| High School Curriculum Map 7th Grade Art Mr. Schotter |
| High School Art | 1st and 2nd Semester |
| Projects | Concepts/Benchmarks | Activities | Assessment |
| 1.Drawing techniques | Know the differences between materials, techniques and processes and effectively use them to communicate their ideas. Know the differences between art materials, techniques and processes used in creating the visual arts Line (element of art) Contrast (principle of art) Proportion (principle of art) | Copy/draw from 2Dsources Copy/ draw using grid Draw from life | Project rubric Sketchbook Informal-assessment Critiquing Self-evaluation |
| 2. 2D basics Drawing techniques Perspective Human proportions | Recognize the organization of ideas in the production of art. Generalize about the effect of visual structures and functions and reflect upon these effects in their own work. Line (element of art) Shape (element of art) Value (element of art) Space (element of art) Proportion (principle of art) | Drawing the human face Drawing the human form Sketch Gesture Landscape drawing Split portrait Graphite transfer (self-portrait) Color pencil | Project rubric Informal-assessment Critiquing Self-evaluation Presentation review Sketch Book |
| 3.Color Theory | Intentionally take advantage of the qualities and characteristics of art media, techniques, and processes to enhance communication of their experiences and ideas Know the differences among visual characteristics and purposes of art, and the effects it has upon their own works of art. Color (element of art) Space (element of art) Unity (principle of art) Harmony (principle of art) Variety (principle of art) Pattern (principle of art) | Color Wheel Tessellations Negative-Space Drawing Painting Chalk Drawing Scratch Art Print making (foam block) | Project rubric Sketchbook Informal-assessment Critiquing Self-evaluation |
| 4. Clay | Describe and place a variety of art objects in historical and cultural contexts. Understand and use subject matter, symbols, and art elements to demonstrate and understanding of aesthetic value of artwork. Texture (element of art) Form (element of art) Shape (element of art) Unity (principle of art) | Pinch Pot Glazing | Project rubric Informal-assessment Critiquing Self-evaluation |
| 5. Origami | Know that the visual arts have a history and specific relationships to different cultures. Understand how history, culture and the visual arts can influence each other in the making of art. Shape (element of art) Form (element of art) Color (element of art) Space (element of art) Pattern (principle of art) | 1,000 paper Cranes Additional origami art (for beyond required assignments of class) | Project rubric Sketchbook Informal-assessment Critiquing Self-evaluation |
| 5. Paper Mache Mask | Know that the visual arts have a history and specific relationships to different cultures. Be able to identify specific works of art as belonging to a particular culture, time or place. Analyze, describe, and demonstrate how factors of time and place (such as climate, resources, ideas, and technology) influence visual characteristics that give meaning and value to a work of art. Shape (element of art) Form (element of art) Color (element of art) Space (element of art) Balance (principle of art) | Construction and decorate Paper Mache mask | Project rubric Sketches and designs Informal-assessment Critiquing Self-evaluation |