This course will introduce the student to the three dimensional elements and principles of art. These will be explored through the use of varied media and reference resources.
| STANDARDS MET | CONTENT/SKILLS | SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | D | ||
| Performing and Creating | |||||
| 1-6 | a. Develop and define artistic skills using self-expression and the elements and principles of design. | • Collaborate in creating sculpture as a group. | |||
| 1-6 | 1-8 | 1 | 5,6 | b. Use and explore new and traditional techniques in sculpture. | • Create sculptures using additive and/or subtractive processes. |
| 1-6 | 6,7 | c. Develop creativity and problem solving skills while making sculptural forms. | • Design and create relief and three-dimensional sculptural forms. | ||
| 1-6 | 1-8 | d. Integrate a variety of sculptural materials and techniques. | |||
| 1-7 | 1-8 | 1,6 | 6,7 | e. Set, pursue, and readily adjust art-making goals by recognizing and judging new possibilities as they emerge. | |
| History and Culture | |||||
| 7 | 1-8 | 1-5 | 3-6 | a. Research and discuss the varied roles of ritual and tradition in sculpture. | • Research and compare sculptures from a variety of Alaskan cultures. |
| 1-9 | 1-5 | 3-7 | b. Identify relationships between artists, historical periods, and the creation of different pieces of sculpture. | • Compare other cultural work with student’s work. | |
| 7 | 1-8 | 3-6 | 1-7 | c. Recognize that personal opinions are a reflection of the student’s own past experiences and cultures. | • Carry out universal themes in developing sculptures. |
| • Compare and contrast different sculptures from around the world. | |||||
| • View sculptural work at school or through field trips. | |||||
| Evaluation and Analysis | |||||
| 1 | 1-7 | a. Use elements of craftsmanship, function, originality, technique, and theme as criteria to evaluate sculpture. | • Make an assessment about the success of sculpture in terms of individual beliefs and artistic expression. | ||
| 1-5 | 1,2, 6,7 | b. Make a judgment about the success of a sculpture in terms of aesthetics and techniques. | • Invite a professional sculptor to critique student work. | ||
| 8 | 3-5 | 2-6 | c. Learn to accept and offer constructive criticism for own work and the work of others. | ||
| Aesthetic Perception | |||||
| 1-9 | 1-8 | a. Recognize the significance of sculpture. | • Consider the cultural functions of sculpture. | ||
| 1 | 1-7 | b. Discuss what makes a sculpture a work of art. | • Discuss issues related to aesthetics, artists, values in art, and other related topics. | ||
| 8 | 3-5 | 1-7 | c. Be able to listen to another’s opinion about a sculpture and consider the reasoning behind that choice. | • Investigate careers and functions of sculpture in fine arts and the environment. | |
| 7 | 9 | 1-8 | d. Understand that sculpture is an intricate part of our lives. | • Visit galleries, museums, shops, shows, artist studios, or virtual galleries to view sculptures. | |
ASSESSMENTS
- Concept assimilation and demonstration
- Creativity
- Participation in class
- Peer collaboration
- Portfolio
- Public exhibit of work
- Recycling
- Rubric
- Safety habits
- Skill growth manipulatives
- Time on task
- Working to assignment parameter