Course Description:                                                                                                           

Level:  10-12 Grade                                                                                                            Credit: ½ or 1

Length: Semester/Year                                                                                                     Prerequisites: Successful completion of Art Survey I & II (grade B or better)

        May be repeated for credit                                                                                             and/or permission of instructor

Program: Arts                                                                                                                     Fee: $20.00 per semester

Description:

This is an advanced level art class for high school students who are serious about artistic development and/or a career in/or related to art. This course covers the advanced skills, knowledge, and techniques necessary for two and three-dimensional expression. Students will work with a variety of subject matter, materials, and techniques using elements and principles of design, art history, and prior experiences.  Students will be refine and improve their use and techniques for a variety of media, including pottery, clay sculpture, soapstone, plaster sculpture, mobiles, wood carving, pop sculpture, weaving, macramé, paper making, and other handicrafts. Students will develop a digital portfolio of their works, maintain a sketchbook throughout the year and write self-evaluations. Students will prepare works for an art show and critique finished works. Research papers, oral reports, midterm and final exams, participation and portfolio are the major components of the grade. Students may travel outside Unalaska area with the Art Club upon completion of additional requirements and fundraising.

Performance Standards

Students will be able to:

Alaska Reading, Writing, Math Performance Standards

Alaska Content Standards

Alaska Cultural Standards

Alaska Employability Standards

Assessment

Draw daily in a sketchbook, including notes, sketches, and studies related to ongoing class work.

E.A. 1, 2, 4, 5, E.D.3, E.B.1, 3, E.C.2

A.A.1, 2, LA.B.1-3, LA.C.1-3

C.4

A.1, 2, 6

Participation, Time on Task, Rubric

Create artworks from a variety of media using traditional and non-traditional techniques.

E.B.1, 3, E.C.2

A.A.1-4, LA.B.1, 3, LA.C.1-4, LA.D.1, 4, S.B.1, 3, 4, M.A.1-3, 5

C.4

A.1, 2, 6

Participation, Time on Task, Portfolio, Rubric

Demonstrate a competent level of drawing, painting, and construction skills, using the elements and principles of design in a conscious way.

E.C.2

A.A.1-4, S.B.1, 3, 4

A.1, 2, 6

Participation, Time on Task, Portfolio, Rubric

Experiment with a variety of materials and be able to explain the combinations used to create certain aesthetic results.

E.C.2

A.A. 1,2 A.C.1-4, S.B.1, 3, 4

A.1, 2, 6

Participation, Time on Task, Portfolio, Rubric

Use the elements and principles of design with understanding when writing a critique, or critiquing orally.

E.C.2

A.C.2

C.4

Participation, Rubric, Exams

Discuss what makes an object a work of art and how should it be evaluated (e.g. craftsmanship, function, organization, originality, technique, and theme).

C.1, 2, D.2, 3

C.4

Participation

Illustrate knowledge of color theories in own artworks.

E.C.2

A.A.1, 2

Participation, Time on Task, Portfolio, Rubric

Research and study various artists, art movements, art schools, and write research papers, present oral reports, or create multimedia presentations demonstrating understanding of the information gathered.

E.A.1, 2, 4, 5, E.B.1, 3, E.C. 2, E.D.2-4, E.E.1

A.A.7, A.B.1, 2, 6-9, A.C.6, A.D.8, H.A.1, 2, 5, 6, 8, H.B.1, 2, 4, 5, H.C.1-4, H.D.1, 3, 6, T.A.1-3, T.B.1-3, T.C.1-3, T.D.1-3, T.E.2, 4, 7

A.2, 3, 5, B.1, 2, C.4, D.5, E.5, 7, 8

A.1, 2, 6

Participation, Rubric, Exams

Study master works and create works based on understanding of the techniques, and ideas they used.

E.A.1, 2, 4, 5, E.B.1, 3, E.C. 2, E.D.2-4, E.E.1

A.A.1-2, A.B.1, 2, 6

A.2, 3, 5, B.1, 2, C.4, D.5, E.5, 7, 8

Participation, Time on Task, Portfolio, Rubric, Exams

Create original works based on solving problems for given parameters.

E.C.2

A.A.1-4, S.B.1, 3, 4

Participation, Time on Task, Portfolio, Rubric

Create an electronic portfolio (e.g. slideshow, website) and keep an actual portfolio.

E.A.1, 2, 4, 5, E.B.1, 3, E.C. 2, E.D.2-4, E.E.1

A.A.1-2

A.1, 2

Participation, Time on Task, Portfolio, Rubric

Prepare artwork for presentation.  Enter art shows and/or contests. Attend art shows, travel to art exhibits or museums.

A.C.1-5, M.A.1-3, 5

C.4

Participation, written assignments, Time on Task

Integrate other content areas in works of arts.

A.D.6, S.D.1, M.E.2, 3, H.D.6

Participation, Time on Task, Portfolio, Rubric

Use art materials, tools, and equipment in a safe and responsible way.

A.A.3, HL.A.1-3, HL.B.1, HL.D.1, 2

A. 6

Participation, Observation

Explore post secondary educational and career possibilities in the arts.

E.B.1, 3, E.D.2, 4, E.E.1

A.A.7, A.B.9, A.C.6, A.D.8, LA.A.1, LA.B.1-3, T.A.1-3, T.B.1-3

E.8

A.1-3, 5

Participation

Learn vocabulary specific to the arts.

E.B.1

A.C.1, 2, A.D.1-3

B.1

Worksheets, Exams