MAMS Art and Design Lessons (Grade 7)
2016-2017 - First Semester
Grading Criteria:
1) Craftsmanship (Applying Techniques / Handling of Tools/Materials)
2) Creativity (Originality/Imagination)
3) Responsibility (Time on Task / Completing Work on Time)
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QUARTER ONE
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(7-1) Weeks of 8/(29-31)-9/1-2 THRU 10/31-11/4
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: During the quarter students will complete a series of drawing exercises using a variety of objects/images as resources.
Element(s) emphasized: Various.
Principle(s) emphasized: Various.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - L.8.2 Responsibility - A.8.2
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
What does it say about a person when they are good at drawing?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What are the steps involved with creating a realistic drawing?...
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(7-2) Weeks of 8/(29-31)-9/1-2 THRU 9/19-23
Description: Painting Unit
Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create two original watercolor paintings in the style of Z. L. Feng: the first will be a landscape, and the second will involve using image(s) of their choice.
Using warm and cool color schemes, students will incorporate washes and mingling techniques to create their impressionistic paintings. Students will mount their completed paintings. Elements emphasized: Color/Texture. Principles emphasized: Balance/ Contrast.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
In what ways can an impressionistic painting be more real than a photograph?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What is meant by color temperature?...
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(7-3) Weeks of 9/26-30 THRU 10/3-7
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create two original one-point perspective street scene designs with collage images. Students will mount their completed projects. Elements emphasized: Form and Value. Principles emphasized: Proportion and Space (Depth/Perspective).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.8
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
Why is it difficult for most middle school students to see in ‘perspective’?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What are three rules to follow when drawing a step-by-step perspective project?...
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(7-4) Weeks of 10/10-12(13-14) THRU 10/24-28
Description: Clay Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create a set of hand dishes with a ‘footed’ stand OR two slab containers using a template format. Students will glaze their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Mass, Color, and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Pattern (Repetition) and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.9
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What are some ways in which clay is important to life?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What are three rules for making sure that your clay project(s) ‘survive’?...
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(7-5) Weeks of 10/17-21 THRU 10/31-11/4
Description: Acrylic Painting Unit
Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create two original acrylic paintings in the style of Vincent Van Gogh using the Impasto technique. The first will be of a sunset, and the second will involve using image(s) of their choice.
Elements emphasized: Color/Texture.
Principles emphasized: Contrast/Harmony (Unity).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS: Where are some places where a person can ‘see’ impressionistic images in real life?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ: Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS: What are two ways in which acrylic paint differs from watercolor?...
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QUARTER TWO
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(7-1) Weeks of 11/7-11 THRU 1/16-19(20)
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: During the quarter students will complete a series of drawing exercises using a variety of objects/images as resources.
Element(s) emphasized: Various.
Principle(s) emphasized: Various.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - L.8.2 Responsibility - A.8.2
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTION(S): How do ‘good drawing skills’ help a person become better equipped for being successful in ‘life’?!...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ: Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTION(S): How do the EYES and BRAIN work together to make you better at drawing?...
What did you like best about these drawing projects?... Why?...
What is the most important thing you learned about doing these projects?...
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(7-2) Weeks of 11/7-11 THRU 11/28-12/2
Description: Painting Unit
Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create two original watercolor paintings in the style of Z. L. Feng: the first will be a landscape, and the second will involve using image(s) of their choice. Using warm and cool color schemes, students will incorporate washes and mingling techniques to create their impressionistic paintings. Students will mount their completed paintings. Elements emphasized: Color/Texture. Principles emphasized: Contrast/Harmony (Unity) State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8 / C.8.9
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
In what ways can an impressionistic painting be more real than a photograph?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What is meant by color temperature?...
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(7-3) Weeks of 12/5-9 THRU 12/19-22(23)
Description: Paining Unit
Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create two original acrylic paintings in the style of C. Michael Dudash emphasizing textured surfaces. The first will be of silhouetted human figures. The second will involve using image(s) of their choice. Students will mount their completed paintings. Elements emphasized: Shape, Value, Color and Texture.
Principles emphasized: Contrast and Harmony (Unity). State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
In what ways do silhouetted images in art appeal to the people who observe it?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What are the painting steps involved with creating smooth value transitions within the shapes or areas of a painting?...
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(7-4) Weeks of 1/ 2-6 THRU 1/16-19(20) Description: Clay Unit Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create two original clay wall-hangings. The first will be of a face design, and the second will be of a design of their choice. Students will glaze their projects. Element(s) emphasized: Mass, Color, and Texture. Principle(s) emphasized: Balance, Emphasis, and Space (Depth). State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8/8.9 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS: What are some ways in which clay is important to life?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What are three rules for making sure that your clay project(s) ‘survive’?...
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Second Semester
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QUARTER THREE
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(7-1) Weeks of 1/23-27 THRU 3/20-24
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: During the quarter students will complete a series of drawing exercises using a variety of objects/images as resources.
Element(s) emphasized: Various.
Principle(s) emphasized: Various.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - L.8.2 Responsibility - A.8.2
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
What does it say about a person when they are good at drawing?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What are the steps involved with creating a realistic drawing?...
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(7-2) Weeks of 1/23-27 THRU 1/30-2/10
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create two original one-point perspective street scene designs with collage/surrealistic images.
Students will mount their completed projects.
Elements emphasized: Form and Value. Principles emphasized: Proportion, Space (Depth/Perspective), and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.8/C.8.9
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
Why is it difficult for most middle school students to see in ‘perspective’?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What are three rules to follow when drawing a step-by-step perspective project?...
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(7-3) Weeks of 2/13-16(17) THRU 3/6-10 Description: Mixed-Media Sculpture Unit Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create two original mixed-media relief sculptures of human portraits. Students will mount their completed projects. Elements emphasized: Shape, Form, Mass, Color, Texture. Principles emphasized: Balance, Emphasis, Proportion, Pattern (Repetition), Space (Depth), and Variety. State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4/C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8/C.8.9
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS: Why do you think it is more difficult for people to create art in 3-D rather than 2-D?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ: Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS: What are two rules to follow when creating 3-D design?...
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2016-2017 - First Semester
Grading Criteria:
1) Craftsmanship (Applying Techniques / Handling of Tools/Materials)
2) Creativity (Originality/Imagination)
3) Responsibility (Time on Task / Completing Work on Time)
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QUARTER ONE
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(7-1) Weeks of 8/(29-31)-9/1-2 THRU 10/31-11/4
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: During the quarter students will complete a series of drawing exercises using a variety of objects/images as resources.
Element(s) emphasized: Various.
Principle(s) emphasized: Various.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - L.8.2 Responsibility - A.8.2
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
What does it say about a person when they are good at drawing?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What are the steps involved with creating a realistic drawing?...
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(7-2) Weeks of 8/(29-31)-9/1-2 THRU 9/19-23
Description: Painting Unit
Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create two original watercolor paintings in the style of Z. L. Feng: the first will be a landscape, and the second will involve using image(s) of their choice.
Using warm and cool color schemes, students will incorporate washes and mingling techniques to create their impressionistic paintings. Students will mount their completed paintings. Elements emphasized: Color/Texture. Principles emphasized: Balance/ Contrast.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
In what ways can an impressionistic painting be more real than a photograph?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What is meant by color temperature?...
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(7-3) Weeks of 9/26-30 THRU 10/3-7
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create two original one-point perspective street scene designs with collage images. Students will mount their completed projects. Elements emphasized: Form and Value. Principles emphasized: Proportion and Space (Depth/Perspective).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.8
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
Why is it difficult for most middle school students to see in ‘perspective’?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What are three rules to follow when drawing a step-by-step perspective project?...
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(7-4) Weeks of 10/10-12(13-14) THRU 10/24-28
Description: Clay Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create a set of hand dishes with a ‘footed’ stand OR two slab containers using a template format. Students will glaze their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Mass, Color, and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Pattern (Repetition) and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.9
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What are some ways in which clay is important to life?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What are three rules for making sure that your clay project(s) ‘survive’?...
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(7-5) Weeks of 10/17-21 THRU 10/31-11/4
Description: Acrylic Painting Unit
Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create two original acrylic paintings in the style of Vincent Van Gogh using the Impasto technique. The first will be of a sunset, and the second will involve using image(s) of their choice.
Elements emphasized: Color/Texture.
Principles emphasized: Contrast/Harmony (Unity).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS: Where are some places where a person can ‘see’ impressionistic images in real life?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ: Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS: What are two ways in which acrylic paint differs from watercolor?...
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QUARTER TWO
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(7-1) Weeks of 11/7-11 THRU 1/16-19(20)
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: During the quarter students will complete a series of drawing exercises using a variety of objects/images as resources.
Element(s) emphasized: Various.
Principle(s) emphasized: Various.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - L.8.2 Responsibility - A.8.2
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTION(S): How do ‘good drawing skills’ help a person become better equipped for being successful in ‘life’?!...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ: Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTION(S): How do the EYES and BRAIN work together to make you better at drawing?...
What did you like best about these drawing projects?... Why?...
What is the most important thing you learned about doing these projects?...
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(7-2) Weeks of 11/7-11 THRU 11/28-12/2
Description: Painting Unit
Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create two original watercolor paintings in the style of Z. L. Feng: the first will be a landscape, and the second will involve using image(s) of their choice. Using warm and cool color schemes, students will incorporate washes and mingling techniques to create their impressionistic paintings. Students will mount their completed paintings. Elements emphasized: Color/Texture. Principles emphasized: Contrast/Harmony (Unity) State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8 / C.8.9
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
In what ways can an impressionistic painting be more real than a photograph?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What is meant by color temperature?...
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(7-3) Weeks of 12/5-9 THRU 12/19-22(23)
Description: Paining Unit
Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create two original acrylic paintings in the style of C. Michael Dudash emphasizing textured surfaces. The first will be of silhouetted human figures. The second will involve using image(s) of their choice. Students will mount their completed paintings. Elements emphasized: Shape, Value, Color and Texture.
Principles emphasized: Contrast and Harmony (Unity). State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
In what ways do silhouetted images in art appeal to the people who observe it?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What are the painting steps involved with creating smooth value transitions within the shapes or areas of a painting?...
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(7-4) Weeks of 1/ 2-6 THRU 1/16-19(20) Description: Clay Unit Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create two original clay wall-hangings. The first will be of a face design, and the second will be of a design of their choice. Students will glaze their projects. Element(s) emphasized: Mass, Color, and Texture. Principle(s) emphasized: Balance, Emphasis, and Space (Depth). State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8/8.9 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS: What are some ways in which clay is important to life?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What are three rules for making sure that your clay project(s) ‘survive’?...
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Second Semester
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QUARTER THREE
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(7-1) Weeks of 1/23-27 THRU 3/20-24
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: During the quarter students will complete a series of drawing exercises using a variety of objects/images as resources.
Element(s) emphasized: Various.
Principle(s) emphasized: Various.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - L.8.2 Responsibility - A.8.2
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
What does it say about a person when they are good at drawing?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What are the steps involved with creating a realistic drawing?...
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(7-2) Weeks of 1/23-27 THRU 1/30-2/10
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create two original one-point perspective street scene designs with collage/surrealistic images.
Students will mount their completed projects.
Elements emphasized: Form and Value. Principles emphasized: Proportion, Space (Depth/Perspective), and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.8/C.8.9
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
Why is it difficult for most middle school students to see in ‘perspective’?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What are three rules to follow when drawing a step-by-step perspective project?...
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(7-3) Weeks of 2/13-16(17) THRU 3/6-10 Description: Mixed-Media Sculpture Unit Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create two original mixed-media relief sculptures of human portraits. Students will mount their completed projects. Elements emphasized: Shape, Form, Mass, Color, Texture. Principles emphasized: Balance, Emphasis, Proportion, Pattern (Repetition), Space (Depth), and Variety. State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4/C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8/C.8.9
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS: Why do you think it is more difficult for people to create art in 3-D rather than 2-D?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ: Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS: What are two rules to follow when creating 3-D design?...
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