Seventh Assignment for 4th and 5th Grade

Illuminated Initials (1)

Objective: After looking at the alphabet in calligraphy, students will draw an ornate initial of their first name.

Materials: copies of calligraphy alphabet, pencils, paper

Procedure: After the students take their seat, we will review where we’ve been, and where we’re going on our time line. After discussing the arduous task of book publishing before the creation of the printing press, students will receive a copy of an alphabet written in calligraphy. We will look at an example of illuminate manuscripts. I will demonstrate the assignment. Students are to draw the letter of their first initial in calligraphy, as big as they can, on their paper. They will then draw an outline around it.

Assessment: A=Draws the entire letter and outlines B=just draws the letter C=draws a block letter D=little effort F=no effort

Standards:

VA.4.C.1.1Integrate ideas during the art-making process to convey meaning in personal works of art.

VA.4.C.2.1Revise artworks to meet established criteria.

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.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.H.2.1Explore works of art, created over time, to identify the use of the structural elements of art in an historical event or art style.

VA.4.H.2.2Identify differences between artworks and utilitarian objects.

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

VA.4.S.1.2Explore and use media, technology, and other art resources to express ideas visually.

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.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.2.3Apply established criteria to the art-making process to measure artistic growth.

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.O.3.1Create meaningful and unique works of art to effectively communicate and document a personal voice.

VA.5.S.1.1Use various art tools, media, and techniques to discover how different choices change the effect on the meaning of an artwork.

VA.5.S.1.2Use media, technology, and other resources to inspire personal art-making decisions.

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.3.1Use materials, tools, techniques, and processes to achieve expected results in two- and/or three-dimensional artworks.

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.