OCG - Art 1
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.
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.
Required Instructional Materials and Resources:
Materials required by student:
- Art fee (varies by school)
- Drawing Pencils
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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
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