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4th and 5th Grade Assignment #29

Patriotic Design pt2

Objective: Students will design an abstract work of art inspired by the American Flag.

Materials: Paper, pencils, rulers, paint

Procedure: During the next two weeks, the students will design an abstract work of art inspired by the American Flag. Building off the lessons of the last few assignments, the students’ designs must have 13 lines, 50 stars, and use the colors red, white, and blue.

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.2.2Use various resources to generate ideas for growth in personal works.

VA.4.C.2.3Develop and support ideas from various resources to create unique artworks.

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.1.2Examine and apply creative solutions to solve an artistic problem.

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.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.O.2.1Use a variety of resources and art skills to overcome visual challenges in personal artworks.

VA.4.O.3.1Apply meaning and relevance to document self or others visually in artwork.

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.1.2Use 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.3.1Use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design when engaged in art criticism.

VA.5.C.3.2Use art-criticism processes to form a hypothesis about an artist’s or designer’s intent when creating artworks and/or utilitarian objects.

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

VA.5.F.2.3Discuss contributions that artists make to society.

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.H.2.2Describe the ways in which artworks and utilitarian objects impact everyday life.

VA.5.H.2.3Discuss artworks found in public venues to identify the significance of the work within the community.

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

VA.5.S.1.3Create artworks to depict personal, cultural, and/or historical themes.

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

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

2nd and 3rd Grade Assignment #29

African Savanna

Objective: Students will draw a pattern on a piece of paper.

Materials: colored pencils, paper, teacher example.

Procedure: I will demonstrate how to draw a Kinte Pattern with the help of the class. They will then go back to their seats to draw their pattern, and color it in. Each students artwork will be taped together to form a colorful class example of kinte cloth.

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.2.C.3.1Use accurate art vocabulary to identify connections among visual art and other contexts.

VA.2.C.3.2Compare artworks with utilitarian objects and use accurate art vocabulary to describe how they are the same and how they are different.

VA.2.F.1.1Use imagination to create unique artwork incorporating personal ideas and selected media.

VA.2.F.1.2Explore the advantages of having multiple solutions to solve an artistic problem.

VA.2.F.2.1Identify work created by artists and designers.

VA.2.F.3.2Work with peers to complete a task in art.

VA.2.F.3.3Use time effectively while focused on art production to show early development of 21st-century skills.

VA.2.H.1.1Identify examples in which artists have created works based on cultural and life experiences.

VA.2.H.2.1Identify differences or similarities in artworks across time and culture.

VA.2.H.2.2Identify objects from everyday life that have been designed and created using artistic skills.

VA.2.O.1.1Employ structural elements of art and organizational principles of design in personal work to develop awareness of the creative process.

VA.2.O.3.1Create personally meaningful works of art to document and explain ideas about local and global communities.

VA.2.S.1.2Use diverse resources to inspire expression of personal ideas and experiences in works of art.

VA.2.S.1.3Explore art from different time periods and cultures as sources for inspiration.

VA.2.S.2.1Develop artistic skills through repeated experiences with art media, techniques, processes, and tools.

VA.2.S.2.2Follow sequential procedures focused on art production.

VA.2.S.3.2Demonstrate growth in craftsmanship through purposeful practice.

VA.2.S.3.3Follow directions for safety procedures and explain their importance in the art room.

VA.2.S.3.4Describe the differences between using one’s own ideas, using someone else’s ideas as one’s own, and drawing inspiration from the works of others.

VA.3.C.1.2Reflect on and interpret works of art, using observation skills, prior knowledge, and experience.

VA.3.C.2.2Compare techniques used by peers and established artists as a basis for improving one’s own work.

VA.3.C.3.1Critique one’s own and others’ artworks, and identify the use of structural elements of art and organizational principles of design.

VA.3.C.3.3Explain the similarities and differences between artworks and utilitarian objects.

VA.3.F.2.1Identify places where artists or designers have made an impact on the community.

VA.3.F.3.2Collaborate to complete a task in art.

VA.3.F.3.3Demonstrate the skills needed to complete artwork in a timely manner, demonstrating perseverance and development of 21st-century skills.

VA.3.H.1.1Describe cultural similarities and differences in works of art.

VA.3.H.1.2Describe the importance of displaying suitable behavior as part of an art audience.

VA.3.H.1.3Identify and be respectful of ideas important to individuals, groups, or cultures that are reflected in their artworks.

VA.3.H.2.1Compare differences or similarities in artworks across time and culture.

VA.3.H.2.2Examine artworks and utilitarian objects, and describe their significance in the school and/or community.

VA.3.H.3.1Discuss how knowledge gained in the visual art classroom can serve as prior knowledge in other classrooms.

VA.3.O.1.1Demonstrate how the organizational principles of design are used to arrange the structural elements of art in personal work.

VA.3.S.1.1Manipulate tools and media to enhance communication in personal artworks.

VA.3.S.1.2Use diverse resources to inspire artistic expression and achieve varied results.

VA.3.S.1.3Incorporate ideas from art exemplars for specified time periods and cultures.

VA.3.S.2.1Integrate the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design with sequential procedures and techniques to achieve and artistic goal.

VA.3.S.2.2Follow procedures, focusing on the art-making process.

VA.3.S.3.1Use materials, tools, and processes to achieve an intended result in two- and/or three-dimensional artworks.

VA.3.S.3.2Develop craftsmanship skills through repeated practice.

VA.3.S.3.3Work within safety guidelines while using tools, media, techniques, and processes.

Kindergarten and 1st Grade Assignment #29

Boomerang

Objective: Students will decorate their own boomerangs.

Materials: tag board, scissors, pencils, markers, tracers

Procedure: After discussing history and uses of the boomerang, we will look at different types of patterns on boomerangs. Students will trace, cut, and decorate their own boomerang.

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.K.C.1.1Create and share personal works of art with others.

VA.K.C.2.1Describe personal choices made in the creation of artwork.

VA.K.C.2.2Identify media used by self or peers.

VA.K.F.1.1Experiment with art media for personal satisfaction and perceptual awareness.

VA.K.F.1.2Identify real and imaginary subject matter in works of art.

VA.K.H.1.1Describe art from selected cultures and places.

VA.K.H.1.3Explain how art-making can help people express ideas and feelings.

VA.K.H.2.1Compare selected artworks from various cultures to find differences and similarities.

VA.K.H.2.2Explore everyday objects that have been designed and created by artists.

VA.K.O.1.1Explore the placement of the structural elements of art in personal works of art.

VA.K.O.2.1Generate ideas and images for artworks based on memory, imagination, and experiences.

VA.K.S.1.1Explore art processes and media to produce artworks.

VA.K.S.2.1Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media. e.g., media-specific techniques, eye-hand coordination.

VA.K.S.3.1Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media.

VA.K.S.3.2Practice skills to develop craftsmanship

VA.K.S.3.3Handle art tools and media safely in the art room.

VA.K.S.3.4Identify artwork that belongs to others and represents their ideas.

VA.1.C.1.2Gather clues to help interpret and reflect on works of art.

VA.1.C.2.1Describe visual imagery used to complete artwork.

VA.1.C.2.2Use various media or techniques to learn how changes affect the completed artwork.

VA.1.C.3.2Distinguish between artwork, utilitarian objects, and objects from nature.

VA.1.F.1.1Use various art media and real or imaginary choices to create artwork.

VA.1.H.1.1Discuss how different works of art communicate information about a particular culture.

VA.1.H.1.2Discuss suitable behavior expected of audience members.

VA.1.H.2.1Compare artworks from different cultures, created over time, to identify differences in style and media.

VA.1.H.2.2Identify objects of art that are used every day for utilitarian purposes.

VA.1.H.2.3Identify places in which artworks may be viewed by others.

VA.1.O.1.1Identify and use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to support artistic development.

VA.1.O.2.1Create imagery and symbols to express thoughts and feelings.

VA.1.O.3.1Use personal symbols in artwork to document surroundings and community.

VA.1.S.1.1Experiment with art processes and media to express ideas.

VA.1.S.1.2Use varied processes to develop artistic skills when expressing personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

VA.1.S.2.1Practice correct use of tools with various art media, techniques, and processes.

VA.1.S.2.2Describe the steps used in art production.

VA.1.S.3.1Practice skills and techniques to create with two- and/or three-dimensional media.

VA.1.S.3.2Discuss the qualities of good craftsmanship.

VA.1.S.3.3Demonstrate safety procedures for using art tools and materials.

VA.1.S.3.4Identify and be respectful of artwork that belongs to others and represents their ideas.

4th and 5th Grade Assignment #28

Color Schemes/ Decorations

Objective: Students will create an abstract picture using one of the following color schemes: Monochromatic (one color), Analogous (colors next to each other on the color wheel), or Complementary (colors opposite on the color wheel).

Materials: markers/crayons, pencils, paint, paper, construction paper

Procedure: Similar in style to the artwork of Piet Mondrian, students will create an abstract picture using one of the following color schemes: Monochromatic (one color), Analogous (colors next to each other on the color wheel), or Complementary (colors opposite on the color wheel).

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.F.1.2Examine and apply creative solutions to solve an artistic problem.

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

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

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

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 art work.

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

2nd and 3rd Grade Assignment #28

Kinte Clothe pt2

Objective: Students will draw a pattern on a piece of paper.

Materials: colored pencils, paper, teacher example.

Procedure: I will demonstrate how to draw a Kinte Pattern with the help of the class. They will then go back to their seats to draw their pattern, and color it in. Each students artwork will be taped together to form a colorful class example of kinte cloth.

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.2.C.3.1Use accurate art vocabulary to identify connections among visual art and other contexts.

VA.2.C.3.2Compare artworks with utilitarian objects and use accurate art vocabulary to describe how they are the same and how they are different.

VA.2.F.1.1Use imagination to create unique artwork incorporating personal ideas and selected media.

VA.2.F.1.2Explore the advantages of having multiple solutions to solve an artistic problem.

VA.2.F.2.1Identify work created by artists and designers.

VA.2.F.3.2Work with peers to complete a task in art.

VA.2.F.3.3Use time effectively while focused on art production to show early development of 21st-century skills.

VA.2.H.1.1Identify examples in which artists have created works based on cultural and life experiences.

VA.2.H.2.1Identify differences or similarities in artworks across time and culture.

VA.2.H.2.2Identify objects from everyday life that have been designed and created using artistic skills.

VA.2.O.1.1Employ structural elements of art and organizational principles of design in personal work to develop awareness of the creative process.

VA.2.O.3.1Create personally meaningful works of art to document and explain ideas about local and global communities.

VA.2.S.1.2Use diverse resources to inspire expression of personal ideas and experiences in works of art.

VA.2.S.1.3Explore art from different time periods and cultures as sources for inspiration.

VA.2.S.2.1Develop artistic skills through repeated experiences with art media, techniques, processes, and tools.

VA.2.S.2.2Follow sequential procedures focused on art production.

VA.2.S.3.2Demonstrate growth in craftsmanship through purposeful practice.

VA.2.S.3.3Follow directions for safety procedures and explain their importance in the art room.

VA.2.S.3.4Describe the differences between using one’s own ideas, using someone else’s ideas as one’s own, and drawing inspiration from the works of others.

VA.3.C.1.2Reflect on and interpret works of art, using observation skills, prior knowledge, and experience.

VA.3.C.2.2Compare techniques used by peers and established artists as a basis for improving one’s own work.

VA.3.C.3.1Critique one’s own and others’ artworks, and identify the use of structural elements of art and organizational principles of design.

VA.3.C.3.3Explain the similarities and differences between artworks and utilitarian objects.

VA.3.F.2.1Identify places where artists or designers have made an impact on the community.

VA.3.F.3.2Collaborate to complete a task in art.

VA.3.F.3.3Demonstrate the skills needed to complete artwork in a timely manner, demonstrating perseverance and development of 21st-century skills.

VA.3.H.1.1Describe cultural similarities and differences in works of art.

VA.3.H.1.2Describe the importance of displaying suitable behavior as part of an art audience.

VA.3.H.1.3Identify and be respectful of ideas important to individuals, groups, or cultures that are reflected in their artworks.

VA.3.H.2.1Compare differences or similarities in artworks across time and culture.

VA.3.H.2.2Examine artworks and utilitarian objects, and describe their significance in the school and/or community.

VA.3.H.3.1Discuss how knowledge gained in the visual art classroom can serve as prior knowledge in other classrooms.

VA.3.O.1.1Demonstrate how the organizational principles of design are used to arrange the structural elements of art in personal work.

VA.3.S.1.1Manipulate tools and media to enhance communication in personal artworks.

VA.3.S.1.2Use diverse resources to inspire artistic expression and achieve varied results.

VA.3.S.1.3Incorporate ideas from art exemplars for specified time periods and cultures.

VA.3.S.2.1Integrate the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design with sequential procedures and techniques to achieve and artistic goal.

VA.3.S.2.2Follow procedures, focusing on the art-making process.

VA.3.S.3.1Use materials, tools, and processes to achieve an intended result in two- and/or three-dimensional artworks.

VA.3.S.3.2Develop craftsmanship skills through repeated practice.

VA.3.S.3.3Work within safety guidelines while using tools, media, techniques, and processes.