4th and 5th Grade Assignment #20

Florida Landscapes (part1)

Objective: Students will paint a Florida landscape in the style of the Highway Men.

Materials: poster board, water colors, water cups, Highway Men paintings

Procedure: After discussing the historical and artistic significance of the Highway Men, we will look at examples of their work. Students will compare and contrast similarities and differences among landscapes. I will pass out supplies and the class will follow a step by step demonstration painting a landscape in the style of the Highway Men.

Assessment: A=follows ALL instructions (or does more) with great craftsmanship B=follows MOST instructions with good craftsmanship C=follows SOME instructions with good craftsmanship D=does little work/ poor effort F=does NO work

Standards:

VA.4.C.1.2Describe observations and apply prior knowledge to interpret visual information and reflect on works of art.

VA.4.C.3.2Compare purposes for the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design in artworks and utilitarian objects.

VA.4.F.2.1Discuss how artists and designers have made an impact on the community.

VA.4.F.2.2Identify the work of local artists to become familiar with art-making careers.

VA.4.F.3.3Work purposefully to complete personal works of art in a timely manner, demonstrating development of 21st-century skills.

VA.4.H.1.1Identify historical and cultural influences that have inspired artists to produce works of art.

VA.4.H.1.3Describe artworks that honor and are reflective of particular individuals, groups, events, and/or cultures.

VA.4.O.1.1Use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to understand the art-making process.

VA.4.O.1.2Identify the structural elements of art used to unite an artistic composition.

VA.4.S.1.1Manipulate tools and materials to achieve diverse effects in personal works of art.

VA.4.S.1.3Create artworks that integrate ideas from culture or history.

VA.4.S.2.1Organize the structural elements of art to achieve an artistic objective.

VA.4.S.2.2Demonstrate the ability to recall art procedures and focus on art processes through to the end of production.

VA.4.S.3.2Plan and produce art through ongoing practice of skills and techniques.

VA.4.S.3.3Follow procedures for using tools, media, techniques, and processes safely and responsibly.

VA.5.C.1.1Develop a range of interests in the art-making process to influence personal decision-making.

VA.5.C.1.2Use prior knowledge and observation skills to reflect on, analyze, and interpret exemplary works of art.

VA.5.C.1.3Examine and discuss exemplary works of art to distinguish which qualities may be used to evaluate personal works.

VA.5.C.2.1Revise artwork as a necessary part of the creative process to achieve an artistic goal.

VA.5.C.3.3Critique works of art to understand the content and make connections with other content areas.

VA.5.F.1.1Examine and experiment with traditional or non-traditional uses of media to apply imaginative techniques in two- and/or three-dimensional works of art.

VA.5.F.3.1Create artwork to promote public awareness of community and/or global concerns.

VA.5.F.3.2Create artwork that shows procedural and analytical thinking to communicate ideas.

VA.5.F.3.4Follow directions and complete artwork in the timeframe allotted to show development of 21st-century skills.

VA.5.H.1.1Examine historical and cultural influences that inspire artists and their work.

VA.5.O.1.1Use structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to develop content in artwork.

VA.5.O.1.2Organize the structural elements of art to achieve visual unity.

VA.5.O.1.3Explain how creative and technical ability is used to produce a work of art.

VA.5.S.2.1Organize the structural elements of art to support planning, strengthen focus, and implement artistic vision.

VA.5.S.2.2Identify sequential procedures to engage in art production.

VA.5.S.2.3Visualize the end product to justify artistic choices of tools, techniques, and processes.

VA.5.S.3.2Use craftsmanship and technical ability in personal works to show refinement of skills over time.

VA.5.S.3.3Use tools, media, techniques, and processes in a safe and responsible manner.