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Art 1 (SCP) 862
Qualities of Line

TIME FRAME:
GRADE: 9-12
CONTACT:

         MAP LEVEL:
01.4 THE ARTS - VISUAL ART

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.

01.4.1.9.2 -- 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

01.4.1.5.1 -- Students will select media, techniques and processes to communicate ideas, reflect on their choices and analyze what makes them effective

01.4.1.0.3 -- Students will use different media, techniques and processes to communicate ideas, feelings, experiences and stories

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



1. How is line used in art?
2. How are expressive lines created?
3. How does line create form?




This unit emphasizes blind contour, expressive line, contour, texture through line, form through line, and value through line.




When students are exploring line in Art 1, they will develop the ability to:

-- apply expressive line,
-- create form with line,
-- describe texture with line,
-- apply contour line,
-- apply value with line.







All students will:

-- demonstrate contour line,
-- render texture with line,
-- render form with line,
-- create value with line,
-- create expressive lines.




1. Homework is used as a formative and summative evaluation tool.
2. Quizzes, tests, and alternative processes may be used to access concrete information such as vocabulary, equipment use, and procedures.
3. Project evaluations may take the form of group critiques, rating scales, checklists, written evaluations, and teacher interviews.
4. 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.
5. 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.