District of Columbia Public Schools Visual Arts Education Pacing Guide High School Proficient Art and Design

Foundations D.C. State Content Standards Production and Creative Expression Skills, processes, materials, and tools HSP2.1 Demonstrate the effective and safe application of materials, equipment, and tools during the production of works of art. Resources Text Art Talk, Exploring Visual Design Supplemental Resources The Art and Creative Materials Institute Certified Products List www.acminet.org. Posters Instructional Strategies/ Learning Events Instructional Strategies Warm-up Differentiated instruction Explain and demonstrate Provide examples Summarizing and note taking Learning Event *Create a drawing of a design integrating 2D concepts using 3D objects Integration Opportunities Language Arts Vocabulary and Concept Development 12.LD-V.9 Use general and specialized dictionaries, books of quotations, and other related references as needed. Student Handbook School rules, attendance and discipline plan Classroom orientation and management Observe literacy skills: Reading, writing, speaking, listening, comprehension Art and Design Foundations 1 of 18 Assessments On-going projects Homework Quiz Check your understanding Chapter review Journal/ sketchbook

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Artistic Perception Develop perceptual skills; analyze elements of art and the principles of design. HSP1.1 Explore the significance and purposes of art.

Text Art Talk-Art in Your World, Ch. 1 Exploring Visual DesignIntroduction to Design Supplemental Resources Posters Art reproductions

Instructional Strategies Summarizing and note taking Direct instruction Questions and answers Learning Event *Pre-test/survey of prior knowledge *Discuss and write What is Art?

Language Development Vocabulary and Concept Development 11.LD-V.9 Use general and specialized dictionaries, thesauri, glossaries, or related references as needed.

Class discussion Quiz/oral and written Journal/ sketchbook

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D.C. State Content Standards Artistic Perception Develop perceptual skills, analyze elements of art and the principles of design HSP.1.1 Distinguish between types and expressive qualities of line.

Resources Text Art Talk, Exploring Visual Design

Instructional Strategies/ Learning Events Instructional Strategies Warm-up Homework and practice Learning Event *Review element of art-line *Research artists, style, techniques *Create a line chart *Draw a composition using various types of lines *Discuss art terminology

Integration Opportunities Algebra I: Unit #5: More Than Just Lines AI.P.5 Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between various representations of a line.

Assessments Projects Homework Quiz Chapter review Journal/ sketchbook

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D.C. State Content Standards Artistic Perception Develop perceptual skills; analyze elements of art and the principles of design. HSP.1.2 Compare and contrast the concept of visual field in relation to shape and form.

Resources Text Art Talk, Exploring Visual Design

Instructional Strategies/ Learning Events Instructional Strategies Warm-up Homework and practice Learning Event *Create aesthetic and effective compositions based on the elements of art and shape, form, and space. *Research artist use of shape and form.

Integration Opportunities Math Geometry G.G. 4 Draw and label sets of points such as line segments, rays, and circles.

Assessments Project Homework Quiz Chapter review Journal/ sketchbook

Week 3

Supplemental Resources AP College Board posters Posters Art reproduction

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D.C. State Content Standards Aesthetics, Valuing and Perspectives of Art Derive meaning HSP.4.1 Employ the conventions of art criticism in writing and speaking about works of art: description, visual analysis historical analysis (context), interpretation, and judgment.

Resources Text Art Talk, Exploring Visual Design Supplemental Resources Variety of newspapers (using the newspaper to teach reading and writing skills) Readily available resources Magazines Art Forum Magazine

Instructional Strategies/ Learning Events Instructional Strategies Warm-up Homework and practice Summarizing and note taking Reflect, analyze, assess, and critique Learning Event *Peruse the newspaper daily for an art related current event and write a summary. *What is the difference between writing a critique and a summary? *Choose a work of art and write a critique.

Integration Opportunities Language Arts Informational Text 10.IT-E.1. Summarize the purpose and main idea in passages; distinguish between a summary and a critique.

Assessments Homework Quiz Critiques Journal/ sketchbook

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D.C. State Content Standards Artistic Perception Develop perceptual skills; analyze elements of art and the principles of design. HSP.1.5 Describe and analyze the way the elements of art color, value, and texture are used to convey an intended concept based on works of art found in the classroom, in art reproductions, in students own work, during online research, or a museum visit.

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Integration Opportunities Earth Science Scientific Investigation and Inquiry ES.I.1 Know the elements of scientific methodology (identification of a problem, hypothesis, formulation and prediction, performance of experimental tests), analysis of data, falsification, developing conclusions, reporting results and be able to use a sequence of those elements to solve a problem or test a hypothesis.

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Week 5

Text Art Talk, Exploring Visual Design Supplemental Resources Field trip Posters Art reproduction Drawing Assessment Program

Instructional Strategies Warm-up Homework and practice Generating and testing hypotheses Cooperating learning Learning Event *Experiment and demonstrate effective use of mixing colors. *Create aesthetic and effective compositions based on a color scheme *Describe colors by any other name (e.g. cobalt-blue, copper).

Homework Quiz Critiques Journal/ sketchbook

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D.C. State Content Standards Artistic Perception Develop perceptual skills; analyze elements of art and the principles of design. HSP.1.5 Describe and analyze the way the elements of art color, value, and texture are used to convey an intended concept based on works of art found in the classroom, in art reproductions, in students own work, during online research, or a museum visit.

Resources Text Art Talk, Exploring Visual Design Supplemental Resources Variety of magazines Provide examples Art reproductions

Instructional Strategies/ Learning Events Instructional Strategies Warm-up Homework and practice Reinforcing effort and providing recognition Learning Event *Research artist use of texture. * Develop a chart of various textures. Collect small samples such as wire mesh, scrap of sandpaper, and swatches of fabric. Under each sample, write two or more words that describe the texture. Then write a short paragraph describing how you could use various textures in your art.

Integration Opportunities Language Arts Research 9.R.1 Formulate openended research questions and apply steps for obtaining and evaluating information from a variety of sources, organizing information, and presenting research.

Assessments Homework Quiz Critiques Chapter review Journal/ sketchbook

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D.C. State Content Standards Artistic Perception Develop perceptual skills; analyze elements of art and the principles of design. HSP.1.11 Research and analyze the work of an artist and write about the artists distinctive style and its contribution to the meaning of work.

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Integration Opportunities Language Arts Compare and Contrast 9.W-E.3. Write interpretations of literary or expository reading that: *exhibit careful reading, understanding, and insight; *organize the interpretation around several clear ideas, premises, or images; and *justify the interpretation through sustained use of examples and textual evidence. Venn diagram Technology-computer

Assessments Homework Critique/ rubric, coaching/ evaluation Chapter review Journal /sketchbook

Week 7

Text Art Talk, Exploring Visual Design Supplemental Resources Posters Art reproductions Field trip

Instructional Strategies Warm-up Identifying similarities and differences Homework and practice Learning Event Focus on art history *Describe and write about works of art by using visual arts vocabulary of the elements and principles of art. *Research about an artist, artwork, style, technique that demonstrate a mood and a point of view.

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D.C. State Content Standards Connections, Relationships, Applications Connections and applications HSP.5.2 Create a literary work combining text and illustration using the writing process, that summarizes information, relates new information, and extends ideas. The literary text and visuals should explain the theme, viewpoint and setting.

Resources Text Art Talk, Exploring Visual Design Supplemental Resources English language arts textbook

Instructional Strategies/ Learning Events Instructional Strategies Warm-up Cooperative learning Nonlinguistic representations

Integration Opportunities

Assessments Midterm review preparation Quiz (vocabulary) Critiques Chapter review Journal/ sketchbook

Week 8

Language Arts Writing 10.W-1.2 Write poems using a range of poetic techniques, forms Learning Event *Write several poems (haiku, (sonnet, ballad), and figurative acrostic, cinquain) and illustrate each poem with language. visual representations. Research *Combine creative writing with illustrations that summarize information and extend new ideas.

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D.C. State Content Standards Connections, Relationships, Application Connections and applications HSP.5.6 Design an advertising campaign for a theatre or dance production held at a school, creating images that represent characters and major events in the production.

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Integration Opportunities Media 10.M.1 Identify strategies used by media to inform, persuade or entertain

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Week 9

Text Art Talk, Exploring Visual Design Supplemental Resources Posters

Instructional Strategies Warm-up Cooperative learning Nonlinguistic representations Reinforcing effort and providing recognition Learning Event Design a poster to illustrate and identify theme for school-wide, community or contest themes.

On going projects Homework Mid-term Portfolios Rubric Journal/ sketchbook

Production and Creative Expressive Expression Skills, processes, materials and tools HSP.2.4 Design computer generated graphics for advertising and informational products in print or virtual.

Text Art Talk, Chapter 14, Careers in Art Supplemental Resources D.C. voter brochures

Instructional Strategies Homework and practice Learning Event Design a computer generated poster to illustrate a current topic (e.g. political, statehood for D.C., Olympics).

10.M.1 Identify strategies used by media to inform, persuade, or entertain.

Projects Journal/ sketchbook

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D.C. State Content Standards Production and Creative Expression Skills, processes, materials, and tools HSP.2.7 Prepare a portfolio of original two and threedimensional works of art that reflects refined craftsmanship and technical skills, and shows knowledge of unique characteristics of particular media, materials, and tools. Connections, Relationships, Applications Careers and career related skills HSP 5.13 Demonstrate an understanding of the various skills of an artist (e.g., art critic, art historian, art collector, art gallery owner, art therapist, and philosopher of art/aesthetician).

Resources Text Art Talk, Exploring Visual Design Supplemental Resources Portfolios in the Classrooms: A Teachers Sourcebook Scholastic, Inc. Text Art Talk, Exploring Visual Design Supplemental Resources College admission materials On line research Universities and college guides

Instructional Strategies/ Learning Events Instructional Strategies Warm-up Setting objectives and providing feedback Questions and answers Summarizing and note taking Learning Event *Prepare a reflective portfolio showing growth, to include written and various works of art. Instructional Strategies Research List of skills Explain and demonstrate Homework and practice Learning Event *Students evaluate college applications for their clarity and understanding. *Constructs a presentation on a wide variety of visual arts careers. *Research paper: Why I want to go to college/vocational school.

Integration Opportunities Language Arts Vocabulary and Concept Development 11.LD.-V.9 Use general and specialized dictionaries, thesauri, glossaries, or related references as needed.

Assessments Portfolio Journal Chapter review

Technology SAT and ACT Exam Informational Text Document and Procedural Text 10.IT-DP.7 Analyze the presentation of information

On-going projects Homework Critiques Check your understanding Journal/ sketchbook

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D.C. State Content Standards Production and Creative Expression Skills, processes, materials and tools HSP.2.8 Assemble and display objects or works of art as a part of a public exhibition. .

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Instructional Strategies/ Learning Events Instructional Strategies Warm-up Nonlinguistic representations Reinforcing effort and providing recognition Cooperative learning Learning Event *Create and solve interdisciplinary problems and apply visual arts skills and understanding to solve problems (e.g. student exhibition).

Integration Opportunities Media Careers in Computer/ Technology

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Week 11

Text Art Talk, Exploring Visual Design Supplemental Resources Museum curator Frame shops

Student exhibition On-going projects Portfolios Critiques Journal/ sketchbook

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D.C. State Content Standards Artistic Perception Develop perceptual skills; analyze elements of art and the principles of design. HSP.1.7 Analyze the principles of design as used in the works of art. .

Resources Text Art Talk, Exploring Visual Design Supplemental Resources Public art Posters

Instructional Strategies/ Learning Events Instructional Strategies Warm-up Cooperative learning

Integration Opportunities

Assessments Projects Portfolios Critiques Chapter review Journal/ sketchbook

Week 12

Geometry G.G. 19 Draw the results and interpret transformations on Learning Event figures in the Review principles of design, coordinate plane such balance. as translations, reflections, rotations, *Create complex, scale factors, and the multifaceted form integrating results of successive three-dimensional concepts. transformations. Apply transformations *Create aesthetic and to the solution of effective compositions based problems. on knowledge of balance (e.g. mobile, letter design, tessellations).

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Week 13

Production and Creative Expression Expression through original works of art HSP.2.11 Create an expressive composition, focusing on unity.

Text Art Talk, Exploring Visual Design Supplemental Resources Posters

Instructional Strategies Warm-up Reinforcing effort and providing recognition Learning Event Review principles of design unity. *Create a series of drawings to demonstrate unity in producing a painting, print, ceramic piece and/ or sculpture.

Visit to the Library

Projects Homework

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D.C. State Content Standards Production and Creative Expression Expression through original works of art HSP.2.10 Solve a visual arts problem that involves the effective use of the elements of art and the principles of design.

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Integration Opportunities Geometry 8.G.5 Apply spatial reasoning by recognizing and drawing twodimensional representations of three-dimensional objects.

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Week 14

Text Art Talk, Exploring Visual Design, Chapter 9 Pp 168 - 187 Supplemental Resources Posters Field trip Hirshorn Museum

Instructional Strategies Warm-up Cooperative learning Learning Event *Create a series of drawings to demonstrate contrast in size by sketching a common object, enlarging the sketch, and making it into a painting and/or a pop art sculpture.

Projects Homework Portfolios Critiques Chapter review Journal/ sketchbook

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Instructional Strategies/ Learning Events Instructional Strategies Warm-up Cooperative learning Learning Event Review principles of design emphasis *Create several forms integrating three-dimensional concepts.

Integration Opportunities Music

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Week 15

Production and Creative Text Expression Art Talk, Expression through original Exploring Visual works of art Design HSP.2.10 Solve a visual arts problem that involves the effective use of the elements of art and the principles of design.

Projects Quiz Portfolios Critiques Chapter review Journal/ sketchbook

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D.C. State Content Standards Production and Creative Expression Expression through original works of art HSP.2.10 Solve a visual arts problem that involves the effective use of the elements of art and the principles of design.

Resources Text Art Talk, Exploring Visual Design

Instructional Strategies/ Learning Events Instructional Strategies Warm-up Homework and practice Learning Event *Review principles of design and proportion. *Using critical thinking skills to solve a complex project in using measurement to teach proportion by transferring and enlarging (e.g. mural, reproductions).

Integration Opportunities Math Measurement

Assessments On-going projects Homework Final exam preparation Portfolios Critiques Chapter review Journal/ sketchbook

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Week 17

Production and Creative Expression Expression through original works of art HSP.2.10 Solve a visual arts problem that involves the effective use of the elements of art and the principles of design.

Text Art Talk, Exploring Visual Design

Instructional Strategies Warm-up Identifying similarities and differences Learning Event Create a series of designs by investigating various materials to discover pattern.

Social Studies Provide Examples for Motivation

Final exam Review Portfolios Critiques Chapter review Journal/ sketchbook Post test

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D.C. State Content Standards Artistic Perception Develop perceptual skills; analyze elements of art and the principles of design. HSP.1.7 Analyze the principles of design as used in the works of art.

Resources Text Art Talk, Exploring Visual Design

Instructional Strategies/ Learning Events Instructional Strategies Warm-up Cooperative learning Setting objectives and providing feedback Learning Event Producing art using principles of design, movement and rhythm

Integration Opportunities Research Engineering Technology

Assessments Final projects Final exam Portfolios Journal/ sketchbook

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