Studio Art Edwards-Knox Central School 2013-2014 School Year Course: Studio Art Instructor: Mrs. Impey Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and Students: The following information describes Mrs. Impey’s goals, methods of course instruction, course content, list of necessary supplies and grading policies for Studio Art. Academic and behavior expectations will also be reviewed. Course Description Studio Art is a one-year class that meets every day and is required by NYS. Students will participate in exploration of art history, different art media, and processes for the purpose of developing a basic understanding and appreciation of the visual arts. Students will participate in problem solving experiences both individually and in a group setting to allow students to be creative and expressive. Goals Explore different art media Develop familiarity with a number of artists Develop an awareness of art in society Expand abstract reasoning skills Refine communication skills Description of Course Content Studio Art will be taught based in accordance to the New York State Art Standards and the Common Core Standards. Students will experience art in terms of history, criticism, appreciation and production. Students will be assessed based on daily participation, critiques, art projects, a research based project, occasional homework assignments, and unit quizzes. Specific Course Content(The following are anticipated course units.) Observational Drawing Ceramics Pre-Assessment Review of hand-building skills Post-Assessment Architectural sculpture Sketchbooks Art with a Message Guidelines Group masking tape mural Rubric Post-It Note mural The Language of Art Push-Pin mural The Elements of Art: line, shape, form, Advertising Design space, color, value, & texture Kindergarten Monsters The Principles of Design: balance, Architecture contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, Gothic rhythm, unity Zentangles Medium Art Careers Composition Research project on art career Painting Creation of artwork based on career Acrylic vs. tempera Art Criticism Picasso Group critiques If Picasso Painted a Superhero… Self-critique
Studio Art Edwards-Knox Central School 2013-2014 School Year Course: Studio Art Instructor: Mrs. Impey Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and Students: The following information describes Mrs. Impey’s goals, methods of course instruction, course content, list of necessary supplies and grading policies for Studio Art. Academic and behavior expectations will also be reviewed. Course Description Studio Art is a one-year class that meets every day and is required by NYS. Students will participate in exploration of art history, different art media, and processes for the purpose of developing a basic understanding and appreciation of the visual arts. Students will participate in problem solving experiences both individually and in a group setting to allow students to be creative and expressive. Goals Explore different art media Develop familiarity with a number of artists Develop an awareness of art in society Expand abstract reasoning skills Refine communication skills Description of Course Content Studio Art will be taught based in accordance to the New York State Art Standards and the Common Core Standards. Students will experience art in terms of history, criticism, appreciation and production. Students will be assessed based on daily participation, critiques, art projects, a research based project, occasional homework assignments, and unit quizzes. Specific Course Content(The following are anticipated course units.) Observational Drawing Pre-Assessment Post-Assessment Sketchbooks Guidelines Rubric The Language of Art The Elements of Art: line, shape, form, space, color, value, & texture The Principles of Design: balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, unity Medium Composition Painting Acrylic vs. tempera Picasso If Picasso Painted a Superhero… Ceramics Review of hand-building skills Architectural sculpture Art with a Message Group masking tape mural Post-It Note mural Push-Pin mural Advertising Design Kindergarten Monsters Architecture Gothic Zentangles Art Careers Research project on art career Creation of artwork based on career Art Criticism Group critiques Self-critique