Art III

• Develop an area of concentration through the maintenance of a portfolio containing works of art objectively selected on the basis of technical skill, personal style, direction, and intended purpose (AIII.1)
• Maintain a process portfolio that demonstrates research, fluency of ideas, flexibility of thought, connections, concepts, media exploration, and processes (AIII.2)
• Produce works of art demonstrating a depth of knowledge of the elements of art and principles of design
• Use technology to create work that integrate electronic and traditional media.
• Practice ethics in all aspects of art making and designing.  (AIII.8)
• Develop and practice experimental approaches to drawing
• Investigate numerous approaches in depicting the human figure
• Handle materials appropriately and safely

Art History/Cultural Context

• Explain how themes throughout the history of art have been influenced by traditions, norms, values, beliefs, and events.  (AIII.12)
• Study historical masters that emphasize the figure
• Research and analyze artists, art styles, and cultures that inspire personal works of art (AIII.11)
• Express and use positive ethics of integrity in all digital  forums exemplifying the CCPS core values of respect, honesty, responsibility, accountability

Analysis, Evaluation and Critique

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the communication of artistic vision/voice in personal works of art (AIII.18)
• Analyze the attributes of a work of art in terms of its ability to evoke a viewer response and command sustained attention
• Use a critique process (formative, peer-to-peer, self- reflective, summative) to reflect on and inform personal artistic vision/voice.  (AIII.19)

Aesthetics:

• Research aesthetic

• Demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge of the elements of art and the principles of design in works of art.
• Demonstrate confidence, sensitivity, innovation and advanced skill in applying media, techniques, processes, and craftsmanship to achieve desired intentions in works of art (AIV.5)
• Select a range of subject matter, symbols, meaningful images, and media to support personal, creative intentions (AIV.7)
• Use experimental techniques to reflect a personal, creative, and original problem-solving approach
• Demonstrate an assumption of personal responsibility and demonstrate integrity in making ethical decisions as they apply to art making and designing (AIV.8)
• Expand and express personal positive studio habits to include persistence and goal setting
• Identify a variety of painting grounds
• Manipulate color theory for expressive quality of images
• Analyze the properties of oil medium
• Utilize technical skill inapplication of paint media

Art History/Cultural Context

• Research, analyze and note in process journal personally influential artists, art styles and cultures
• Identify distinguishing feature that place a work of art within a particular style, region, or period Categorize works of art by styles and cultures
• Investigate and describe visual arts resources in the local community and throughout the world  (AIII.10)
• Analyze a selected career of personal interest in the visual arts, identifying the training, skills, and plan of action necessary for realizing such a professional goal (AIII.15)
• Understand and demonstrate proper behaviors in gallery, museum and public spaces

Analysis Evaluation and Critique

• Use an expanded vocabulary related to design, composition, aesthetic concepts, and art criticism when discussing works of art
• Compare and contrast paintingsbased on the use of color
• Compare and contrast two or more points of view when interpreting works of art (AIII.16)
• Analyze the attributes of a work of art in terms of its ability to evoke a viewer response and command sustained attention
• Discuss painting techniques and the use of elements of art and principles of design in artwork

Aesthetics

• Study,describe, analyze, and interpret described aesthetic qualities of works of art
• Compare and contrast the aesthetics of two or more artists (AIII.23)
• Develop and articulate personal aesthetic stance

• Develop skill, confidence, and craftsmanship in the use of media, techniques, and processes to  achieve desired intentions in works of art
• Develop and expand positive studio habits to include persistence and goal setting
• Use knowledge of art styles, movements, and cultures as inspiration to produce works of art
• Understand a variety of structural support systems
• Select and use materials to create 3D works of art
• Properly finish and preserve the surface of completed sculpture
• Handle, use and maintain all materials and tools appropriately and safely
• Select art-making media and techniques to create personal works of art (AIII.7)

Art History/Cultural Context

• Research and analyze personally influential artists, art styles, and cultures that contribute to the student’s developing portfolio
• Analyze the ways that form andfunction of historical and contemporary art and design have changed over time (AIII.14)
• Research trends in contemporary sculpture
• Research public sculpture; artists, production, community standards, financing, and materials

Analysis, Evaluation, and Critique

• Evaluate personal work based on unit or lesson objectives
• Interpret works of art for symbolic and metaphorical meanings.  (AIII.17)
• Participate in process critique in small and large  group settings

Aesthetics

• Debate the perceived intentions of those creating works of art
• Analyze how the attributes of works of art and design may evoke viewer response (AIII.22)

• Use traditional and contemporary media to create works of art
• Develop and create a series or sequence of related works of art (AIII.5)
• Create a series of prints using planographic or student choice technique
• Develop skill, confidence, and craftsmanship in the use of media, techniques, and processes to achieve desired intentions in works of art
• Present and exhibit works of art as part of the artistic process, including selecting and preparing works and writing supporting documentation and reflective statements (AIII.8)

Art History/Cultural Context

• Compare and analyze relationships between art styles and their related cultures (AIII.13)
• Categorize works of art by styles and cultures
• Research the effects of printing technologies on cultures and artistic expression

Analysis, Evaluation and Critique

• Discuss works of art in terms of design, composition, and aesthetic concepts
• Analyze the attributes of a work of art in terms of its ability to evoke a viewer response and command sustained attention.
• Attend and view art exhibitions and write reflections about them  (AIII.20)

Aesthetics

• Analyze, describe and interpret the perceived aesthetic qualities of works of art
• Describe how the purpose of works of art shifts over time  (AIII.21)