WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

ART I STUDENT LEARNING OBJETIVES

Week 1: Elements of Art (Examples/definitions/assignment)

I can identify and explain the Elements of Art.
I can use magazines to give examples of the elements of art used in photos.

Week 2: Principles of Composition (Examples, definitions/assignment)

I can name and identify the six principles of composition
I can create a notebook that shows examples of each principle of composition with magazine pictures.

Week 3: Contour Drawing (PowerPoint /major project)

I can observe a demonstration on contour drawing
I can create three, 15 to 20 minute contour drawings.
I can create a complete composition using think/thin line quality and a simple shaded Value Pattern.

Week 4: Shape/Form/Shading (PowerPoint /major project)

I can understand the difference between shapes and forms.
I can understand the Five Qualities of Proper Shading.
I can draw and shade basic forms.
I can draw and shade a complex form.

Week 5: Color Chart (Student hand-out/work assignment)

I can identify the primary triad.
I can mix and identify the secondary triad and the tertiary colors.
I can make a color wheel and separate warm and cool colors.

Week 6: Spectrum Painting (PowerPoint /major project)

I can identify and use different types of line designs such as straight, wavy, curved, interrupted, and concentric line.
I can create a composition with any combination of line types.
I can paint event, flat areas using tempera paints.
I can use at least one of every color in the chromatic scale.

Week 7: Value Painting (PowerPoint/major project)

I can create a linear composition with a focal point, balance, and rhythm.
I can identify different letter forms such as Gothic, Roman, and Script.
I can create a monochromatic scheme and mix all colors and label them.
I can create a value pattern using nine values in a value scale.
I can create a composition with clean smooth edges and attention to detail.

Week 8: Portfolio

I can create a portfolio using artwork designed in ART I.
I can compose an artist statement to help viewers better understand my art.