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Advanced Studio (ACP) 840
Journal Sketchbook

TIME FRAME:
GRADE: 11-12
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         MAP LEVEL:
01.4 THE ARTS - VISUAL ART

01.4.1.9.1 -- Students will apply media, techniques and processes with sufficient skill, confidence and sensitivity that their intentions are understood

01.4.1.9.2 -- Students will conceive and create original works of art that demonstrate a connection between personal expression and the intentional use of art materials techniques and processes

01.4.1.9.3 -- Students will communicate ideas consistently at a high level of effectiveness in at least one visual arts medium.

01.4.2.9.1 -- Students will judge the effectiveness of different ways of using visual characteristics in conveying ideas

01.4.2.9.2 -- Students will apply comprehension and skill in incorporating the elements of art and principles of design to generate multiple solutions to and effectively solve a variety of visual art problems.

01.4.3.9.1 -- Students will use, record and develop ideas for content over time

01.4.3.9.2 -- Students will use subject matter, symbols, ideas and themes that demonstrate knowledge of contexts, and cultural and aesthetic values to communicate intended meaning.

01.4.5.9.2 -- Students will reflect critically on various interpretations to better understand specific works of art

01.4.5.9.3 -- Students will defend personal interpretations using reasoned argument

01.4.5.9.4 -- Students will apply critical and aesthetic criteria (e.g., technique, formal and expressive qualities, content) in order to improve their own works of art.

01.4.6.9.3 -- Students will create and solve interdisciplinary problems using multimedia

01.4.6.9.4 -- Students will apply visual arts skills and unde4rstandings to solve problems relevant to a variety of careers.

23.3 LANGUAGE ARTS - COMMUNICATING WITH OTHERS

23.3.1.9.4 -- Students will write to delight in the imagination.

23.3.2.9.2 -- Students will apply the most effective processes to create and present a written, oral or visual piece.

23.3.2.9.4 -- Students will research information from multiple sources for a specific purpose.

23.3.2.9.6 -- Students will publish and/or present final products in a myriad of ways, including the use of the arts and technology.



1. What are the qualities of a good sketchbook journal?
2. How does an artist document personal ideas?
3. How does a variety of media affect expressive ideas?



This unit emphasizes creating an outlet for visual expression and creativity, using elements and principles of design to stimulate personal meaning and expression, having ongoing assignments to be worked on each week of the semester, working with a variety of techniques and media to meet given criteria, developing designs and compositions to be interactive with the viewer, having observational and figurative assignments.



When students are creating their sketchbook journals, they will develop the ability to:

-- intrepret and demonstrate appropiate sketching techniques for specific purposes,
-- demonstrate a proficiency in drawing from observation,
-- observe and respond to the figure as expressive subject matter,
-- use appropiate tools and techniques to achieve specific effects,
-- illustrate ways that illusions of weight, mass, and volume are achieved in drawing,
-- demonstrate good compositonal skills,
-- express feelings through the venue of several medias,
-- examine selected styles and movements in art,
-- express ideas through verbal, written, and visual formats.





All students will:

-- work independently and demonstrate visual expression and creativity,
-- apply thinking processes in organizing knowledge and ideas to communicate visually,
-- demonstrate, analyze, and apply criteria to make visual judgements,
-- demonstrate a strong proficiency in drawing media and techniques,
-- demonstrate a proficiency in drawing from observation,
-- create visual expressions based on the figure,
-- create visual expressions based on their imagination and personal experiences,
-- respond to and receive feedback on their own artwork.




1. Project evaluations may take the form of group critiques, rating scales, checklists, written evaluations, and teacher interviews.
2. A portfolio demonstrates skills learned and personal, aesthetic growth. The body of work stands as a visual record of the creative process experienced throughout the semester.
3. Group discussions give insight into the creative process and problem solving, providing an avenue for learning, how to talk about art, how to view art, and how to improve one's skills.