Eighteenth Assignment for 4th and 5th Grade

Draw Self Portrait

During the next five assignments, students will draw the systems of the human body, culminating in a self-portrait.

Objective: On a piece of paper, students will draw a self portrait

Materials: paper, pencils, permanent pens, markers, colored pencils, tracing paper

Procedure: During the next five assignments, students will draw the systems of the human body, culminating in a self-portrait. On day one, students will copy drawing the human skeleton on a piece of paper. They will trace over their drawings with permanent markers. On day two, students will draw the circulatory system with red markers on tracing paper. If there is time, we will draw the nervous system on another piece of tracing paper. On day three,  students will copy the digestive, nervous, and respiratory systems on different sheet of tracing paper. They will color these with colored pencils. On the fourth day, we will all draw the human muscles on another piece of tracing paper. We will color these with colored pencils. The last day of the assignment will see the students drawing a full body self-portrait on the “cover” of this project.

Assessment: A=follows ALL instructions (or does more) with great craftsmanshipB=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.1.1Integrate ideas during the art-making process to convey meaning in personal works of art.

VA.4.C.1.2Describe observations and apply prior knowledge to interpret visual information and reflect on 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.C.3.2Compare purposes for the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design in artworks and utilitarian objects.

VA.4.C.3.3Use the art-making process, analysis, and discussion to identify the connections between art and other disciplines.

VA.4.F.1.1Combine art media with innovative ideas and techniques to create two- and/or three-dimensional works of art.

VA.4.F.1.2Examine and apply creative solutions to solve an artistic problem.

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

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.1.4Identify and practice ways of showing respect for one’s own and others’ personal works of art.

VA.4.H.3.1Discuss how analytical skills and thinking strategies are applied to both art production and problem-solving in other content areas.

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.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.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.2.3Discuss contributions that artists make to society.

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

VA.5.H.3.1Discuss how skills learned through the analysis and art-making process are used to solve problems in non-art areas.

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

VA.5.S.1.4Use accurate art vocabulary to communicate about works of art and artistic and creative processes.

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.