Amy Martin
7th Grade Art
Units of Study
August 2011
W e e k
REVIEW OF THE ELEMENTS
1
“I CAN” statements
Core Content Standards Addressed:
I can analyze works
art, using the elements of art .
AH-07-4.4.2
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-07-1.4.1
Students will
analyze 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 mobile which incorporates
e a ch of t he 7 e lemen t s
Related vocabulary:
Review of
vocabulary and key
points
Reading guide to
complete as study
Guide OR Element
Foldable (notes)
Video
AH-07-1.4.2
Students will
describe a variety
of art media and
art processes.
AH-07-3.4.1
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, mobile(as a form of sculpture)
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Name and Describe the elements
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Describe the different types of line
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Review Of Principles
W e e k 2
“I CAN” statements
I can analyze works of art using the
Core Content Standards Addressed:
AH-07-4.4.2 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-07-1.4.1
Students will
analyze works of art
using principles of
art…
P r o d u c t
Related Activities and Assessments:
Principles of Art
I can describe the media , process,
S t ud e n t w i ll c r e a t e a
Plan for a Greek Amphora
W i t h
s y m m e t r y
Related Vocabulary:
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Review of
Vocabulary and
Key Concepts
Examples of objects
with formal balance,
including examples
of traditional Greek
vases
AH-07-1.4.2
Students will
describe a variety
of art media and
art processes.
AH-07-3.4.1
Student will
identify or explain
how art fulfills a
variety of
purposes.
Study Guide to be
completed with a
partner.
Teacher-made
test
Studio Project
With selfassessment rubric.
Principles of art (design): balance (symmetrical, asymmetrical), unity, movement, pattern,
rhythm, repetition, variety, harmony, contrast, proportion, emphasis ( focal point),
non-representational, two dimensional
Examine 3 kinds of balance
Tell how artist use variety, harmony, emphasis, movement, proportion, and rhythm
Explain how to achieve unity in a piece of art
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Art of Earliest Times
W e e k 3
“I CAN” statements
Core Content Standards Addressed:
I can explain how
AH-07-2.4.1
Students will
analyze or explain
how diverse
cultures and time
periods are
reflected in the arts.
The culture o of Ancient Egypt is reflected in
V i s u a l
a r t .
P r o d u c t
S t u d e n t
w i l l
Create a “sarcophagus”
Style booklet with repeated
Patterns and hieroglyphs
Related Vocabulary:
(cont)….Monumental
structures (e.g.
pyramids, sphinx),
visual arts reflect
religion and belief in
immortality
AH-07-3.4.1
Student will
identify or
explain how art
fulfills a variety
of purposes.
AH-07-4.4.2
Students will use a
variety of art
media, processes,
and subject matter
to communicate
ideas, feelings and
Experiences.
Related Activities and Assessments:
Introduction
through textbook
reading and
vocabulary
Video Tape on Art
Of Earliest times
Student Study
Guide
Teacher-made
test with OR
Studio Project
With selfassessment rubric.
Narrative, funerary, sarcophagus, hieroglyphics, monumental, architecture, immortal,
sphinx, pyramids, ceremonial, culture, ideology, megalith, post and lintel, stele, urban
planning, ziggurat, Pharoah
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Art of Ancient Greece and Rome
W e e k 4
“I CAN” statements
Core Content Standards Addressed:
I can explain how
The culture o of Ancient Greece and Rome are
reflected in Visual art.
P r o d u c t
S t ud e n t w i ll c r e a t e a
Coil-built Amphora Vase
With traditional Greek
Characteristics
Related Vocabulary:
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AH-07-2.4.1
Students will
analyze or explain
how diverse
cultures and time
periods are
reflected in the arts.
(cont.)…Continuation
Of beauty through
logic, order, reason,
and moderation.
Western civilization
was heavily
influenced by
Classical Greece
(architecture,
sculpture, pottery)
AH-07-3.4.1
Student will
identify or
explain how art
fulfills a variety
of purposes.
AH-07-4.4.2
Students will use a
variety of art
media, processes,
and subject
matter to
communicate
ideas, feelings and
Experiences.
Teacher model
and student
examples.
Studio Project
With rubric.
Related Activities and Assessments:
Introduction
through textbook
reading and
vocabulary
CD on the art of
Ancient Greece and
Rome. Study Guide
Teacher made test
Ancient/Classical Greece, Rome, architecture, dome, arch, concrete, Parthenon,
Pantheon, Post and Lintel, amphora, aqueduct, frieze, Phidias, Greek orders (columns:
Doric, Ionic, Corinthian)
What contributions did the Ancient Greeks and Romans contribute to the history of art?
Name some of the important works.
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The Middle Ages
W e e k 5
“ I C AN” sta te m e nt s
Core Content Standards Addressed:
I can explain how diverse cultures
And time periods are
R e f le c t e d i n Vi s ua l a r t .
I can differentiate between
Characteristics of Romanesque
An d Goth ic A rc hite cu re .
P r o d u c t
Student will create an
Illuminated Letter Painting base
On their 1
s t
initial
Related Vocabulary:
AH-07-2.4.1
Students will
analyze or explain
how diverse
cultures and time
periods are
reflected in the arts.
(cont.)…appeals to
emotions and
stresses the
importance of
religion. (Gothic,
Romanesque
architecture, basic
characteristics and
influence of Roman
techniques)
AH-07-3.4.1
Student will
identify or
explain how art
fulfills a variety
of purposes.
AH-07-4.4.2
Students will use a
variety of art
media, processes,
and subject matter
to communicate
ideas, feelings and
Experiences.
Teacher model
and student
examples.
Studio Project
With rubric.
Related Activities and Assessments:
Textbook (read
together)
Oral Questioning
and Vocabulary
Definitions
Video on Art of the
Middle Ages.
Study Guide
Teacher-made test
Illuminations, manuscript, Gothic, Romanesque, buttress, castle, cathedral, fresco,
gargoyle, stained glass, Middle Ages (Medieval, Dark Ages)
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Identify the role of Romanesque sculptures and illuminations.
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How did the life In Romanesque times affect the art?
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Describe the contributions of Gothic artists to painting and architecture.
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Review of Asian Art
6
“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
Foldable Notes on
A r t
o f
A s i a
Related Vocabulary:
Review of vocabulary
And notes on key
concepts
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.
REVIEW OF
6TH GRADE
CORE CONTENT
Teacher made
quiz
Open response or
journal entry to
demonstrate
mastery.
Landscape, 2-dimensional, perspective, calligraphy, three-dimensional, clay, ceramics,
Coil method, score, glaze, porcelain
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What is the role of religion in the art of China and Japan?
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What are the key developments in Chinese painting, sculpture, and crafts?
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What are the key developments in Japanese architecture, sculpture, painting, and printmaking?
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Review of Pre-Columbian Art
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
cultures are
reflected in the
visual art
P r o d u c t
Related Activities and Assessments:
Foldable Notes on
Review of vocabulary
And notes on key
concepts
An d time pe rio ds a re
Pre-Columbian Art
Related Vocabulary:
AH-06-3.4.1
Student will
identify or explain
how art fulfills a
variety of purposes.
Video on PreColumbian Cultures
With discussion of
traditional art forms
AH-06-1.4.2
Students will
identify a variety
of art media and
art processes.
REVIEW OF
6TH GRADE
CORE CONTENT
Teacher made
quiz
Open response or
journal entry to
demonstrate
mastery.
Pre-Columbian, Meso-American, Mural, Artifacts, adobe, effigy, funerary, genre, Ancient
Cultures (West Mexican, Olmec, Maya, Aztec, Inca, Moche, Tiahuanaco, Chavin), Andean,
Contemporary, Mexican Mural art (Rivera, Siqueros, Orozco) Frida Kahlo
Functional, Expressive, Persuasive Art (purposes0
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Name and describe four major Pre-Columbian cultures
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Identify the contributions the various Pre-Columbian cultures made to the art world.
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Portfolio Piece
Week 8
“I CAN” statements
I can successfully complete my
T r a n s a c t iv e w r i t i n g p i e ce .
Core Content Standards Addressed:
Have requested Language arts standards from the 7th grade
LA teacher. (Have not yet received them).
(Feature Article)
P r o d u c t
Feature Article
Related Vocabulary:
Related Activities and Assessments:
Notes, Reference
materials,
Internet sources
Handout on Feature
Article , and how to
cite sources
Art Brochure
developed in 6th
grade.
Teacher and
student examples.
Citation, Reference, Source, Plagerism, Transactive, Feature Article, Purpose, Audience,
Relevant, logical, engaging, detailed
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Student will develop a feature article from the material in the 6th grade art brochure.
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Student will determine which of the transactive articles he/she will choose to submit to the writing portfolio
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Review and Rap-up
9
“I CAN” statements
Core Content Standards Addressed:
I ca n d e m o n s tr a t e m a s t er y
AH-07-2.4.1
Students will
analyzer or explain
how diverse
cultures are
reflected in the
visual arts.
Of 7
th
grade art concepts
P r o d u c t
Final examination
Stude n t
f o lde r
Related Vocabulary:
AH-07-3.4.1
Student will
identify or explain
how art fulfills a
variety of purposes.
AH-07-1.4.2
Students will
describe a variety
of art media and
art processes.
AH-07-1.4.1
Students will
analyze works of
art using elements
of art and
principles of
design.
Final examination
Cumulative Folder
Related Activities and Assessments:
Discussion and
Reflection of the
Core Content for
7th grade
Opportunities to
examine and discuss
works of art (Style,
elements,
principles, Purpose,
Media, subjects,
cultures)
All previously learned vocabulary (6th and 7th grade)
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Review of Asian Art
6
“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
Foldable Notes on
A r t
o f
A s i a
Related Vocabulary:
Review of vocabulary
And notes on key
concepts
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.
REVIEW OF
6TH GRADE
CORE CONTENT
Teacher made
quiz
Open response or
journal entry to
demonstrate
mastery.
Landscape, 2-dimensional, perspective, calligraphy, three-dimensional, clay, ceramics,
Coil method, score, glaze, porcelain

What is the role of religion in the art of China and Japan?

What are the key developments in Chinese painting, sculpture, and crafts?

What are the key developments in Japanese architecture, sculpture, painting, and printmaking?
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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-06-1.4.2
Students will
identify a variety
of media and art
processes
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)
Landscape, 2-dimensional, perspective, calligraphy, three-dimensional, clay, ceramics,
Coil method, score, glaze, porcelain
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