*Year long High School Visual Art Curriculum - Intro to Art & Drawing Curriculum

This year long introduction to visual art course includes an introduction to visual art which takes students through the basic Elements and Principles of Design in the first semester and then flows into an Introduction to Drawing course second semester. The introduction to drawing covers drawing media in more detail and has a mixed media drawing as its culminating project. Includes interactive Elements & Principles of Art Slides for Art Distance Learning.

It also includes a Student Choice Framework that allows students to choose their own projects that apply the skills they've learned. At the end of the semester (or year) students create their own art exhibition, portfolio and written reflection. Worksheet packets that support learning and can be used as substitute lessons round out this package.

INTRODUCTION TO ART CURRICULUM:

With an Elements and Principles of Art focus this course includes full lessons for each of the elements and principles of art, presentations, mini-lessons, worksheets, sub lessons and posters for your classroom. This full visual art curriculum includes a scope and sequence chart that explains how to implement and structure your high school art class, setting you and your students up for success.

Includes:

Scope and Sequence Chart is included as a Preview File as well as in the bundle.

Full Semester Materials List broken down by lesson

12 Full Lessons with Presentations, Worksheets, Rubrics and More.

Digital Elements of Art Escape Room

Virtual Museum Tour

Interactive Elements of Art Slides Activities

Interactive Principles of Design Slides

Included in Intro to Art Curriculum:

TEACHER MATERIALS:

• Scope and Sequence chart detailing Lessons, Media, Concepts, Standards, Assessments and Differentiation for the 18 week high school course.
• Full Materials List
• Course Syllabus (as Bonus File)
• 12 Detailed Lesson plans with national standards, big ideas, essential questions, supplies, goals, objectives, step-by-step instructions and vocabulary that cover drawing, collage, oil pastels, painting and sculpture.
• 12 Editable Rubrics as Student Self-Evaluations
• Assessment as written Analysis (Intro to Kandinsky)
• 17 Presentations
• Art Exhibition, Portfolio and Reflection Guidelines
• 54 Mini-Lessons on Elements of Art and Principles of Design
• 36 Informational Worksheets on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design
• (90 Worksheets Total)

These informational sheets and mini-lessons can be used for building knowledge throughout the semester, as homework or as sub lessons. See exact contents below.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

• Course Syllabus (as bonus file)
• Entire Scope and Sequence of Course
• Art Exhibition Guidelines
• Student interest survey and Icebreaker

INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF ART

o Elements and Principles of Art Presentation

o Interactive Elements and Principles of Art Notebook Page

o Color Scheme Name Tags Full Lesson Plan and Presentation

INK AND COLLAGE:

o Emotion of Line Mini-Compositions Full Lesson Plan and Presentation

o Shape and Emphasis Mini-Compositions Full Lesson Plan and Presentation

DRAWING:

o Observational Drawing Full Lesson Plan, Presentation and Video Demonstrations

o Portrait Drawing Full Lesson Plan and Presentation

o Worksheets on How to Grid

o Worksheets on Line, Value and Texture

PAINTING:

o Abstract Watercolor Exploration Full Lesson Plan, Presentation and Video Demonstration

o Color Wheel Motif Full Lesson Plan and Presentation

o Doodle Landscape Full Lesson Plan and Presentation

o Introduction to Acrylic Paint Presentation

o Worksheets of Color, Color Schemes and Value Mini-Lessons

SCULPTURE:

o Panty Hose Wire Sculptures Full Lesson Plan and Presentation

o Art History Cards and Presentation

o Worksheets on Form

CHALK AND OIL PASTELS:

o Art from Music Full Lesson Plan and Presentation

o Introduction to Kandinsky Presentation and notes

o Abstract Oil Pastel Composition Full Lesson Plan and Presentation

MIXED MEDIA:

o Exploring Limits in Creativity - Tea Bag Art Full Lesson Plan and Presentation

ART EXHIBITION, REFLECTION AND ART PORTFOLIO:

o Final Project Guidelines Packet (8 Worksheets)

CRITIQUE SHEETS:

o Classroom Critique Worksheet

o Peer Critique Worksheet

o Written Critique Worksheet

o Definition sheets for the Elements and Principles of Art and Design

DIGITAL ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES OF ART:

These are created to be used through Google Classroom or any other Digital Platform your school may have. Great for Middle School/High School Visual Art Distance Learning. They can be used on their own or as supplementary material for lessons you are teaching! Over 300 Elements and Principles of Design informational and activity slides are included as well as detailed teacher instructions.

ELEMENT OF COLOR

27 SLIDES:

(12 Informational Slides, 11 Activity Slides

ELEMENT OF LINE

19 SLIDES:

(8 Informational Slides, 6 Activity Slides)

ELEMENT OF SHAPE

20 Slides

(5 Informational Slides, 10 Activity Slides

ELEMENT OF VALUE

19 SLIDES

(6 Informational Slides, 10 Activity Slides)

ELEMENT OF TEXTURE

19 SLIDES:

(7 Informational Slides, 6 Activity Slides)

ELEMENT OF SPACE

23 SLIDES:

(8 Informational Slides, 11 Activity Slides)

ELEMENT OF FORM

18 SLIDES:

(6 Informational Slides, 8 Activity Slides

DIGITAL PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN SLIDES:

PRINCIPLE OF EMPHASIS

23 SLIDES:

(9 Informational Slides, 12 Activity Slides)

PRINCIPLE OF MOVEMENT:

27 SLIDES:

(10 Informational Slides, 12 Activity Slides)

PRINCIPLE OF BALANCE:

24 SLIDES:

(8 Informational Slides, 13 Activity Slides)

PRINCIPLE OF RHYTHM:

21 SLIDES:

(8 Informational Slides, 13 Activity Slides)

PRINCIPLE OF UNITY

20 SLIDES:

(6 Informational Slides, 12 Activity Slides)

PRINCIPLES OF CONTRAST/VARIETY

21 SLIDES:

(9 Informational Slides, 12 Activity Slides)

PRINCIPLES OF PATTERN/REPETITION:

25 SLIDES:

(8 Informational Slides, 14 Activity Slides)

ELEMENTS OF ART PDF WORKSHEETS IN DETAIL:

COLOR:

5 Printable worksheet activities

3 Informational Color Sheets (Color Wheel, Color Schemes and Tints and Shades)

2 Keys

Tints and Shades and Intensity Worksheet

Color Schemes Worksheet (Primary, Secondary, Warm and Cool, Complementary, Analogous and Split Complements

Color Wheel Worksheet

Color and Emotion Worksheet

Color Designs based on Color Schemes worksheet

FORM:

Element of Form Informational Sheet with examples

Vase activity sheet, create form with lines and value + Key

Forms activity sheet, create form using value

LINE

2 Informational sheets on Line (or keys)

5 Line activity worksheets

3 Keys for activities

Organic and Geometric Lines worksheet

Lines in drawing: Blind contour, Contour and Cross Contour worksheet

The power of repeating lines worksheet (9 designs)

Large version of one of the power of repeating lines worksheet

Emotion of line worksheet

VALUE

Informational Sheet on Drawing tools and materials

Value Worksheet with blended scale, cross-hatched scale and sphere

Abstract Composition exercise for students to practice blending

A key for each of the above worksheets is included.

SPACE and COMPOSITION

Element of Space Worksheet with examples of 6 ways to create the illusion of space

Positive and Negative Space worksheet with Notan how-to sheet with examples

Composition sheet with examples of Rule of Thirds, Framing, Focal Point, Leading Create a composition key

Space worksheet for students to demonstrate knowledge of how to create the illusion of space

Student Notan Activity sheets (white and black box)

Composition worksheet for students to practice rules of composition

Blank Create a Composition Sheet with questions

SHAPE

Organic and Geometric Shapes - Students create a design for each

Tangram activity - Students cut out tangram shapes, trace and color their designs.

Shapes to 3-D Forms worksheet - Students create forms from 3 shapes

Henri Matisse worksheet - Students critique the shapes found in his piece "Beasts of the Sea"

Organic and Geometric Collage - In the manner of Matisse students create their own collage using shapes.

Plus and answer key for each of the 5 worksheets

TEXTURE

Element of Texture Informational Sheet with examples

Create textures student activity based on informational sheet

Texture activity for students to create their own textures + key

Rubbing, then draw that rubbing activity sheet + key

PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN PDF WORKSHEETS IN DETAIL:

RHYTHM:

Principle of Rhythm information sheet

Creating three types of Rhythm: Regular, Flowing and Progressive worksheet

Creating rhythm through Zentangle pattern sheet 1

Creating rhythm through Zentangle pattern sheet 2

Creating rhythm through Zentangle patterns sheet 3

PATTERN:

Principle of Pattern information worksheet

Principle of pattern worksheet for students to complete

(Create pattern through line, shape, color and a combination of elements)

Grid pattern worksheet with 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4 grids and a grayscale example pattern

Grid pattern worksheet with 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4 grids and a color example pattern

Students re-create their favorite pattern onto final grid paper.

Printable grid sheet

UNITY:

Principle of Unity information worksheet and short answer

Discussion sheet based on poster examples

Principle of unity poster examples, fill in the blank worksheet

Student unity design worksheet

(Create unity through color, shape, size/proximity, combination of color and shape)

Students re-create their favorite designs using collage.

BALANCE:

Principle of Balance information worksheet with examples and definitions

Principle of balance poster examples, fill in the blank worksheet

Student balance design worksheet

Mandala worksheet with starter shapes

Blank mandala worksheet

MOVEMENT:

Principle of Movement information worksheet with examples and definitions

Principle of movement line design worksheet

Op Art worksheet with structure

Op Art worksheet with basic structure

Make a mobile link and example sheet

CONTRAST/VARIETY

Principles of Contrast/Variety information worksheet with examples and definitions

Creating contrast/variety through value, color, shape and line worksheet

Creating emphasis through contrast

Creating contrast through color, Kandinsky worksheet

RHYTHM:

Principle of Rhythm information sheet

Creating three types of Rhythm: Regular, Flowing and Progressive worksheet

Creating rhythm through Zentangle pattern sheet 1

Creating rhythm through Zentangle pattern sheet 2

Creating rhythm through Zentangle patterns sheet 3

SUB LESSONS:

o Creativity Scribble

o Space

o Bucket List

o Favorite Words

o Op Art

o Radial Symmetry Sheets

o Doodle Starters

o Imagination Workout Sheets 1 and 2

o Word Art

o Abstract Value Design

o Warm and Cool Painting

SUB BINDER

o Schedules and Important Contacts

o Class List and Routines

o Emergency Procedures

o Classroom Management

o Behavior Log

o Recess and Specials Schedule for Elementary

o 10 Period Secondary Schedule

o Substitute Notes

o Seating Charts and Map

BONUS: Introduction to Art Syllabus

INTRODUCTION TO DRAWIG CURRICULUM:

This traditional drawing course covers graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, oil pastel, ink and scratchboard art. It includes a Student Choice Framework that allows students to choose their own projects that apply the skills they've learned. At the end of the semester (or year) students create their own art exhibition, portfolio and written reflection. Worksheet packets that support learning and can be used as substitute lessons round out this package.

Includes:

Scope and Sequence Chart is included as a Preview File as well as in the bundle.

Full Semester Materials List broken down by lesson

12 Full Lessons with Presentations, Worksheets, Rubrics and More.

Icebreaker Activity

• 22 page editable powerpoint
• Adjective and Noun List Document
• Adjective and Noun Labels
• Examples of final student artwork

Observational Drawing Lesson

• Full Lesson Plan with National Standards, Big ideas, Essential questions, Goals and Objectives, Instructional Materials, Student supplies and detailed process. Also included are Vocabulary.
• Shading a Sphere Video Demonstration
• Introduction to Contour Line Drawing Video Demonstration
• 23 page editable powerpoint
• Student Self-Evaluation

Texture Spheres Project Bundle

• Full Lesson Plan with National Standards, Big ideas, Goals and Objectives, Final Outcomes, Instructional Materials, Student supplies, Detailed process and Vocabulary as an editable word document.
• 27 page editable power point presentation
• Blending Colored Pencils Video Demonstration (TPT Streaming)
• Shading Texture Spheres Video Demonstration (TPT Streaming)
• Colored Pencil Blending Worksheet
• Texture/Sphere Worksheet
• Pattern Worksheet
• Student Self-Evaluation

White Charcoal Skeleton Drawing

• Full Lesson Plan Lesson with National Standards for grades 6-12; Big ideas, Essential questions, Goals and Objectives, instructional Materials, Supplies and detailed process and Vocabulary.
• 25 page editable powerpoint
• Links to video demonstration of drawing a sphere with white on black and drawing a portrait in white on black
• Student Self-Evaluation

Life Size Legs and Shoe Drawing

• Full Lesson Plan with National Standards for Visual Arts, Big Ideas, Objectives, Final Outcomes, Student Supply List, Instructional Materials, detailed process notes and Vocabulary.
• 23 Page Powerpoint presentation with notes and student examples
• Student Self-Evaluation
• 8 Grid Method Worksheets

Illustrated Word Art

• Full Lesson Plan with National Standards, Big ideas, Goals and Objectives, Final Outcomes, Instructional Materials, Student supplies, Detailed process and Vocabulary as an editable word document.
• 23 Page Powerpoint Presentation
• Student Self-Evaluation

Microscopic Cell Collaborative Slot Sculpture

• Full Lesson Plan with National Standards, Big ideas, Goals and Objectives, Final Outcomes, Instructional Materials, Student supplies, Detailed process and Vocabulary as an editable word document.
• 45 Page PowerPoint
• Color Schemes Worksheet
• Student Self-Evaluation

Oil Pastel Animals and Compositional Rules

• Full Lesson Plan with National Standards, Big ideas, Goals and Objectives, Final Outcomes, Instructional Materials, Student supplies, Detailed process and Vocabulary as an editable word document.
• 29 page editable Oil Pastel Animals power point presentation
• 32 page editable 6 Rules of Composition power point presentation
• Student Self-Evaluation

Birds of a Feather Scratchboard Art and Art History Lesson

• Full Lesson Plan with National Standards, Big ideas, Essential questions, Goals and Objectives, Instructional Materials, Student supplies and detailed process. Also included are Vocabulary.
• Video Links
• 38 page editable power point presentation
• Student Self-Evaluation

Micrography - Drawing with Ink Word Lesson

• Full Lesson Plan with National Standards for Visual Arts, Enduring Understanding, Essential questions, Objectives, Instructional Materials, Supplies, detailed process and vocabulary.
• 27 Page Editable PowerPoint Presentation
• Student Self-Evaluation Sheet
• Word List Document
• Introduction to Ink and Micrography Worksheets (5)

3 Mediums Drawing

• Full Lesson Plan with National Standards, Big ideas, Goals and Objectives, Final Outcomes, Instructional Materials, Student supplies, Detailed process and Vocabulary as an editable word document.
• 32 page editable power point presentation
• Three Mediums Value Scales/Spheres Worksheet
• Video Links
• Rubric

Student Choice framework for High School Visual Art - TAB Art Projects

• Full Lesson Plan with National Standards for grades 6-12; Big idea, Essential questions, Goals and Objectives, Instructional Materials, Supplies and detailed process and vocabulary.
• What is Free Studio Friday Sheet
• Free Studio Friday Student Proposal Sheet
• Free Studio Friday Student Evaluation Sheet
• 21 page editable powerpoint with instructions for students

Art Exhibition and Final Reflection Guidelines

• Art Exhibition
• Reflection with Rubric
• Artist Statement and Title Cards
• Art Portfolio List

50 WORKSHEETS INCLUDED plus 30 DRAWING PROMPT TASK CARDS:

Grid Method Worksheets

• Labelled Sailboat Worksheet
• Labelled Deer Worksheet
• Labelled Dragon Worksheet
• Labelled Bird Worksheet
• Unlabelled Flower Basket Worksheet
• Unlabelled Photographic Hawk Worksheet
• Unlabelled, larger grid Photographic Chihuahua Worksheet

Value Worksheets

Introduction to Drawing information sheet

• Tools
• Value Scales
• Shading, Stippling, Hatching and Cross-hatching

Student Value worksheet

• Value Scale 0-7 using shading techniques
• Value Scale 0-7 using hatching/cross-hatching techniques
• Value Scale 0-7 using stippling techniques
• Shade a Sphere with example

Abstract Value Composition Worksheet with Example

Texture Worksheets

• Element of Texture Informational Sheet with examples
• Create textures student activity based on informational sheet
• Students label and create their own textures worksheet
• Students create specific textures + key
• Rubbing, then draw that rubbing activity sheet + key

Space and Composition Worksheets

• Element of Space Worksheet with examples of 6 ways to create the illusion of space
• Positive and Negative Space worksheet with Notan how-to sheet with examples
• Composition sheet with examples of Rule of Thirds, Framing, Focal Point, Leading Create a composition key
• Space worksheet for students to demonstrate knowledge of how to create the illusion of space
• Student Notan Activity sheets (white and black box)
• Composition worksheet for students to practice rules of composition
• Blank Create a Composition Sheet with questions

Finish the Insect Worksheets

• (1) Intro to drawing tools and value
• (10) Finish the Drawings - Insects

30 Drawing Prompt Task Cards with Completion Sheet

Visual Art Critique Worksheets

• Classroom Critique Guide with Instructions and Questions
• Peer Critique Worksheet
• Peer Critique 2-up on a Page
• In-depth Written Critique Guide with Questions
• Elements of Art Definitions Sheet
• Principles of Art Definitions Sheet

VA Creating:

Demonstrate willingness to experiment, innovate, and take risks to pursue ideas, forms, and meanings that emerge in the process of art-making or designing.

Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.

Choose from a range of materials and methods of traditional and contemporary artistic practices to plan works of art.

VA Presenting:

Analyze why and how an exhibition or collection may influence ideas, beliefs, and experiences.

Analyze and describe the impact that an exhibition or collection has on personal awareness of social, cultural, or political beliefs and understandings.

VA Connecting:

Document the process of developing ideas from early stages to fully elaborated ideas.

Distinguish different ways art is used to represent, establish, reinforce, and reflect group identity.

Document the process of developing ideas from early stages to fully elaborated ideas.

Describe how knowledge of culture, traditions, and history may influence personal responses to art.

VA: Responding:

Interpret art by analyzing art making approaches, the characteristics of form and structure, relevant contextual information, subject matter, and use of media to identify ideas and mood conveyed.

Construct evaluations of a work of art or collection of works based on differing sets of criteria. Top 100 visual art products.

Interpret an artwork or collection of works, supported by relevant and sufficient evidence found in the work.

VA: Presenting:

Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation.

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

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