OCG - Art 1

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School District of Oconee County

Art 1

Course Number: 350101CW

This course is for students interested in learning about and creating all forms of visual art.  Students learn basic concepts and expand their idea of what art is while learning how to appreciate many forms.  Art One is an introduction to a materials and techniques with a focus on the elements and principles of design and art history through the study of a variety of areas of creative artist expression such as drawing, painting, collages, and sculptures and do weekly sketchbook assignments.  The Art One course also addresses the National, State, and SDOC Curriculum Standards for the Visual Arts through Creative Expression, Aesthetic Perception, Aesthetic Valuing, and Visual Arts Heritage.This course is the prerequisite for all other art courses.

 

There are no prerequisites required for this course.
There are no fees associated with this course.

SC Visual Arts Standards 2010

High School Levels

 

Creating Works of Visual Art

Standard 1: The student will demonstrate competence in the use of ideas, materials, techniques, and processes in the creation of

                     works of visual art

VAS-1.1     Recognize and analyze the similarities and differences between materials, techniques, and process in works of

                   visual art

VAS-1.2     Describe the ways that different materials, techniques, and processes evoke different responses in one who is

                   creating or viewing artworks

VAS-1.3     Communicate ideas through the effective use of a variety of materials, techniques, and processes in works of

                   visual art

VAS-1.4     Apply materials, techniques, and processes with skill, confidence, and sensitivity sufficient to make his or her

                   intentions observable in the artwork that he or she creates

VAS-1.5     Use a Variety of art materials, tools, and equipment in a skillful, safe and responsible manner

 

Using Structures and Functions

Standard 2: The student will use composition and the elements and principles of design to communicate ideas

VAS-2.1     Recognize, describe, and analyze the elements and principles of design and other compositional structures

                  and strategies used in the visual arts to communicate ideas

VAS-2.2     Create works of visual art that use the elements and principles of design and other compositional strategies

VAS-2.3     Evaluate the effectiveness of artworks by analyzing the use of the elements and principles of design

                  and other compositional structures and strategies

 

Exploring Content

Standard 3: The student will examine the content of works of visual art and use elements from them in creating his or her own

                     works

VAS-3.1     Explore the sources of the subject matter and the ideas in a variety of works of visual art

VAS-3.2     Analyze and describe the relationships among subject matter, symbols, and themes in communicating intended

                  meaning in his or her own artworks and in those of others

VAS-3.3     Select and effectively use subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate meaning through his or her artworks

 

History and Culture

Standard 4: The student will understand the visual arts in relation to history and world cultures and the technologies, tools, and

                     materials used

VAS-4.1     Describe ways that the subject matter, symbols, ideas, and technologies in various artworks are related to history

                  and culture

VAS-4.2     Identify specific artworks as belonging to a particular culture or historical period and explain the characteristics

                  that led him or her to make that identification

VAS-4.3     Describe and discuss the function and meaning of specific artworks from various world cultures and historical

                  periods

VAS-4.4     Demonstrate visual literacy by deconstructing artworks to identify and discuss the elements and principles of design

                  that is used in those works

VAS-4.5     Apply knowledge of art history, various cultures, and technologies in the creation of original works of visual art

 

Interpreting Works of Visual Art

Standard 5: The student will analyze and assess the characteristics and qualities of his or her own works of visual art and those

                     of others

VAS-5.1     Analyze the intentions of the artist in a specific artwork and justify his or her interpretation

VAS-5.2     Make complex, descriptive, interpretative, and evaluative judgments about his or her artworks and those of others

VAS-5.3     Formulate criteria for interpreting and evaluating his or her artworks and those of others

VAS-5.4     Maintain a portfolio of his or her artwork

 

Making Connections

Standard 6: The student will make connections between the visual arts and other arts disciplines, other content areas and the world

                    

VA1-6.1      Analyze the similarities and differences between the visual arts and other arts disciplines

VA1-6.2      Compare and contrast concepts, issues, and themes in the visual arts and other subject in the school curriculum

VA1-6.3      Identify specific visual arts careers and describe the knowledge and skills that one needs for these careers

 

 

Other Standards:  (List national or local standards students are expected to master in this course)

  • Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.
  • Using knowledge of structures and functions.
  • Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, ideas.
  • Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.
  • Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.
  • Making connections between visual arts and other disciplines.
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Required Instructional Materials and Resources:

Materials required by student:

  • Art fee (varies by school)
  • Drawing Pencils
  • Sketchbook/Notebook

Materials and resources provided by school:

  • Art textbook (varies by school) The Visual Experience, Davis Publishing or Art Talk, Glencoe Publishing
  • Teacher created powerpoint presentations
  • Textbook Publisher Poster Series
  • See Attachment for supplies list

Optional Materials and Resources:

  • Additional Reference Books
  • Betty Edwards, Drawing On The Right Side of the Brain
  • Discover Drawing, Davis
  • Experience Clay, Davis
  • Exploring Painting, Davis
  • Beginning Sculpture, Davis
  • Art Synectics, Roukes
  • Design Synectics, Roukes
  • The Natural Way To Draw, Nicholaides

Course Summary:

Date Details Due