Art - 7th Grade
Independent Projects / Activities:
Every quarter, students will be responsible for 5 independent projects/activities, which will each be worth ten points for a total of 50 points. These may be completed at home or in the classroom. Examples of independent projects may be doing a sketch, bringing in an art-related newspaper article, visiting a museum, sharing an activity with the class, or participating in classroom organization. Students may also be able to come up with other acceptable projects / activities. These projects are meant to help students; therefore, points will be given if a reasonable effort is made. Students are only expected to spend 30 minutes on each project / activity. Projects / activities are due on Wednesday of the eighth week of the grading period.
Sketch Assignments:
During each quarter, a weekly sketch assignment will be given until a total of five are completed. Sketches should reflect about 30 to 40 minutes of work and can be done in or outside of class. Sketches will be worth ten points each totaling 50 points.
Curricular Focus:
Projects
The projects below may be added, eliminated, or modified based on need, time, or resources availability.
The Elements of Art
Review: Line, Shape, Form, Value, Color, Space, and Texture.
Project: Line Emphasis Drawings (Pen and Ink)
Project: Expressive Lines and Shape Compositions (Black Tempera-Watercolor- Pastel)
Historical: - Paul Klee, Juan Miro’, and Picasso
Color
Introduction: Additive Color Theory and the Significance of Color.
Video: Color and Light (Video)
Project: Create a Color Wheel (Primary, Secondary, and Intermediate Colors)
Project: Create a Painting using a Color System. (Tempera)
Historical - Turner, Delacroix ,Monet, Manet, vanGogh and Munch
Symbol Language and Communication
Introduction: Symbolism and Visual Literacy
Project: Visual Identification
Project: Cartooning and Symbol
Project: Illuminated Initials
Video: Bruce Blitz Cartooning
Planning Artwork
Introduction: Math’s Connection to Art
Project: Grid Images (Pencil)
Project: Tessellations (Paint and Marker)
Project: Kaleidocycles (Marker and Colored Pencil)
Historical - M.C Escher and Others
Design, Pattern, Contrast, Balance and Other Principles
Review: Design Principles and Vocabulary
Project: Using Shapes to Create a Random Design (Stencil, Pastel, and Optional Collage)
Project: Letter Sculpture (Paper Mache, Tempera, and Varnish)
Project: Positive and Negative Space (Construction Paper)
Drawing from Observation
Review: Value and Space demonstrating drawing techniques including Crosshatch, Smear, Hatch and Stipple. Determine how objects are similar and different.
Project: Pencil Line Drawing (Pencil)
Project: Pencil Observational Drawing (Pencil, Paper)
Project: Value Chart Worksheet (Pencil, Pen)
Emboss, Relief
Review: Subtractive and Additive Processes
Introduce: Emboss and Relief Techniques
Project: Pattern Block Printing (Rubber Block, Printing Ink)
Project: Foil Emboss (Copper Foil, Antiquing Paint, Varnish)
Accurately Drawing 3-Dimensional Forms
Review: 2-Point Perspective Process
Project: Draw Simple Objects in 2-Point Perspective (Pencil)
Project: Draw Objects with Recognizable Elements (Pencil)
Project: Draw Objects with More Than 4 Sides in 2-Point Perspective (Pencil)
Advertising, Art-related Careers and Media
Introduce: Art-related Careers, Culture, and Advertising.
Review: Visual Literacy.
Project: Advertising Simulation (Material Determined By Student)
Project: Illustration (Marker, Ink and Other)
Historical: (Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein)
Texture in Artwork
Project: Crayon Resist
Project: Sand Art
Art History Style Focus
Introduction: Postimpressionism Surrealism van Gogh, Gauguin
Miro, Dali
Project: Surrealistic Paintings (Colored Pencil and Watercolor)
Art Criticism
Introduction: The Role of “Criticism” in Art and Other Areas--- Description, Analysis, Interpretation, and Evaluation
Project: Students will use the critique process to evaluate their own work.
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Grading System
Sketches (5 required)…………………………………………………….… 50 points (total)
Independent Projects (5 required)…………………….….…………… …. 50 points (total)
Projects………………………………………………………………………. (25 – 200) points
How projects are graded:
How sketches and independent projects are graded:
Classroom Rules
Suggested Supply List:
WE CAN ALWAYS USE OLD MAGAZINES AND OLD CLEAN TOWELS FOR THE CLASSROOM
Every quarter, students will be responsible for 5 independent projects/activities, which will each be worth ten points for a total of 50 points. These may be completed at home or in the classroom. Examples of independent projects may be doing a sketch, bringing in an art-related newspaper article, visiting a museum, sharing an activity with the class, or participating in classroom organization. Students may also be able to come up with other acceptable projects / activities. These projects are meant to help students; therefore, points will be given if a reasonable effort is made. Students are only expected to spend 30 minutes on each project / activity. Projects / activities are due on Wednesday of the eighth week of the grading period.
Sketch Assignments:
During each quarter, a weekly sketch assignment will be given until a total of five are completed. Sketches should reflect about 30 to 40 minutes of work and can be done in or outside of class. Sketches will be worth ten points each totaling 50 points.
Curricular Focus:
- How Art Fits In to Life
- Some Famous Artists and Notable Art and Architecture
- Noticing the Difference in Styles of Art
- Some Ways Images Impact Us
- The Significance of Form and Function
- Purpose and Symbolism in Art
Projects
The projects below may be added, eliminated, or modified based on need, time, or resources availability.
The Elements of Art
Review: Line, Shape, Form, Value, Color, Space, and Texture.
Project: Line Emphasis Drawings (Pen and Ink)
Project: Expressive Lines and Shape Compositions (Black Tempera-Watercolor- Pastel)
Historical: - Paul Klee, Juan Miro’, and Picasso
Color
Introduction: Additive Color Theory and the Significance of Color.
Video: Color and Light (Video)
Project: Create a Color Wheel (Primary, Secondary, and Intermediate Colors)
Project: Create a Painting using a Color System. (Tempera)
Historical - Turner, Delacroix ,Monet, Manet, vanGogh and Munch
Symbol Language and Communication
Introduction: Symbolism and Visual Literacy
Project: Visual Identification
Project: Cartooning and Symbol
Project: Illuminated Initials
Video: Bruce Blitz Cartooning
Planning Artwork
Introduction: Math’s Connection to Art
Project: Grid Images (Pencil)
Project: Tessellations (Paint and Marker)
Project: Kaleidocycles (Marker and Colored Pencil)
Historical - M.C Escher and Others
Design, Pattern, Contrast, Balance and Other Principles
Review: Design Principles and Vocabulary
Project: Using Shapes to Create a Random Design (Stencil, Pastel, and Optional Collage)
Project: Letter Sculpture (Paper Mache, Tempera, and Varnish)
Project: Positive and Negative Space (Construction Paper)
Drawing from Observation
Review: Value and Space demonstrating drawing techniques including Crosshatch, Smear, Hatch and Stipple. Determine how objects are similar and different.
Project: Pencil Line Drawing (Pencil)
Project: Pencil Observational Drawing (Pencil, Paper)
Project: Value Chart Worksheet (Pencil, Pen)
Emboss, Relief
Review: Subtractive and Additive Processes
Introduce: Emboss and Relief Techniques
Project: Pattern Block Printing (Rubber Block, Printing Ink)
Project: Foil Emboss (Copper Foil, Antiquing Paint, Varnish)
Accurately Drawing 3-Dimensional Forms
Review: 2-Point Perspective Process
Project: Draw Simple Objects in 2-Point Perspective (Pencil)
Project: Draw Objects with Recognizable Elements (Pencil)
Project: Draw Objects with More Than 4 Sides in 2-Point Perspective (Pencil)
Advertising, Art-related Careers and Media
Introduce: Art-related Careers, Culture, and Advertising.
Review: Visual Literacy.
Project: Advertising Simulation (Material Determined By Student)
Project: Illustration (Marker, Ink and Other)
Historical: (Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein)
Texture in Artwork
Project: Crayon Resist
Project: Sand Art
Art History Style Focus
Introduction: Postimpressionism Surrealism van Gogh, Gauguin
Miro, Dali
Project: Surrealistic Paintings (Colored Pencil and Watercolor)
Art Criticism
Introduction: The Role of “Criticism” in Art and Other Areas--- Description, Analysis, Interpretation, and Evaluation
Project: Students will use the critique process to evaluate their own work.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Grading System
Sketches (5 required)…………………………………………………….… 50 points (total)
Independent Projects (5 required)…………………….….…………… …. 50 points (total)
Projects………………………………………………………………………. (25 – 200) points
How projects are graded:
- Receive 50% for a completed assignment.
- Receive 25% for following directions and/or demonstrating understanding of concept.
- Receive 15% effort.
- Receive 10% overall quality.
How sketches and independent projects are graded:
- Receive 100% for a completed assignment.
Classroom Rules
- Be in class on time.
- No liquid except occasional water unless arranged in advance.
- No eating in class unless arranged in advance.
- Classroom supplies and materials should not be damaged or wasted.
- Have a pencil every day.
- Have your assignments in class everyday.
- Turn assignments in on time.
- Remain quiet when the teacher is giving directions.
- During work periods, students should be working on art related projects.
- Talking and getting out of your seat is permitted, but only when necessary. (e.g., asking a question, sharpening a pencil, washing hands, etc.)
- Treat everyone with respect.
- Clean the room before leaving.
- Wait to be dismissed before leaving.
- All handbook rules apply.
Suggested Supply List:
- Sharpie Ultra-fine Black Marker
- Shading Pencil “Soft” 6B If Possible
- Coloring Set “Pencils or Markers”
- Kneaded Eraser
- Clear Plastic Ruler
- Container of Clorox Wipes
- Baby Wipes.
- A Box of Tissue
WE CAN ALWAYS USE OLD MAGAZINES AND OLD CLEAN TOWELS FOR THE CLASSROOM