AE17.VA.N.2

Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 09-12 - Visual Arts

AE17.VA.N.2
Utilize the elements and principles of art/design in an artistic investigation of present-day life using traditional and/or contemporary practices.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Artists and designers shape artistic investigations, following or breaking with traditions in pursuit of creative artmaking goals.
EQ: How does knowing the contexts, histories, and traditions of art forms help create works of art and design? Why do artists follow or break from established traditions? How do artists determine what resources and criteria are needed to formulate artistic investigations?

Skills Examples

Brainstorm: word association, thumbnail sketches, preliminary drawing, etc.
Discuss traditional media: Painting, Printmaking, Drawing, Ceramics, etc.
Discuss contemporary media: Multi-media, Mixed Media, Digital Photography, etc.
Implement the elements of art and principles of design when creating a graphite drawing.
Use a variety of techniques to create textures in a slab constructed ceramic piece.
Ensure that pencil lines, and fingerprints are erased, glued areas clean, with all media.
Apply the elements of art and principles of design in the production of two - and three-dimensional artwork.
Demonstrate the use of traditional, digital, and multimedia techniques to create a works of art such as comic strips, timelines, or the enhancement of images in imaging programs.
Demonstrate the use of three -dimensional expression in masks, puppets, dioramas, mobiles, etc.
Demonstrate safe and responsible handling of art materials, including cleanup, storage, and replenishment of supplies where applicable.
Identify safety and environmental regulations.
Collaboratively or independently review, based on stated criteria, one's portfolio of artwork for selected presentation for a school art exhibit.
Create an artist statement based on their body of artwork that demonstrates growth and achievement in the artistic processes.

Vocabulary

Artistic processes
Traditional Media
Contemporary Media
Craftsmanship
Experimentation
Aesthetics
Perception
Scale
Proportion
Develop artistic ideas and work
Build upon prior knowledge
Explore creative art-making goals
Communicate ideas
Artists create works of art that implement the art elements and principles of design - regardless if the artwork is traditional or contemporary.
Artists employ technical skills and craftsmanship when creating works of art.
Artists act responsibly when handling of tools and materials, following safety guidelines and are conscious of the environment which they work.
Artists reflect and revise upon their artwork throughout the creative process.
Develop excellence through practice and constructive critique.

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

COS Examples

Examples: Traditional: Painting, printmaking, drawing, or ceramics. Contemporary: Multi-media, mixed media, or digital photography.