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Art 1 (SCP) 862
Qualities of Observational Drawing

TIME FRAME:
GRADE: 9-12
CONTACT:

         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

01.4.4.9.3 -- Students will compare works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics and culture; justify conclusions made and use these conclusions to inform their own art making.

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



1. How do artists draw from observation?
2. How do artists organize a drawing from observation?



This unit emphasizes: describing form with value, describing form with line, composing the picture plane, and the observational techniques of scale, proportion and sighting.





When students are exploring observational drawing in Art 1, they will develop the ability to:
-- render form through value,
-- define form through line,
-- organize space in the picture plane,
-- apply the techniques of sighting, scale, and proportion.




All students will:

-- use value in rendering form from observation,
-- use line in rendering form from observation,
-- apply observational drawing techniques,
-- view examples of art,
-- receive feedback on their artwork.



1. Homework is used as a formative and summative evaluation tool.
2. Quizzes, tests, and alternative assessments 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.



Students will attend field trips for drawing from observation.