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DSA VISUAL ARTS CURRICULUM SCOPE AND SEQUENCE Rev. 3/06
BEGINNING LEVEL
Art History and Art Apprciation
Students will study a range of subject matter, symbols and ideas in the visual arts.
Students will identify and connect characteristics of visual arts within a particular
historical period, style, or culture. Students
will identify societal, personal and
historical motifs.
Students will chronicle the historical development of various media and architectural building techniques.
Students will gain understanding of prehistoric, ancient, Medieval, Gothic and Renaissance art.
Students will explore
artistic traditions of various North American cultural groups including
Native Americans and Mexicans.
Students will make connections between religious practices and art.
Students will visit the Denver Art Museum and local galleries.
Students will create art works based on historical subjects and styles.
Aesthetic Perception and Art Criticism
Students will practice and learn the art criticism model using description, analysis, interpretation and
evaluation.
Students will know and apply the elements of art and the principles of design in the analysis of artworks.
Students will practice critiquing their work and the work of others.
Students will receive and consider criticism of their work by teachers and peers.
Students will gain visual literacy as they begin to interpret famous artworks as visual text.
Students will write art reviews and critiques clearly and cogently.
Techniques, Skills and Knowledge
Students will identify and use the basic Elements of Art including line, color, shape, form, value, texture,
and pattern
Students will identify and use the basic Principles of Design including scale, proportion, repetition,
balance, rhythm, emphasis and unity
Students will be introduced to use, care, safety and maintenance of art materials and equipment including
pencils, brushes and knives.
Students will learn basic drawing techniques including gesture, perspective, contour, and shading.
Students will practice visual measuring and see size relationships as they practice observational drawing.
Students will create artworks in pencil, charcoal, ink, pastel, clay, watercolor, tempera and acrylic paint.
Students will be able to identify and create works in the basic subject categories of art including still life,
portrait, figurative, landscape, cityscape, animals, and plants.
Students will develop and maintain a personal sketchbook with class notes, personal images and assigned
drawings.
Students will be introduced to basic color theory including hue, intensity, value, the color wheel, color
mixing, complements, and color schemes.
Students will be introduced to graphic design through logo and lettering projects.
Students will learn basic sewing techniques and be introduced to fiber art.
Professional Development
Students will be introduced to practicing artists through the visiting artist program.
Students will assist in the preparation of art exhibitions including labels, hanging art and attending
their own art openings at school shows.
Students will create a professional resume and update it annually.
Students will be introduced to a variety of professional careers in art.
Students will maintain a portfolio of all current work.
Students will maintain a professional toolbox of supplies.
Students will enter two art shows or contests outside of the school.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Art Appreciation and Art History
Students will know a range of subject matter, symbols and ideas in the visual arts
Students will recognize repeating styles in art such as Classicism and Realism.
Students will identify characteristics of a style with ideas, issues, and themes of a particular culture.
Students will chronicle the development of techniques in architecture
Students will reflect on how artworks function differently in various societies according to time and place.
Students will gain understanding of the art of the Baroque, Romantic, Impressionist and Modern periods.
Students will explore artistic traditions of Non-Western cultures
Students will utilize the library, Internet, museum and gallery resources to gather information about specific
artists and techniques.
Students will make connections between the visual arts and other art genres (i.e. music, theater, dance) in
specific periods.
Students will create artworks with reference to specific historical techniques, styles and symbols.
Aesthetic Perception and Art Criticism
Students will critique their work and the work of others
Students will use critique feedback by teacher and peers to improve their work.
Students will create a peer network in which they can build a supportive working studio environment
Students will understand the link between the artist and society and understand that artists are generally
professionals who are successful in their time because they produce
what their audiences/patrons
desire
Students become skillful in visual literacy and can interpret artworks as visual text.
Students will master the art criticism model of description, analysis, interpretation and evaluation and gain
sophistication in their writing of art reviews and critiques.
Students will form and defend interpretations about artworks.
Students will demonstrate awareness of how emotions are expressed in artworks.
Students will discuss the implications of an artist’s intentions, seeing themselves as instruments of
communication and expression.
Techniques, Skills and Knowledge
Students will create works in sculptural media including wood, clay, metal and found objects.
Students will learn and demonstrate understanding of mass, volume, line, color and texture in sculpture.
Students will demonstrate knowledge and skill in jewelry techniques including sawing, hot and cold
connections and bezel setting. Students will use a variety of
jewelry tools including mallets, files,
mandrels, tweezers, saws, and solvents.
Students will learn and practice safe operation of acetylene and oxy-acetylene gas torches, electric
polishers, grinders, drill press and saws.
Students will create prints in silkscreen, intaglio and relief print techniques.
Students will develop skill in ceramic technique including drape molds, slab building, functional ware and
wheel throwing.
Students will develop drawing skills through he use of anatomy, life drawing, self-portrait, and specifically
assigned creative problems.
Students will stretch and gesso canvas for paintings in oil and acrylic paints. Students will experiment with
a variety of techniques and mediums for both types of paint.
Students will use their sketchbooks to formulate and refine ideas for art pieces.
Students will work independently in an open studio setting.
Professional Development
Students will work closely with practicing guest artists to create works in specific media.
Students will assume responsibility for display of their work in school shows.
Students will continue to maintain a current resume and edit work held in the portfolio.
Students will identify and interview a professional artist and present information on the artist’s education,
philosophy and working style.
Students may participate in the DSA audition and interview process.
Students will continue to survey art careers and participate in art school presentations.
ADVANCED LEVEL
Art Appreciation and Art History
Students will comprehend “new media” including performance art, earthworks, installation and video.
Students will understand the processes of site specific and public commissioned work.
Students will understand
the influence of national/international cultural and political policies
on art and art making.
Students understand the implications of censorship on art.
Students will understand major trends in contemporary art and chronicle its roots in art history.
Students will explore contemporary trends of integration and combination of various arts media.
Students will survey the work of untrained and folk artists.
Aesthetic Perception and Art Criticism
Students are able to use and understand the work of critics, historians and artists in forming their own
opinions and writing about art.
Students are familiar with major art publications, local galleries and museums.
Students are willing and able to justify and advocate for their aesthetic decisions.
Students can clearly articulate and defend ideas, processes and intentions in their work.
Students become skilled in visual literacy and can interpret artworks as visual texts.
Techniques, Skills, and Knowledge
Students will develop advanced skills in their personal choice of media.
Students will demonstrate their thought process in detailed sketchbooks.
Students will initiate, articulate and solve challenging creative problems in order to create cohesive
artworks.
Students will use personal emotion, political/social opinion, and humor to give new insight and clarity to
images expressed in their art.
Students will differentiate between the application of various media in their art and be able to justify and
explain their use of specific imagery and techniques in the context of their work.
Students will explore ways to integrate and combine various arts media.
Students will complete a portfolio with 10 - 12 examples showing breadth of skill.
Students will complete a portfolio with 10 – 12 examples showing exploration and development of a
single idea.
Students will create a site specific, installation or earthworks piece.
Professional Development
Students will work closely with a practicing artist to create specific works of art.
Students will produce a professional gallery show as their senior project and participate in the
selection of the exhibition space.
Students will understand the workings of a professional gallery including commissions,
cooperative gallery structures, and publicity.
Students will prepare and
maintain a visual record of their work in slide, CD and/or hard paper
copy. Students will prepare a college portfolio of 24 highly finished
pieces, application essays, and artist
statements.
Students will practice art in a sustained, disciplined fashion, identifying and meeting artistic goals.
Students will meet deadlines for applications, assignments and appointments.
Student may intern with a professional artist, gallery or study at the college level.
Students will mentor a new Visual Art student for one quarter.
Students may participate in the DSA audition and interview process.
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