2013-2014 Art
GRADE 7
Mrs. Younggren
John Paul II Collegiate
Long Range Plan
General Quarter Timeline
Timeline
Module 1:
Introduction to
the Elements
and Principles
of Art
(2-3 classes)
Theme/Topic/Concepts/Structures
Focus/Objectives/Learner Expectations
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Introduction to course
Pablo’s Drawing
Elements and Principles of Art Lab
DRAWINGS
Record: Students will record single images and
simple units.
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Concepts
A. Recording change and movement of figures
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one of the purposes of drawing.
B. Describing the internal and external
boundaries of forms is one of the purposes of
drawing.
C. Describing the planes and volumes of forms
is
one of the purposes of drawing.
Resources
Students will explore what art is
and what is means to be an artist.
Students will experiment with lines
by completing a drawing upside
down.
Students will participate in labs
designed to introduce them to the
Elements and Principles of art.
o The first lesson will be
about the elements.
Students will be divided
into groups and will move
to six different stations
o The second lesson will be
about the principles and
will participate in a classwide discussion
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Students will explore what art is
and what is means to be an artist.
o Student will experiment
with what it means to
draw what you see by
drawing from memory first
and then by looking
Students will discuss the idea of an
artist taking everything around
them and seeing it in a different
way.
o Option # 1: They will be
shown a different image
each class and will be
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Teacher prepared
materials
Program of Studies
Stock Images
Lab stations
Instructional
Procedures/Methods
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Evaluation Techniques
Catholic Connections
Lectures
Inquiry
Questioning
Review Activities
Independent Work
Problem-solving
activities
Students-based labs
Peer Teaching
Small-group work
Class discussion
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Exit slips
Tutorials
Lab Activity participation
Observations
Reflections
Anecdotal information
Lab Assignments
Oral response
Students will recognize the
creative gifts that God has
granted them and set
goals to improve upon
these gifts.
Lectures
Inquiry
Questioning
Review Activities
Independent Work
Problem-solving
activities
Students-based labs
Peer Teaching
Small-group work
Class discussion
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Exit slips
Tutorials
Drawing Exercise
Observations
Reflections
Anecdotal information
Sketchbooks
Oral response
Written Responses
Sketches
Students will recognize the
creative gifts that God has
granted them and set
goals to improve upon
these gifts.
Investigate: Students will select and identify
line, value and texture in the natural and manmade
environment for image making.
Concepts
A. Lines can vary in direction, location,
quality,
emphasis, movement and mood.
B. Value in drawing is affected by the qualities
of surfaces and the qualities of light.
C. Texture as the character of a surface can be
depicted in drawing by the arrangement of
lines and marks.
Module 2:
Drawing what
you see
(1 classes)
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Review of Pablo’s Drawing
Drawing Exercise
Sketchbooks
Introduction to daily art images
DRAWINGS
Record: Students will record single images and
simple units.
Concepts
A. Recording change and movement of figures
is
one of the purposes of drawing.
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Teacher prepared
materials
Program of Studies
Stock Images
Sketchbooks
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B. Describing the internal and external
boundaries of forms is one of the purposes of
drawing.
C. Describing the planes and volumes of forms
is
one of the purposes of drawing.
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Investigate: Students will select and identify
line, value and texture in the natural and manmade
environment for image making.
Concepts
A. Lines can vary in direction, location,
quality,
emphasis, movement and mood.
B. Value in drawing is affected by the qualities
of surfaces and the qualities of light.
C. Texture as the character of a surface can be
depicted in drawing by the arrangement of
lines and marks.
Module 3: Line
and Movement
(4-5 classes)
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What is Line? How does it relate to movement?
Wassily Kandinsky
Music Exercise
Exercise into Assignment
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DRAWINGS
Record: Students will record single images and
simple units.
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Concepts
A. Recording change and movement of figures
is
one of the purposes of drawing.
B. Describing the internal and external
boundaries of forms is one of the purposes of
drawing.
C. Describing the planes and volumes of forms
is
one of the purposes of drawing.
asked to write a quick
response based on what
they see and think it
means
Option #2: They will be
given a different prompt
each class and will be
asked to draw whatever
comes to mind based off of
that prompt.
Students will review what line is
and how it relates to movement.
Students will discuss the works of
Wassily Kandinsky
Students will participate in a music
exercise where they will be asked
to draw lines based off of the
music they hear. (what to do and
what not to do)
Students will select one of their
pieces and turn it into a piece of
doodle art.
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Students will explore the use of
color in artwork and how it can
affect the viewer.
Students will investigate the use on
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Teacher prepared
materials
Program of Studies
Stock Images
Kandinsky
Doodle Art images
Zentangles?
Examples
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Lectures
Inquiry
Independent Work
Questioning
Brainstorming
Examples
Discussion
Critiques
Demos
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Exit slips
Tutorials
Music Exercise
Observations
Reflections
Anecdotal information
Sketchbooks
Oral response
Written Responses
Doodle Art (Rubric)
Students will recognize the
creative gifts that God has
granted them and set
goals to improve upon
these gifts.
Teacher prepared
materials
Program of Studies
Stock Images
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Lectures
Inquiry
Independent Work
Questioning
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Exit slips
Tutorials
Music Exercise
Observations
Students will recognize the
creative gifts that God has
granted them and set
goals to improve upon
Investigate: Students will select and identify
line, value and texture in the natural and manmade
environment for image making.
Concepts
A. Lines can vary in direction, location,
quality,
emphasis, movement and mood.
B. Value in drawing is affected by the qualities
of surfaces and the qualities of light.
C. Texture as the character of a surface can be
depicted in drawing by the arrangement of
lines and marks.
Module 4:
Color Theory
(4-5 classes)
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What is color and how does it affect the
viewer?
Color Theory
What are contour lines?
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Prep Work
Abstract Expressionism
Composition
Critique
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DRAWINGS
Record: Students will record single images and
simple units.
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Concepts
A. Recording change and movement of figures
is
one of the purposes of drawing.
B. Describing the internal and external
boundaries of forms is one of the purposes of
drawing.
C. Describing the planes and volumes of forms
is
one of the purposes of drawing.
Investigate: Students will select and identify
line, value and texture in the natural and manmade
environment for image making.
Concepts
A. Lines can vary in direction, location,
quality,
emphasis, movement and mood.
B. Value in drawing is affected by the qualities
of surfaces and the qualities of light.
C. Texture as the character of a surface can be
depicted in drawing by the arrangement of
lines and marks.
Communicate: Students will use expressiveness
in their use of elements in the making of images.
Concepts
A. Mood or emotion in an image can be
affected
by the balance of values and the quality of
lines.
B. Characteristic qualities of a person or object
can be emphasized by the quality of line used
in an image.
C. Unusual combinations of shapes can suggest
the invention of fantasy or mysterious images.
D. Strong, definite use of line suggests energy
and clarity of images.
Articulate and Evaluate: Students will learn to
use the basic vocabulary of art criticism in
descriptions of their work.
Concepts
A. The skill of describing materials and
techniques used in creating an image is part of
learning to talk about art.
B. The skill of identifying design elements used
in creating an image is part of learning to talk
about art.
C. Identifying and discussing one’s problems in
drawing and composing images is part of
learning to talk about art.
D. Discussing one’s responses to one’s own
drawings and images is part of learning to talk
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contour line drawings
Students will record their
observations of objects around the
room
Students will reflect and critically
analyze their overall composition.
Students will reflect and analyze
different color schemes.
Students will experiment with a
new medium
Students will rearrange their
designs into a new composition.
Students will demonstrate and
understanding of art critiques and
vocabulary by writing a selfreflection in their sketchbooks.
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PowerPoint on
Abstract
Expressionism
Examples
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Brainstorming
Examples
Discussion
Critiques
Demos
Observational drawings
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Reflections
Anecdotal information
Sketchbooks
Oral response
Written Responses
Abstract Expressionism
(Rubric)
Critique
these gifts.
about art.
Module 5:
Value and
Scratch Art
(4-5 classes)
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What is value and how does it affect a
drawing?
Exercise in creating value
Examples of Scratch Art
Assignment Demo
Tips and Tools
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DRAWINGS
Record: Students will record single images and
simple units.
Concepts
A. Recording change and movement of figures
is
one of the purposes of drawing.
B. Describing the internal and external
boundaries of forms is one of the purposes of
drawing.
C. Describing the planes and volumes of forms
is
one of the purposes of drawing.
Investigate: Students will select and identify
line, value and texture in the natural and manmade
environment for image making.
Concepts
A. Lines can vary in direction, location,
quality,
emphasis, movement and mood.
B. Value in drawing is affected by the qualities
of surfaces and the qualities of light.
C. Texture as the character of a surface can be
depicted in drawing by the arrangement of
lines and marks.
Module 4:
Collaborative
Artwork (Map
of JP2)??
(4-5 classes)
DRAWINGS
Record: Students will record single images and
simple units.
Concepts
A. Recording change and movement of figures
is
one of the purposes of drawing.
B. Describing the internal and external
boundaries of forms is one of the purposes of
drawing.
C. Describing the planes and volumes of forms
is
one of the purposes of drawing.
Investigate: Students will select and identify
line, value and texture in the natural and manmade
environment for image making.
Concepts
A. Lines can vary in direction, location,
quality,
emphasis, movement and mood.
B. Value in drawing is affected by the qualities
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Students will review what value is
and how it is used in a drawing.
Students will explore the idea of
“reverse” drawing.
Students will complete an exercise
in value-making
Students will demonstrate an
understanding of value and how to
use the tool before continuing.
Students will create a composition
of an animal of their choice using a
reverse value scale.
Students will demonstrate and
understanding of art critiques and
vocabulary by writing a selfreflection in their sketchbooks.
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Teacher prepared
materials
Program of Studies
Stock Images
Scratch Art
Powepoint
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Lectures
Inquiry
Independent Work
Questioning
Brainstorming
Examples
Discussion
Critiques
Demos
Critiques
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Exit slips
Tutorials
Music Exercise
Observations
Reflections
Anecdotal information
Sketchbooks
Oral response
Written Responses
Scratch Art (Rubric)
Students will recognize the
creative gifts that God has
granted them and set
goals to improve upon
these gifts.
of surfaces and the qualities of light.
C. Texture as the character of a surface can be
depicted in drawing by the arrangement of
lines and marks.