In this unit, students will be working in the 2-Dimensional Art Media areas of drawing and painting. Emphasis will be placed on the use of media techniques and processes as tools to communicate.
Essential Questions
Why do artists select one medium over another?
How can an art medium (pencil, colored pencil, paint, etc.) produce different results using a variety of techniques and processes?
How can we create works of art that reflect our life and culture?
How can we create works that communicate effectively?
Big Ideas
Artists make thoughtful and deliberate decisions in creating works of art.
Artists follow or break with tradition to pursue creative art production goals.
Creativity and innovative thinking are essential life skills that can be developed.
Priority standards
Visual Arts - Creating 1: Generate, organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Visual Arts - Creating 2: Relate knowledge and personal experiences to art production.
Why do artists select one medium over another?
How can an art medium (pencil, colored pencil, paint, etc.) produce different results using a variety of techniques and processes?
How can we create works of art that reflect our life and culture?
How can we create works that communicate effectively?
Big Ideas
Artists make thoughtful and deliberate decisions in creating works of art.
Artists follow or break with tradition to pursue creative art production goals.
Creativity and innovative thinking are essential life skills that can be developed.
Priority standards
Visual Arts - Creating 1: Generate, organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Visual Arts - Creating 2: Relate knowledge and personal experiences to art production.
Vocabulary
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AssessmentsSummative & RWE:
Students will create a selfie self-portrait using a variety of media techniques and processes. Students will be tested on color theory & color mixing in a hands-on way. |
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