MAMS Art and Design Lesson Plans (Grade 7)
2012-2013 - 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)
Week of 9/4-7
Description: Design Projects
Detailed Description: Intro to class: Name Tags, Practice Drawings. Emphasis on pattern designs.
Continuous-line (mile long-line) drawings of flowers.
Elements emphasized: Line, Line Value, Shape.
Principles emphasized: Harmony (Unity) and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - L.8.4 Creativity - C.6.4 Responsibility - A.8.2
Assign Date: Tue, Sep 4 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Sep 7 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 9/10-14
Description: Drawing Projects
Detailed Description: Step-by-step drawings: eyes, nose and mouth.
Add initial and name designs.
Add colored-construction paper borders.
Add value/shading (gradation) techniques.
Element emphasized: Value.
Principle emphasized: Contrast.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.5 Responsibility - J.8.10
Assign Date: Mon, Sep 10 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Sep 14 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 9/17-21
Description: Painting Projects
Detailed Description: Watercolor washes painted on flower drawings.
Color theory: color temperature (warm and cool colors).
Complete drawings and paintings in mixed-media and collage techniques.
Element emphasized: Color.
Principles emphasized: Emphasis and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - L.8.1 Creativity - L.8.4 Responsibility - J.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Sep 17 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Sep 21 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 9/24-28
Description: Perspective Project
Detailed Description: Step-by-Step 1-point-perspective street scenes.
Use imaginations and mixed-media materials/techniques to create unique/fantasy environments.
Elements emphasized: Line and Shape.
Principles emphasized: Space (Depth/Perspective).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.4 Creativity - E.8.2 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Sep 24 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Sep 28 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 10/1-5
Description: Sculpture Unit
Detailed Description: 2-D exercises: Step-by-Step Human Figure proportions (Skeletons and Muscles);
Mixed-Media Robo people/Action poses (Mixed-Media)
Element emphasized: Shape.
Principles emphasized: Proportion and Movement.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - H.8.5 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, Oct 1 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Oct 5 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 10/8-12
Description: Sculpture Unit
Detailed Description: 3-D Human Action-Figures:
Step-by-Step constructions (Additive and Abstract Technique)
Elements emphasized: Shape/Form/Mass
Principles emphasized: Harmony (Unity), Movement, Space/Depth.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - H.8.4 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - D.8.5
Assign Date: Mon, Oct 8 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Oct 12 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 10/16-19
Description: Sculpture Unit
Detailed Description: 3-D Human Action-Figures
Step-by-Step constructions: Additive and Abstract Technique.
Splatter/spray paint sculptures using toothbrushes and tempera paint.
Elements emphasized: Shape/Form/Mass, Color, Texture.
Principles emphasized: Harmony (Unity), Movement, Space/Depth.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.4 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Tue, Oct 16 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Oct 19 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 10/22-25
Description: Sculpture Unit
Detailed Description: Work on and complete 3-D Human Action-Figures
Step-by-Step constructions: Additive and Abstract Technique. Splatter/spray paint sculptures using toothbrushes and tempera paint. Create name tags and display sculptures.
Elements emphasized: Shape/Form/Mass, Color, Texture.
Principles emphasized: Harmony (Unity), Movement, Space/Depth.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.4 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Oct 22 2012
Actual Due Date: Thu, Oct 25 2012
Max points possible: 100
Weeks of 10/29-11/2 and 11/5-6
Description: Painting Unit
Detailed Description: "Positive Word Paintings". Students create/sketch out original 'positive' word designs. Transfer final designs to double-strength cardboard 'canvases'. Trace in markers. Gradation painting technique demo. Paint your word designs by using acrylic paint and the painting techniques
of 'glazing' and gradation (changing values).
Elements emphasized: Color and Value.
Principle emphasized: Contrast and Harmony/Unity.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.4 Creativity - D.8.6 Responsibility - C.8.8_
Assign Date: Mon, Oct 29 2012
Actual Due Date: Tue, Nov 6 2012
Max points possible: 100
(End of First Quarter)
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(Start of Second Quarter)
Week of 11/7-9
Description: Drawing Unit
Description: Design Projects
Detailed Description: Intro to class: Name Tags, Practice Drawings. Emphasis on pattern designs.
Continuous-line (mile long-line) drawings of wildlife images.
Elements emphasized: Line, Line Value, Shape.
Principles emphasized: Harmony (Unity) and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - L.8.4 Creativity - C.6.4 Responsibility - A.8.2_
Assign Date: Wed, Nov 7 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Nov 9 2012
Max points possible: 100
Weeks of 11/12-16 and 11/19-20
Description: Drawing and Painting Units
Description: Design Projects
Detailed Description: Step-by-step drawings: Head proportions and facial features. Create shapes and pattern on portraits. Paint individual shapes using watercolor and value/shading (gradation) techniques.
Element emphasized: Value.
Principle emphasized: Contrast.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.5 Responsibility - J.8.10
Assign Date: Mon, Nov 12 2012
Actual Due Date: Tue Nov 20 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 11/26-30
Description: Painting Unit
Detailed Description: "Name and Decal Watercolor Paintings". Create original name and decal designs.
Trace in permanent markers. Fill shapes with watercolor minglings technique. Add colored-construction paper borders.
Elements emphasized: Color and Texture.
Principle emphasized: Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - J.8.10
Assign Date: Mon, Nov 26 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Nov 30 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 12/3-7
Description: Painting Unit
Detailed Description: "Name and Decal Watercolor Paintings". Complete original name and decal designs. Trace in permanent markers. Fill shapes with watercolor minglings technique. Add colored-construction paper borders.
Elements emphasized: Color and Texture.
Principle emphasized: Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - J.8.10
Assign Date: Mon, Dec 3 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Dec 7 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 12/10-14
Description: Painting Unit
Detailed Description: Step-by-Step proportion drawings of the human figure.
Skeleton and muscles. Add value and patterns.
Elements emphasized: Value, Shape and Form.
Principles emphasized: Contrast and Proportion.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - J.8.10
Assign Date: Mon, Dec 10 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Dec 14 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 12/17-21
Description: 2-D Mixed-Media Unit
Detailed Description: Step-by-Step mixed-media 2-D action-figure projects. Puppet patterns, continuous-line drawings, grid drawings, colored-pencils.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Form, Color.
Principles emphasized: Proportion, Unity, Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - J.8.5
Assign Date: Mon, Dec 17 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Dec 21 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 1/2-4
Description: Sculpture Unit
Detailed Description: Step-by-Step mixed-media 3-D action-figure projects. Cardboard constructions, additive technique. Acrylic spray painting.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Form, Mass, Color.
Principles emphasized: Proportion, Unity, Repetition/Rhythm/Movement.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - H.8.4 Creativity - G.8.3 Responsibility - J.8.5
Assign Date: Wed, Jan 2 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Jan 4 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 1/7-11
Description: Sculpture Unit
Detailed Description: Step-by-Step mixed-media 3-D action-figure projects. Cardboard constructions, additive technique. Acrylic spray painting.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Form, Mass, Color.
Principles emphasized: Proportion, Unity, Repetition/Rhythm/Movement.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.2 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, Jan 7 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Jan 11 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 1/14-16
Description: Sculpture Unit
Detailed Description: Complete mixed-media 3-D action-figure projects. Cardboard constructions, additive technique. Acrylic spray painting.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Form, Mass, Color.
Principles emphasized: Proportion, Unity, Repetition/Rhythm/Movement.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Jan 14 2013
Actual Due Date: Wed, Jan 16 2013
Max points possible: 100
Weeks of 1/17-18 and 1/21-22
Description: Relief Sculpture Unit
Detailed Description: Positive Word Relief Sculptures. Using cardboard and acrylic paint create an original relief sculpture of a positive word.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Form, Mass and Color.
Principles emphasized: Depth and Contrast.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.7 Creativity - C.8.2 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Thur, Jan 17 2013
Actual Due Date: Tue, Jan 22 2013
Max points possible: 100
(End of Second Quarter - First Semester)
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(Start of Third Quarter - Second Semester)
Weeks of 1/23-24 and 1/28-2/1
Description: Perspective Project
Detailed Description: Step-by-Step 1-point perspective street scenes and 2-point perspective houses.
Elements emphasized: Line and Shape.
Principles emphasized: Space (Depth/Perspective).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Wed, Jan 23 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Feb 1 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 2/4-8
Description: Perspective Collage Projects
Detailed Description: Create original surrealistic collages using 1-point perspective street scenes and 2-point perspective houses.
Elements emphasized: Shape and Texture.
Principles emphasized: Space (Depth/Perspective) and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, Feb 4 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Feb 8 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 2/11-14
Description: Perspective Collage Projects
Detailed Description: Complete original surrealistic collages adding watercolor washes, markers, ball-point pen designs and colored-construction paper borders.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Color and Texture.
Principles emphasized: Balance, Emphasis and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.7 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Feb 11 2013
Actual Due Date: Thu, Feb 14 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 2/18-22
Description: Printmaking Unit
Detailed Description: Positive Word Prints. Students create original positive word relief designs with Soft-Kut panels.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Color and Texture.
Principles emphasized: Balance and Contrast.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.7 Creativity - C.8.2 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, Feb 18 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Feb 22 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 2/25-3/1
Description: Printmaking Unit
Detailed Description: Positive Word Prints. Students complete original positive word relief designs with Soft-Kut panels.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Color and Texture.
Principles emphasized: Balance and Contrast.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.7 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Feb 25 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Mar 1 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 3/4-8
Description: Printmaking Unit
Detailed Description: Name and Personal Symbol Prints. Students create original Name and Personal Symbol relief designs with Soft-Kut panels.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Color and Texture.
Principles emphasized: Balance and Contrast.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Mar 4 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Mar 8 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 3/11-14
Description: Mixed-Media Unit
Detailed Description: Silhouetted Weaving Hangings. Students create original Mixed-Media projects that incorporate weaving techniques and various found/scrap objects/materials.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Color, Pattern and Texture.
Principles emphasized: Balance, Contrast and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.7 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, Mar 11 2013
Actual Due Date: Thur, Mar 14 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 3/18-22
Description: Mixed-Media Unit
Detailed Description: Silhouetted Weaving Hangings. Students complete original Mixed-Media projects that incorporate markers, colored-construction paper and various found/scrap objects/materials. Add silhouetted images and labels.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Color, Pattern and Texture.
Principles emphasized: Balance, Contrast and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.7 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Mar 18 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Mar 22 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 3/25-28
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: Patterned Grid Drawings. Students create grid formats on drawing paper and photo-copied images. Complete a grid drawing that also incorporates original pattern designs within each grid section.
Elements emphasized: Shape and Pattern.
Principle emphasized: Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Mar 25 2013
Actual Due Date: Thur, Mar 28 2013
Max points possible: 100
(End of Third Quarter)
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(Start of Fourth Quarter)
Week of 4/3-5
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Students create step-by-step 1-point perspective street scenes and 2-point
perspective buildings.
Elements: Line and Pattern.
Principles: Space and Repetition.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Wed, Apr 3 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Apr 5 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 4/8-12
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Students create and complete step-by-step 1-point perspective street scenes and
2-point perspective buildings. Add Patterns. Mount and label projects.
Elements: Line and Pattern.
Principles: Space and Repetition.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.2 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, Apr 8 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Apr 12 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 4/15-19
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Students create and complete step-by-step 1-point perspective street scenes and
2-point perspective buildings. Add Patterns, Markers and Value. Mount and label projects.
Elements: Line, Value and Pattern.
Principles: Space and Repetition.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Apr 15 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Apr 19 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 4/22-26
Description: Relief-Sculpture/Mosaic Unit
Detailed Description: Action-Figure Mosaics. Students create original step-by-step Relief-Sculpture and Mosaic Designs of action-figures.
Elements: Shape, Form, Mass and Texture.
Principles: Depth, Repetition, Rhythm, Movement and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, Apr 22 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Apr 26 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 4/29-5/3
Description: Relief-Sculpture/Mosaic Unit
Detailed Description: Action-Figure Mosaics. Applying color temperature concepts, students acrylic paint Relief-Sculpture and Mosaic Designs.
Element: Color.
Principles: Harmony/Unity and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.2 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Apr 29 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, May 3 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 5/6-5/10
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: Action-Figure Grid Drawings. Students create grid formats. Using ball-point pens, create details and Value in Positive Space; Original pattern designs in Negative space. Mount and label.
Elements: Line, Form, Value, Pattern and Texture.
Principles: Harmony/Unity and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, May 6 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, May 10 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 5/13-5/17
Description: Drawing and Painting Units
Detailed Description: Students create drawings of portrait proportions, facial features and hand designs. Add gradation techniques with graphite, colored-pencils and watercolors.
Elements: Various.
Principles: Various.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.5 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, May 13 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, May 17 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 5/20-5/24
Description: Caricature and Cartoon Units
Detailed Description: Students create a series of caricatures and cartoons from both photo-copied images and life.
Elements: Line and Shape.
Principle: Emphasis.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.5 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, May 20 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, May 24 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 5/28-5/31
Description: Painting Unit
Detailed Description: Jackson Pollock/Wassily Kandinsky Paintings. Using acrylic paint and stencils students will create original paintings combining the styles of Jackson Pollock and Wassily Kandinsky. Student will learn and apply the method of 'layering' paintings.
Elements: Color, Shape and Texture.
Principles: Contrast and Unity (Harmony).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.4 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Tue, May 28 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, May 31 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 6/3-6/5
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: Elements and Principles Drawings. Students will create a series of srep-by-step drawings that incorporated the Elements and Principles of Art and Design.
Elements: All.
Principles: All.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - E.8.5 Responsibility - C.8.1
Assign Date: Mon, June 3 2013
Actual Due Date: Wed, June 5 2013
Max points possible: 100
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MAMS Art and Design Lessons (Grade 7)
2015-2016 - 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)
QUARTER ONE
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(7-1) Week of 9/1-4
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original continuous one-line drawing using a variety of objects/images as resources.
Element(s) emphasized: Line and Line Value.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.5 Creativity - L.8.4 Responsibility - A.8.9
Assign Date: Tue, Sep 1 2015
Actual Due Date: Fri, Sep 4 2015
Max points possible: 100
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(7-2) Week of 9/8-11
Description: Scratchboard Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original positive/negative scratchboard design of their name or a positive/favorite word. Students will include a reflection/shadow of their names/words as part of the composition. Element(s) emphasized: Value and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Contrast.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Tue, Sep 8 2015
Actual Due Date: Fri, Sep 11 2015
Max points possible: 100
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(7-3) Weeks of 9/14-18 and 9/21-25
Description: Mountain Mosaics Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original mosaic project in pencils and colored-pencils that includes trees, mountains, and clouds.
Element(s) emphasized: Value and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Harmony (Unity).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.2 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, Sep 14 2015
Actual Due Date: Fri, Sep 25 2015
Max points possible: 100
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(7-4) Weeks of 10/5-9, 10/12-14, 10/19-23, 10/26-30, and 11/2-3
Description: Clay Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original clay container constructed in the coil technique. Students will also create a bowl thrown on the wheel that will be used as a base for a combination thrown/handbuilt container. Students will glaze their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Mass and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Harmony (Unity).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Oct 5 2015
Actual Due Date: Tue, Nov 3 2015
Max points possible: 100
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(7-5) Weeks of 9/28-10/2, 10/5-9, 10/12-14, 10/19-23, and 11/2-3
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create a series of 1-point perspective letters.
Element(s) emphasized: Line, Shape, and Form.
Principle(s) emphasized: Space (Depth/Perspective).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, Sep 28 2015
Actual Due Date: Tue, Nov 3 2015
Max points possible: 100
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End of First Quarter: 11/3/15
Start of Second Quarter: 11/4/15
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(7-1) Weeks of 11/4-6 THRU 11/24
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original continuous one-line drawing using a variety of objects/images as resources.
Element(s) emphasized: Line and Line Value.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.5 Creativity - L.8.4 Responsibility - A.8.9
Assign Date: Wed, Nov 4 2015
Actual Due Date: Tue, Nov 24 2015
Max points possible: 100
(7-2) Weeks of Weeks of 11/4-6, 11/9-13, and 11/16-17
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create a series of 1-point perspective letters and street scenes.
Element(s) emphasized: Line, Shape, and Form.
Principle(s) emphasized: Space (Depth/Perspective).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Wed, Nov 4 2015
Actual Due Date: Tue, Nov 17 2015
Max points possible: 100
(7-3) Weeks of 11/18-20 and 11/23-24
Description: Cartoon Unit
Detailed Description: Using a step-by-step technique, students will create a series of original cartoon characters. Students will eventually combine their cartoons with their 1-point perspective projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Line, Shape, and Form.
Principle(s) emphasized: Emphasis, Proportion, and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Wed, Nov 18 2015
Actual Due Date: Tue, Nov 24 2015
Max points possible: 100
(7-4) Weeks of 11/30-12/4 THRU 12/21-22
Description: Printmaking Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create an edition of original relief prints showing an animal, bird, or fish in motion. Students will use a ‘stamping’ technique to create their ‘motion’ designs. Students have the option of adding mixed-media to their projects. Students will mount their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Shape, Color, and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Harmony (Unity), Pattern (Repetition), Rhythm, and Movement.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Nov 30 2015
Actual Due Date: Tue, Dec 22 2015
Max points possible: 100
(7-5) Weeks of 12/21-22 THRU 1/4-8
Description: Mixed-Media/Weaving Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create an original mixed-media weaving project. The weavings will include personal name/nickname designs, fibers, and beads. Final projects will also include hanging devices.
Element(s) emphasized: Color and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Dec 21 2015
Actual Due Date: Fri, Jan 8 2016
Max points possible: 100
(7-6) Weeks of 1/11-15 and 1/18-19
Description: Watercolor Painting Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create original wildlife watercolor paintings using ‘layering’ and mingling techniques. Students will mount their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Color and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Jan 11 2016
Actual Due Date: Tue, Jan19 2016
Max points possible: 100
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End of Second Quarter/First Semester: 1/19/16
Start of Third Quarter/Second Semester: 1/20/16
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(7-1) Weeks of 1/20-21(22) THRU 2/1-5
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original continuous one-line drawing using a variety of objects/images as resources.
Element(s) emphasized: Line and Line Value.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.5 Creativity - L.8.4 Responsibility - A.8.9
Assign Date: Wed, Jan 20 2016
Actual Due Date: Fri, Feb 5 2016
Max points possible: 100
(7-2) Weeks of 1/25-29 THRU 2/8-12
Description: Watercolor Painting Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create original wildlife watercolor paintings using ‘layering’ and mingling techniques. Students will also use complementary colors and warm/cool color schemes. Students will mount their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Shape, Color and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Jan 25 2016
Actual Due Date: Fri, Feb 12 2016
Max points possible: 100
(7-3) Weeks of 2/15-18(19) THRU 3/14-18
Description: Clay Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original clay container constructed in the coil technique. Students will also create a bowl thrown on the wheel that will be used as a base for a combination thrown/hand-built container. Students will glaze their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Mass and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Harmony (Unity).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Feb 15 2016
Actual Due Date: Fri, Mar 18 2016
Max points possible: 100
(7-4) Weeks of 3/2-4 THRU 3/7-8
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original mixed-media drawing that involves over-lapping hands and the gradation drawing technique. Students will mount their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Line and Value.
Principle(s) emphasized: Contrast and Pattern (Repetition).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - A.8.8
Assign Date: Wed, Mar 2 2016
Actual Due Date: Tue, Mar 8 2016
Max points possible: 100
(7-5) Weeks of 3/9-11 THRU 3/24(25)
Description: Printmaking Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create an edition of original relief prints of a subject matter of their choice that emphasizes positive/negative design. Students will mount their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Shape, Color, and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance, Contrast, and Emphasis.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Wed, Mar 9 2016
Actual Due Date: Thu, Mar 24 2016
Max points possible: 100
End of Third Quarter/Second Semester: 3/24/16
Start of Fourth Quarter/Second Semester: 3/30/16
(7-1) Weeks of 3/(28-29)30 THRU 5/16-20
Description: Mixed-Media Portrait Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create portrait/profile drawings. Students will learn about the proportions of the head and facial features, as well as how to turn their portraits into abstract/cubism designs. Students will also add value/gradation, markers, and watercolor to their projects. Students will mount their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Line, Line Value, Shape, Value, Color, and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Contrast, Emphasis, Harmony (Unity), Proportion, and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8/C.8.9
Assign Date: Wed, Mar 30 2016
Actual Due Date: Fri, May 20 2016
Max points possible: 100
(7-2) Week of 4/4-8
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create a 1-point perspective drawing of a stadium. Students will add pencil gradation and an action-sports figure to their designs. Students will also mount their projects. Element(s) emphasized: Form and Value.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance, Contrast, Pattern, and Space (Depth/Perspective).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8/8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Apr 4 2016
Actual Due Date: Fri, Apr 8 12 2016
Max points possible: 100
(7-3) Weeks of 4/11-15 THRU 5/9-13
Description: Architectural Design Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create an original 3-D model of a large-crowd structure (stadium).
Element(s) emphasized: Shape and Mass.
Principle(s) emphasized: Proportion, Space (Depth/Perspective), and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8/C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Apr 11 2016
Actual Due Date: Fri, May 13 12 2016
Max points possible: 100
(7-4) Weeks of 5/16-20 THRU 5/(30)31-6/3
Description: Mixed-Media Painting Unit
Detailed Description: Using the ‘mingling’ painting technique, students will create an original watercolor design of their names, initials, or nicknames. Students will then trace the watercolor lines with markers and also mount their projects. Element(s) emphasized: Line, Shape, Color, and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Harmony (Unity), Pattern (Repetition), and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8/C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, May 16 16
Actual Due Date: Fri, June 3 2016
Max points possible: 100
(7-5) Weeks of 5/23-27 THRU 5/(30)31-6/3
Description: Clay Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create a clay project(s) of their choice using any technique of their choice. Students will glaze or acrylic paint their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Various.
Principle(s) emphasized: Various.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8/C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, May 23 16
Actual Due Date: Fri, June 3 2016
Max points possible: 100
2012-2013 - 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)
Week of 9/4-7
Description: Design Projects
Detailed Description: Intro to class: Name Tags, Practice Drawings. Emphasis on pattern designs.
Continuous-line (mile long-line) drawings of flowers.
Elements emphasized: Line, Line Value, Shape.
Principles emphasized: Harmony (Unity) and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - L.8.4 Creativity - C.6.4 Responsibility - A.8.2
Assign Date: Tue, Sep 4 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Sep 7 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 9/10-14
Description: Drawing Projects
Detailed Description: Step-by-step drawings: eyes, nose and mouth.
Add initial and name designs.
Add colored-construction paper borders.
Add value/shading (gradation) techniques.
Element emphasized: Value.
Principle emphasized: Contrast.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.5 Responsibility - J.8.10
Assign Date: Mon, Sep 10 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Sep 14 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 9/17-21
Description: Painting Projects
Detailed Description: Watercolor washes painted on flower drawings.
Color theory: color temperature (warm and cool colors).
Complete drawings and paintings in mixed-media and collage techniques.
Element emphasized: Color.
Principles emphasized: Emphasis and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - L.8.1 Creativity - L.8.4 Responsibility - J.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Sep 17 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Sep 21 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 9/24-28
Description: Perspective Project
Detailed Description: Step-by-Step 1-point-perspective street scenes.
Use imaginations and mixed-media materials/techniques to create unique/fantasy environments.
Elements emphasized: Line and Shape.
Principles emphasized: Space (Depth/Perspective).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.4 Creativity - E.8.2 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Sep 24 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Sep 28 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 10/1-5
Description: Sculpture Unit
Detailed Description: 2-D exercises: Step-by-Step Human Figure proportions (Skeletons and Muscles);
Mixed-Media Robo people/Action poses (Mixed-Media)
Element emphasized: Shape.
Principles emphasized: Proportion and Movement.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - H.8.5 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, Oct 1 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Oct 5 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 10/8-12
Description: Sculpture Unit
Detailed Description: 3-D Human Action-Figures:
Step-by-Step constructions (Additive and Abstract Technique)
Elements emphasized: Shape/Form/Mass
Principles emphasized: Harmony (Unity), Movement, Space/Depth.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - H.8.4 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - D.8.5
Assign Date: Mon, Oct 8 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Oct 12 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 10/16-19
Description: Sculpture Unit
Detailed Description: 3-D Human Action-Figures
Step-by-Step constructions: Additive and Abstract Technique.
Splatter/spray paint sculptures using toothbrushes and tempera paint.
Elements emphasized: Shape/Form/Mass, Color, Texture.
Principles emphasized: Harmony (Unity), Movement, Space/Depth.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.4 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Tue, Oct 16 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Oct 19 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 10/22-25
Description: Sculpture Unit
Detailed Description: Work on and complete 3-D Human Action-Figures
Step-by-Step constructions: Additive and Abstract Technique. Splatter/spray paint sculptures using toothbrushes and tempera paint. Create name tags and display sculptures.
Elements emphasized: Shape/Form/Mass, Color, Texture.
Principles emphasized: Harmony (Unity), Movement, Space/Depth.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.4 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Oct 22 2012
Actual Due Date: Thu, Oct 25 2012
Max points possible: 100
Weeks of 10/29-11/2 and 11/5-6
Description: Painting Unit
Detailed Description: "Positive Word Paintings". Students create/sketch out original 'positive' word designs. Transfer final designs to double-strength cardboard 'canvases'. Trace in markers. Gradation painting technique demo. Paint your word designs by using acrylic paint and the painting techniques
of 'glazing' and gradation (changing values).
Elements emphasized: Color and Value.
Principle emphasized: Contrast and Harmony/Unity.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.4 Creativity - D.8.6 Responsibility - C.8.8_
Assign Date: Mon, Oct 29 2012
Actual Due Date: Tue, Nov 6 2012
Max points possible: 100
(End of First Quarter)
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(Start of Second Quarter)
Week of 11/7-9
Description: Drawing Unit
Description: Design Projects
Detailed Description: Intro to class: Name Tags, Practice Drawings. Emphasis on pattern designs.
Continuous-line (mile long-line) drawings of wildlife images.
Elements emphasized: Line, Line Value, Shape.
Principles emphasized: Harmony (Unity) and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - L.8.4 Creativity - C.6.4 Responsibility - A.8.2_
Assign Date: Wed, Nov 7 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Nov 9 2012
Max points possible: 100
Weeks of 11/12-16 and 11/19-20
Description: Drawing and Painting Units
Description: Design Projects
Detailed Description: Step-by-step drawings: Head proportions and facial features. Create shapes and pattern on portraits. Paint individual shapes using watercolor and value/shading (gradation) techniques.
Element emphasized: Value.
Principle emphasized: Contrast.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.5 Responsibility - J.8.10
Assign Date: Mon, Nov 12 2012
Actual Due Date: Tue Nov 20 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 11/26-30
Description: Painting Unit
Detailed Description: "Name and Decal Watercolor Paintings". Create original name and decal designs.
Trace in permanent markers. Fill shapes with watercolor minglings technique. Add colored-construction paper borders.
Elements emphasized: Color and Texture.
Principle emphasized: Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - J.8.10
Assign Date: Mon, Nov 26 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Nov 30 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 12/3-7
Description: Painting Unit
Detailed Description: "Name and Decal Watercolor Paintings". Complete original name and decal designs. Trace in permanent markers. Fill shapes with watercolor minglings technique. Add colored-construction paper borders.
Elements emphasized: Color and Texture.
Principle emphasized: Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - J.8.10
Assign Date: Mon, Dec 3 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Dec 7 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 12/10-14
Description: Painting Unit
Detailed Description: Step-by-Step proportion drawings of the human figure.
Skeleton and muscles. Add value and patterns.
Elements emphasized: Value, Shape and Form.
Principles emphasized: Contrast and Proportion.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - J.8.10
Assign Date: Mon, Dec 10 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Dec 14 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 12/17-21
Description: 2-D Mixed-Media Unit
Detailed Description: Step-by-Step mixed-media 2-D action-figure projects. Puppet patterns, continuous-line drawings, grid drawings, colored-pencils.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Form, Color.
Principles emphasized: Proportion, Unity, Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - J.8.5
Assign Date: Mon, Dec 17 2012
Actual Due Date: Fri, Dec 21 2012
Max points possible: 100
Week of 1/2-4
Description: Sculpture Unit
Detailed Description: Step-by-Step mixed-media 3-D action-figure projects. Cardboard constructions, additive technique. Acrylic spray painting.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Form, Mass, Color.
Principles emphasized: Proportion, Unity, Repetition/Rhythm/Movement.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - H.8.4 Creativity - G.8.3 Responsibility - J.8.5
Assign Date: Wed, Jan 2 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Jan 4 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 1/7-11
Description: Sculpture Unit
Detailed Description: Step-by-Step mixed-media 3-D action-figure projects. Cardboard constructions, additive technique. Acrylic spray painting.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Form, Mass, Color.
Principles emphasized: Proportion, Unity, Repetition/Rhythm/Movement.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.2 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, Jan 7 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Jan 11 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 1/14-16
Description: Sculpture Unit
Detailed Description: Complete mixed-media 3-D action-figure projects. Cardboard constructions, additive technique. Acrylic spray painting.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Form, Mass, Color.
Principles emphasized: Proportion, Unity, Repetition/Rhythm/Movement.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Jan 14 2013
Actual Due Date: Wed, Jan 16 2013
Max points possible: 100
Weeks of 1/17-18 and 1/21-22
Description: Relief Sculpture Unit
Detailed Description: Positive Word Relief Sculptures. Using cardboard and acrylic paint create an original relief sculpture of a positive word.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Form, Mass and Color.
Principles emphasized: Depth and Contrast.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.7 Creativity - C.8.2 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Thur, Jan 17 2013
Actual Due Date: Tue, Jan 22 2013
Max points possible: 100
(End of Second Quarter - First Semester)
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(Start of Third Quarter - Second Semester)
Weeks of 1/23-24 and 1/28-2/1
Description: Perspective Project
Detailed Description: Step-by-Step 1-point perspective street scenes and 2-point perspective houses.
Elements emphasized: Line and Shape.
Principles emphasized: Space (Depth/Perspective).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Wed, Jan 23 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Feb 1 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 2/4-8
Description: Perspective Collage Projects
Detailed Description: Create original surrealistic collages using 1-point perspective street scenes and 2-point perspective houses.
Elements emphasized: Shape and Texture.
Principles emphasized: Space (Depth/Perspective) and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, Feb 4 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Feb 8 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 2/11-14
Description: Perspective Collage Projects
Detailed Description: Complete original surrealistic collages adding watercolor washes, markers, ball-point pen designs and colored-construction paper borders.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Color and Texture.
Principles emphasized: Balance, Emphasis and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.7 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Feb 11 2013
Actual Due Date: Thu, Feb 14 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 2/18-22
Description: Printmaking Unit
Detailed Description: Positive Word Prints. Students create original positive word relief designs with Soft-Kut panels.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Color and Texture.
Principles emphasized: Balance and Contrast.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.7 Creativity - C.8.2 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, Feb 18 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Feb 22 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 2/25-3/1
Description: Printmaking Unit
Detailed Description: Positive Word Prints. Students complete original positive word relief designs with Soft-Kut panels.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Color and Texture.
Principles emphasized: Balance and Contrast.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.7 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Feb 25 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Mar 1 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 3/4-8
Description: Printmaking Unit
Detailed Description: Name and Personal Symbol Prints. Students create original Name and Personal Symbol relief designs with Soft-Kut panels.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Color and Texture.
Principles emphasized: Balance and Contrast.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Mar 4 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Mar 8 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 3/11-14
Description: Mixed-Media Unit
Detailed Description: Silhouetted Weaving Hangings. Students create original Mixed-Media projects that incorporate weaving techniques and various found/scrap objects/materials.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Color, Pattern and Texture.
Principles emphasized: Balance, Contrast and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.7 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, Mar 11 2013
Actual Due Date: Thur, Mar 14 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 3/18-22
Description: Mixed-Media Unit
Detailed Description: Silhouetted Weaving Hangings. Students complete original Mixed-Media projects that incorporate markers, colored-construction paper and various found/scrap objects/materials. Add silhouetted images and labels.
Elements emphasized: Shape, Color, Pattern and Texture.
Principles emphasized: Balance, Contrast and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.7 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Mar 18 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Mar 22 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 3/25-28
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: Patterned Grid Drawings. Students create grid formats on drawing paper and photo-copied images. Complete a grid drawing that also incorporates original pattern designs within each grid section.
Elements emphasized: Shape and Pattern.
Principle emphasized: Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Mar 25 2013
Actual Due Date: Thur, Mar 28 2013
Max points possible: 100
(End of Third Quarter)
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(Start of Fourth Quarter)
Week of 4/3-5
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Students create step-by-step 1-point perspective street scenes and 2-point
perspective buildings.
Elements: Line and Pattern.
Principles: Space and Repetition.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Wed, Apr 3 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Apr 5 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 4/8-12
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Students create and complete step-by-step 1-point perspective street scenes and
2-point perspective buildings. Add Patterns. Mount and label projects.
Elements: Line and Pattern.
Principles: Space and Repetition.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.2 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, Apr 8 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Apr 12 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 4/15-19
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Students create and complete step-by-step 1-point perspective street scenes and
2-point perspective buildings. Add Patterns, Markers and Value. Mount and label projects.
Elements: Line, Value and Pattern.
Principles: Space and Repetition.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Apr 15 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Apr 19 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 4/22-26
Description: Relief-Sculpture/Mosaic Unit
Detailed Description: Action-Figure Mosaics. Students create original step-by-step Relief-Sculpture and Mosaic Designs of action-figures.
Elements: Shape, Form, Mass and Texture.
Principles: Depth, Repetition, Rhythm, Movement and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, Apr 22 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, Apr 26 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 4/29-5/3
Description: Relief-Sculpture/Mosaic Unit
Detailed Description: Action-Figure Mosaics. Applying color temperature concepts, students acrylic paint Relief-Sculpture and Mosaic Designs.
Element: Color.
Principles: Harmony/Unity and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.2 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Apr 29 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, May 3 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 5/6-5/10
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: Action-Figure Grid Drawings. Students create grid formats. Using ball-point pens, create details and Value in Positive Space; Original pattern designs in Negative space. Mount and label.
Elements: Line, Form, Value, Pattern and Texture.
Principles: Harmony/Unity and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, May 6 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, May 10 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 5/13-5/17
Description: Drawing and Painting Units
Detailed Description: Students create drawings of portrait proportions, facial features and hand designs. Add gradation techniques with graphite, colored-pencils and watercolors.
Elements: Various.
Principles: Various.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.5 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, May 13 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, May 17 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 5/20-5/24
Description: Caricature and Cartoon Units
Detailed Description: Students create a series of caricatures and cartoons from both photo-copied images and life.
Elements: Line and Shape.
Principle: Emphasis.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.5 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, May 20 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, May 24 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 5/28-5/31
Description: Painting Unit
Detailed Description: Jackson Pollock/Wassily Kandinsky Paintings. Using acrylic paint and stencils students will create original paintings combining the styles of Jackson Pollock and Wassily Kandinsky. Student will learn and apply the method of 'layering' paintings.
Elements: Color, Shape and Texture.
Principles: Contrast and Unity (Harmony).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.4 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Tue, May 28 2013
Actual Due Date: Fri, May 31 2013
Max points possible: 100
Week of 6/3-6/5
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: Elements and Principles Drawings. Students will create a series of srep-by-step drawings that incorporated the Elements and Principles of Art and Design.
Elements: All.
Principles: All.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - E.8.5 Responsibility - C.8.1
Assign Date: Mon, June 3 2013
Actual Due Date: Wed, June 5 2013
Max points possible: 100
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MAMS Art and Design Lessons (Grade 7)
2015-2016 - 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)
QUARTER ONE
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(7-1) Week of 9/1-4
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original continuous one-line drawing using a variety of objects/images as resources.
Element(s) emphasized: Line and Line Value.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.5 Creativity - L.8.4 Responsibility - A.8.9
Assign Date: Tue, Sep 1 2015
Actual Due Date: Fri, Sep 4 2015
Max points possible: 100
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(7-2) Week of 9/8-11
Description: Scratchboard Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original positive/negative scratchboard design of their name or a positive/favorite word. Students will include a reflection/shadow of their names/words as part of the composition. Element(s) emphasized: Value and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Contrast.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Tue, Sep 8 2015
Actual Due Date: Fri, Sep 11 2015
Max points possible: 100
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(7-3) Weeks of 9/14-18 and 9/21-25
Description: Mountain Mosaics Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original mosaic project in pencils and colored-pencils that includes trees, mountains, and clouds.
Element(s) emphasized: Value and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Harmony (Unity).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.2 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, Sep 14 2015
Actual Due Date: Fri, Sep 25 2015
Max points possible: 100
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(7-4) Weeks of 10/5-9, 10/12-14, 10/19-23, 10/26-30, and 11/2-3
Description: Clay Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original clay container constructed in the coil technique. Students will also create a bowl thrown on the wheel that will be used as a base for a combination thrown/handbuilt container. Students will glaze their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Mass and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Harmony (Unity).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Oct 5 2015
Actual Due Date: Tue, Nov 3 2015
Max points possible: 100
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(7-5) Weeks of 9/28-10/2, 10/5-9, 10/12-14, 10/19-23, and 11/2-3
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create a series of 1-point perspective letters.
Element(s) emphasized: Line, Shape, and Form.
Principle(s) emphasized: Space (Depth/Perspective).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Mon, Sep 28 2015
Actual Due Date: Tue, Nov 3 2015
Max points possible: 100
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End of First Quarter: 11/3/15
Start of Second Quarter: 11/4/15
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(7-1) Weeks of 11/4-6 THRU 11/24
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original continuous one-line drawing using a variety of objects/images as resources.
Element(s) emphasized: Line and Line Value.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.5 Creativity - L.8.4 Responsibility - A.8.9
Assign Date: Wed, Nov 4 2015
Actual Due Date: Tue, Nov 24 2015
Max points possible: 100
(7-2) Weeks of Weeks of 11/4-6, 11/9-13, and 11/16-17
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create a series of 1-point perspective letters and street scenes.
Element(s) emphasized: Line, Shape, and Form.
Principle(s) emphasized: Space (Depth/Perspective).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Wed, Nov 4 2015
Actual Due Date: Tue, Nov 17 2015
Max points possible: 100
(7-3) Weeks of 11/18-20 and 11/23-24
Description: Cartoon Unit
Detailed Description: Using a step-by-step technique, students will create a series of original cartoon characters. Students will eventually combine their cartoons with their 1-point perspective projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Line, Shape, and Form.
Principle(s) emphasized: Emphasis, Proportion, and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.3 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Wed, Nov 18 2015
Actual Due Date: Tue, Nov 24 2015
Max points possible: 100
(7-4) Weeks of 11/30-12/4 THRU 12/21-22
Description: Printmaking Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create an edition of original relief prints showing an animal, bird, or fish in motion. Students will use a ‘stamping’ technique to create their ‘motion’ designs. Students have the option of adding mixed-media to their projects. Students will mount their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Shape, Color, and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Harmony (Unity), Pattern (Repetition), Rhythm, and Movement.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Nov 30 2015
Actual Due Date: Tue, Dec 22 2015
Max points possible: 100
(7-5) Weeks of 12/21-22 THRU 1/4-8
Description: Mixed-Media/Weaving Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create an original mixed-media weaving project. The weavings will include personal name/nickname designs, fibers, and beads. Final projects will also include hanging devices.
Element(s) emphasized: Color and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Dec 21 2015
Actual Due Date: Fri, Jan 8 2016
Max points possible: 100
(7-6) Weeks of 1/11-15 and 1/18-19
Description: Watercolor Painting Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create original wildlife watercolor paintings using ‘layering’ and mingling techniques. Students will mount their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Color and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Jan 11 2016
Actual Due Date: Tue, Jan19 2016
Max points possible: 100
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End of Second Quarter/First Semester: 1/19/16
Start of Third Quarter/Second Semester: 1/20/16
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(7-1) Weeks of 1/20-21(22) THRU 2/1-5
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original continuous one-line drawing using a variety of objects/images as resources.
Element(s) emphasized: Line and Line Value.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.5 Creativity - L.8.4 Responsibility - A.8.9
Assign Date: Wed, Jan 20 2016
Actual Due Date: Fri, Feb 5 2016
Max points possible: 100
(7-2) Weeks of 1/25-29 THRU 2/8-12
Description: Watercolor Painting Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create original wildlife watercolor paintings using ‘layering’ and mingling techniques. Students will also use complementary colors and warm/cool color schemes. Students will mount their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Shape, Color and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Jan 25 2016
Actual Due Date: Fri, Feb 12 2016
Max points possible: 100
(7-3) Weeks of 2/15-18(19) THRU 3/14-18
Description: Clay Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original clay container constructed in the coil technique. Students will also create a bowl thrown on the wheel that will be used as a base for a combination thrown/hand-built container. Students will glaze their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Mass and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and Harmony (Unity).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Feb 15 2016
Actual Due Date: Fri, Mar 18 2016
Max points possible: 100
(7-4) Weeks of 3/2-4 THRU 3/7-8
Description: Drawing Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original mixed-media drawing that involves over-lapping hands and the gradation drawing technique. Students will mount their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Line and Value.
Principle(s) emphasized: Contrast and Pattern (Repetition).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.4 Responsibility - A.8.8
Assign Date: Wed, Mar 2 2016
Actual Due Date: Tue, Mar 8 2016
Max points possible: 100
(7-5) Weeks of 3/9-11 THRU 3/24(25)
Description: Printmaking Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create an edition of original relief prints of a subject matter of their choice that emphasizes positive/negative design. Students will mount their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Shape, Color, and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance, Contrast, and Emphasis.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8
Assign Date: Wed, Mar 9 2016
Actual Due Date: Thu, Mar 24 2016
Max points possible: 100
End of Third Quarter/Second Semester: 3/24/16
Start of Fourth Quarter/Second Semester: 3/30/16
(7-1) Weeks of 3/(28-29)30 THRU 5/16-20
Description: Mixed-Media Portrait Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create portrait/profile drawings. Students will learn about the proportions of the head and facial features, as well as how to turn their portraits into abstract/cubism designs. Students will also add value/gradation, markers, and watercolor to their projects. Students will mount their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Line, Line Value, Shape, Value, Color, and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Contrast, Emphasis, Harmony (Unity), Proportion, and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8/C.8.9
Assign Date: Wed, Mar 30 2016
Actual Due Date: Fri, May 20 2016
Max points possible: 100
(7-2) Week of 4/4-8
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create a 1-point perspective drawing of a stadium. Students will add pencil gradation and an action-sports figure to their designs. Students will also mount their projects. Element(s) emphasized: Form and Value.
Principle(s) emphasized: Balance, Contrast, Pattern, and Space (Depth/Perspective).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8/8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Apr 4 2016
Actual Due Date: Fri, Apr 8 12 2016
Max points possible: 100
(7-3) Weeks of 4/11-15 THRU 5/9-13
Description: Architectural Design Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create an original 3-D model of a large-crowd structure (stadium).
Element(s) emphasized: Shape and Mass.
Principle(s) emphasized: Proportion, Space (Depth/Perspective), and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8/C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, Apr 11 2016
Actual Due Date: Fri, May 13 12 2016
Max points possible: 100
(7-4) Weeks of 5/16-20 THRU 5/(30)31-6/3
Description: Mixed-Media Painting Unit
Detailed Description: Using the ‘mingling’ painting technique, students will create an original watercolor design of their names, initials, or nicknames. Students will then trace the watercolor lines with markers and also mount their projects. Element(s) emphasized: Line, Shape, Color, and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Harmony (Unity), Pattern (Repetition), and Variety.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8/C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, May 16 16
Actual Due Date: Fri, June 3 2016
Max points possible: 100
(7-5) Weeks of 5/23-27 THRU 5/(30)31-6/3
Description: Clay Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create a clay project(s) of their choice using any technique of their choice. Students will glaze or acrylic paint their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Various.
Principle(s) emphasized: Various.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8/C.8.9
Assign Date: Mon, May 23 16
Actual Due Date: Fri, June 3 2016
Max points possible: 100