7th and 8th Syllabus
Essential Questions
(that we have to ask ourselves again and again and again):
Why make art?
Are all objects art?
What choices can I make to express myself when making art?
Technically, how do I create different kinds of art objects?
Content (what are we going to learn?)
- About types of materials and how to use them
- About the art of different cultures from different times
- How to use the Principles and Elements of Design
- Drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Design
- Photography
- Ceramics
- Architecture
- History of Art
- Composition – two and three dimensional
- Technology and the Arts
- Personal expression through the arts
- Exhibition and the use of a portfolio
- How to participate in a critique
Outcomes (what will we be able to do?)
- Consciously make choices that communicate ideas in our artwork
- Demonstrate proficiency in working with art materials
- Use and maintain classroom equipment
- Solve visual problems creatively
- Reflect on artwork of one's own and of others
- Participate constructively in critiques
Assessments (what things will be graded?)
- Artwork
- Written Assignments
- Group Assignments
- Process Portfolios
- Final Project
- In-class projects
- Critiques
- Participation
- Work Ethic
- Effort and Attitude
Grading Criteria (what is our grade based on?)
- Level of Self-Challenge
- Content and communication of work
- Rubric of each assignment
- Effort and Attitude
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