MAMS Art and Design Lessons (Grade 6)
2016-2017 - First Semester
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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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(6-1) 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:
In what ways does being able to draw make you a better person?...
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 initial steps involved with creating a realistic drawing?...
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(6-2) Weeks of 9/(5)6-9 THRU 10/3-7
Description: Class Giant Grid Unit
Detailed Description: Working as a class, students will create a giant class grid project. Using mixed-media of watercolor and oil pastel, students will focus on abstract and non-objective designs when creating their grid sections.
Elements emphasized: Shape/Value/Texture.
Principles emphasized: Contrast/Proportion.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
How does working as a ‘team’ make you a better artist?...
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 the definition of ‘abstract’ art?...
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(6-3) Weeks of 9/19-23 THRU 10/3-7
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create a 1-point perspective design that includes boxes, value, and collage designs. Students will also add mixed-media to and then mount their completed projects.
Elements emphasized: Form and Value.
Principles emphasized: Proportion, Pattern (Repetition), 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 ‘seeing’ the world in 3-D for an artist a good thing?...
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 important things to consider when doing perspective drawings?...
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(6-4) Weeks of 10/10-14 THRU 10/31-11/4
Description: Painting Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original monochromatic acrylic painting of action-figures in the Cubism style. Students will first create a ‘puppet’ template and composition of a figure(s) in action for their paintings. Elements emphasized: Shape, Value, and Color.
Principles emphasized: Pattern (Repetition), Rhythm, and Movement.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.9
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
Why do you think artists created and worked in the style of cubism?...
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 five steps to painting with acrylic when using the ‘glazing’/’gradation’ technique?...
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QUARTER TWO
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(6-5) 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) QUESTIONS:
In what ways does being able to draw make you a better person?...
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 initial steps involved with creating a realistic drawing?...
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(6-6) Weeks of 11/7-11 THRU 11/28-12/2
Description: Mixed-Media Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original mixed-media project of ‘Hands and Hair’ images that emphasize Value and Line Value.
Element(s) emphasized: Line Value, Value, and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Harmony (Unity) and Pattern (Repetition).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
What kind of statement or story could you be making with your finished project?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What were the points to remember when creating value changes for this project?...
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(6-7) Weeks of 1/2-6 THRU 1/16-19(20) Description: Printmaking Unit Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create two editions of original reduction (multi-color) prints. The first edition will be of a landscape that includes a tree(s), mountain(s), cloud(s), sun, bird(s), rocks, and a river or road. The second edition will be of an image of the student's choice. Students will mount their favorite prints.
Element(s) emphasized: Shape, Mass, Color, and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Contrast, Harmony (Unity), Balance and Space (Depth/Perspective).
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:
Where in our culture can we find examples of ‘prints’?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
How does a ‘Reduction’ Print get its name?...
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Second Semester
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QUARTER THREE
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(6-1) 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:
In what ways does being able to draw make you a better person?...
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 initial steps involved with creating a realistic drawing?...
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(6-2) Weeks of 1/23-27 THRU 1/30-2/10
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create a series of 1-point perspective boxes that includes letters, Value, and Color. Students will mount their completed projects.
Elements emphasized: Form, Value, and Color.
Principles emphasized: Proportion, Pattern (Repetition), Rhythm, 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 ‘seeing’ the world in 3-D for an artist a good thing?...
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 important things to consider when doing perspective drawings?...
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(6-3) Weeks of 2/13-16(17) THRU 3/6-10 Description: Mosaic Unit Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create two original mosaic designs using a variety of different papers. The first project will be of a horse and the second will be of a favorite positive word(s). Students will also include borders for their projects. Elements emphasized: Shape, Color, and Texture. Principles emphasized: Balance, Harmony (Unity), and Variety. 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: What do you believe makes the technique of ‘mosaic’ pleasing to the eye?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ: Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS: What was the most important rule to follow when filling in the form of the horse?... Why?...
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(6- ) Weeks of
Description: Clay Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create an original cube container using the subtractive technique. Students will include relief designs of both their initials and symbols of their choice. Students will glaze their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Shape, Mass, and Color. Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and space (Depth). State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS: Why do you think that clay is an art medium that people like working with?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ: Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS: Which Art Principle is related to Relief Design, and why?...
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2016-2017 - First Semester
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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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(6-1) 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:
In what ways does being able to draw make you a better person?...
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 initial steps involved with creating a realistic drawing?...
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(6-2) Weeks of 9/(5)6-9 THRU 10/3-7
Description: Class Giant Grid Unit
Detailed Description: Working as a class, students will create a giant class grid project. Using mixed-media of watercolor and oil pastel, students will focus on abstract and non-objective designs when creating their grid sections.
Elements emphasized: Shape/Value/Texture.
Principles emphasized: Contrast/Proportion.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
How does working as a ‘team’ make you a better artist?...
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 the definition of ‘abstract’ art?...
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(6-3) Weeks of 9/19-23 THRU 10/3-7
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create a 1-point perspective design that includes boxes, value, and collage designs. Students will also add mixed-media to and then mount their completed projects.
Elements emphasized: Form and Value.
Principles emphasized: Proportion, Pattern (Repetition), 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 ‘seeing’ the world in 3-D for an artist a good thing?...
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 important things to consider when doing perspective drawings?...
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(6-4) Weeks of 10/10-14 THRU 10/31-11/4
Description: Painting Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original monochromatic acrylic painting of action-figures in the Cubism style. Students will first create a ‘puppet’ template and composition of a figure(s) in action for their paintings. Elements emphasized: Shape, Value, and Color.
Principles emphasized: Pattern (Repetition), Rhythm, and Movement.
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.9
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
Why do you think artists created and worked in the style of cubism?...
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 five steps to painting with acrylic when using the ‘glazing’/’gradation’ technique?...
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QUARTER TWO
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(6-5) 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) QUESTIONS:
In what ways does being able to draw make you a better person?...
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 initial steps involved with creating a realistic drawing?...
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(6-6) Weeks of 11/7-11 THRU 11/28-12/2
Description: Mixed-Media Unit
Detailed Description: Students will create an original mixed-media project of ‘Hands and Hair’ images that emphasize Value and Line Value.
Element(s) emphasized: Line Value, Value, and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Harmony (Unity) and Pattern (Repetition).
State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS:
What kind of statement or story could you be making with your finished project?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
What were the points to remember when creating value changes for this project?...
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(6-7) Weeks of 1/2-6 THRU 1/16-19(20) Description: Printmaking Unit Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create two editions of original reduction (multi-color) prints. The first edition will be of a landscape that includes a tree(s), mountain(s), cloud(s), sun, bird(s), rocks, and a river or road. The second edition will be of an image of the student's choice. Students will mount their favorite prints.
Element(s) emphasized: Shape, Mass, Color, and Texture.
Principle(s) emphasized: Contrast, Harmony (Unity), Balance and Space (Depth/Perspective).
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:
Where in our culture can we find examples of ‘prints’?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ:
Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS:
How does a ‘Reduction’ Print get its name?...
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Second Semester
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QUARTER THREE
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(6-1) 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:
In what ways does being able to draw make you a better person?...
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 initial steps involved with creating a realistic drawing?...
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(6-2) Weeks of 1/23-27 THRU 1/30-2/10
Description: Perspective Unit
Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create a series of 1-point perspective boxes that includes letters, Value, and Color. Students will mount their completed projects.
Elements emphasized: Form, Value, and Color.
Principles emphasized: Proportion, Pattern (Repetition), Rhythm, 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 ‘seeing’ the world in 3-D for an artist a good thing?...
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 important things to consider when doing perspective drawings?...
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(6-3) Weeks of 2/13-16(17) THRU 3/6-10 Description: Mosaic Unit Detailed Description: Working step-by-step, students will create two original mosaic designs using a variety of different papers. The first project will be of a horse and the second will be of a favorite positive word(s). Students will also include borders for their projects. Elements emphasized: Shape, Color, and Texture. Principles emphasized: Balance, Harmony (Unity), and Variety. 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: What do you believe makes the technique of ‘mosaic’ pleasing to the eye?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ: Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS: What was the most important rule to follow when filling in the form of the horse?... Why?...
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(6- ) Weeks of
Description: Clay Unit
Detailed Description: Following a step-by-step format, students will create an original cube container using the subtractive technique. Students will include relief designs of both their initials and symbols of their choice. Students will glaze their projects.
Element(s) emphasized: Shape, Mass, and Color. Principle(s) emphasized: Balance and space (Depth). State Standards: Craftsmanship - C.8.6 Creativity - C.8.7 Responsibility - C.8.8
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ESSENTIAL (OPEN-ENDED) QUESTIONS: Why do you think that clay is an art medium that people like working with?...
COMMON TEXT TO BE READ: Biographies of artists and visuals of their work shared with my students via the internet.
ASSESSMENT (SPECIFIC) QUESTIONS: Which Art Principle is related to Relief Design, and why?...
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