or technical
information expressed in words in a
text with a version ofthat information
expressed visually (e.g., in a
flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or
table). Compare and contrast the
information gainedfrom experiments,
simulations, video, or multimedia
sources with that gained from
reading a text on the same topic
WHST.7
Conduct short research projects to
answer
a question (including a self-generated
question), drawing on several sources
and
generating additional related, focused
questions that allow for multiple
avenues of
exploration.
Range of Reading and Level of Text
Complexity, Key Ideas & Details
By the end of grade 8, read and
comprehend
history/social studies texts in the
grades 6–8
text complexity band independently
and
proficiently
Imbedded
Careers
Connections/Relationships/
Applications 5.4
RST.7
Integrate quantitative or
technical information
expressed in words in a text
with a version of
that information expressed
visually (e.g., in a
flowchart, diagram, model,
graph, or table).
Career Specific
Guest Speakers from local art community,
Scholastic Art Magazine Career articles,
Career Cruising Software, Internet research
for careers in art,
Imbedded
Art History
Historical and Cultural 3.2
RST.7
Integrate quantitative or
technical information
expressed in words in a text
with a version of
that information expressed
visually (e.g., in a
flowchart, diagram, model,
graph, or tab
Cross Curricular support
African Masks, Mandalas, & Indian
Paintings, Mix authentic indian paint,
petroglyphs & hieroglyphics, Cave paintings,
Web 2.0 applications & internet to research
historical time periods and ‘isms’
WHST.2
Write
informative/explanatory
texts,
including the narration of
historical events,
scientific
procedures/experiments, or
technical processes.
Imbedded
Critique
Esthetic Valuing 4.1 + 4.2
RST.9
Compare and contrast the
information gained
from experiments,
simulations, video, or
multimedia sources with
that gained from
reading a text on the same
topic.
WHST.10
Write routinely over
extended time frames
(time for reflection and
revision) and
shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a
day or two) for a range of
discipline-specific
tasks, purposes, and
Critique terminology
Close reading for Paintings, Self critiques,
rubrics, written & verbal descriptions to
include process, tool, & techniques,
audience
Lesson Application
Formative Assessment
*Check for understanding at
each step
*Final Project
*Written Reflection
*Works towards mastery of
skills in the media of each
area of study
Authentic assessment for art projects based on prepared project rubrics
Written formative assessment for each units
Develop and revise hands on applications of specific art genres discovered in class.
Apply use of specific tools, strategies and mediums appropriate to genres as taught in class per rubric
Critique own projects and articulate employed strategies and concepts used to complete project
Analyze art work through identify applied concepts
Engage in use of technology to research and design art and artists through time periods
Participation in RAM Middle School Art Contest/Show
Participation in miscellaneous art contests/events throughout the community
Connect career research to personal interests in Art industry