Art 8

• Use observational and expressive drawing techniques to demonstrate multiple viewpoints (e.g., above, below, front, back) (8.10) Two Weeks/ ongoing

Art History/Cultural Context

• Identify art and architecture from various world cultures, periods, or civilizations by style, symbolism, and technological impact (8.13) Two Weeks/ ongoing
• Describe and place variety of works in historical and cultural contexts. Two Weeks/ ongoing
• Compare and coPlan for and reflect on the art- making process, using a sketchbook/journal (8.1) One Week/ ongoing
• Create works of art emphasizing specific formal color relationships. (8.8.1) Two Weeks/ ongoing
• Use of the elements of art and the principles of design to express meaning in art (8.8.1-5) One Week/ ongoing
• Use line and shading as tools to create value in a composition (8.8.2) One Week/ ongoing
• Use a variety of compositional techniques including formal composition to create the illusion of space.(8.8.3, 8.9) One Week/ ongoing
• Contrast works of art according to medium, period, style, and artist.  (8.13) One Week/ ongoing
• Identify and discuss a variety of artists, art careers and art related career pathways. One Week/ ongoing
• Express and use positive ethics of integrity in all digital forums exemplifying the HCPS core values of respect, honesty, responsibility, accountability. One Class/ ongoing

Analysis, Evaluation and Critique

• Analyze the effect the elements of art and the principles of design and how visual organization in art affects the communication of ideas. (8.15) One Week/ ongoing

Aesthetics:

• Analyse and discuss the purposes, values, and meanings of works of art. (8.16) One Week/ ongoing

• Develop and use a process art portfolio as an idea-building resource to create works of art. (8.2) One Week/ ongoing
• Refine personal works of art to improve quality of craftsmanship (8.3) One Week/ ongoing
• Use aerial perspective to create the illusion of depth in a drawing. (8.9, 8.10) One Week
• Identify and demonstrate one, two,and multiple point perspectives (8.9) Two- Four Weeks
• Further expand the use of the elements of art and the principles of design to express meaning in art (8.8.1-5) One Week/ ongoing
• Independently make and apply ethical procedures to creating works of art (8.7) One Week/ ongoing
• Use various brush techniques for stylistic choice and mood (8.6) One Week/ ongoing
• Illustrate themes from personal experiences. One Week/ ongoing

Art History/Cultural Context

• Analyze characteristics of public art. One Week
• Describe how works of art are influenced by social, political, and economic factors (8.10) One Class/ ongoing
• Understand and demonstrate proper behaviors in gallery, museum and public spaces. One class/ ongoing

Analysis Evaluation and Critique

• Communicate how personal experiences influence critical judgments and interpretations of works of art (8.17) One Week/ ongoing
• Critique in verbal and written form, personal work and the work of others, using appropriate art vocabulary (8.18) One Week/ ongoing
• In oral or written form create an artist statement which describes personal meaning and purpose in art work. One Week/ ongoing

Aesthetics

• Describe and justify personal sensory responses to the visual qualities of a work of art, using appropriate art vocabulary (8.21) One Week/ ongoing

• Create three-dimensional works of art using a variety of traditional and non-traditional media or processes (8.11) Two- Four Weeks
• Distinguish between relief sculpture and sculpture-in-the-round. One Class/ ongoing
• Understand the differences among additive and subtractive processes. One Class/ ongoing
• Demonstrate the importance of technique and craftsmanship in creating three-dimensional artwork. One Class/ ongoing
• Understanding the many stages of ceramic development (leather, bone dry, bisque, glaze or other finish) (8.11) One Week/ ongoing
• Use of armature or other foundations as a support structure for various media (8.11). One Week/ ongoing
• Understand the characteristics of traditional and contemporary crafts. One Week/ ongoing
• Create a utilitarian work of art. Two- Three WeeksArt History/Cultural Context
• Identify how culture and tradition is reflected in three dimensional art. One Week/ ongoing
• Examine a variety of sculpture including commemorative monuments, public art, architecture, and contemporary sculpture. One Week/ ongoing
• Compare and contrast sculptures or craft objects according to medium, period, style, and artist. One Week/ ongoing
• Identify the role that crafts play in history and the effects of mass production on hand crafted goods. One Week/ ongoingAnalysis, Evaluation, and Critique
• Analyze the use of space (positive and negative) in three dimensional works of art. One Week/ ongoing
• Identify and interpret symbolism in three dimensional works of art. One Week/ ongoing
• Aesthetics
• Formulate a working definition of art (8.19) One Class/ ongoing

• Synthesize prior knowledge and experience to create works of art (8.4) One Week/ ongoing
• The student will communicate ideas, experiences, and narratives through the creation of original works of art, using selected print media and techniques (8.6) Two- Four Weeks
• Create mixed media works of art that ideas, experiences, and narrative. Two- Four Weeks
• Use contemporary media, digital arts or graphic design to create works of art to solve commercial or personal design problems. Two to Four Weeks

Art History/Cultural Context

• Examine how the use of multiple media lifted artistic constraints of traditional schools of thought and opened new avenues for expression. One Class/ ongoing
• Identify roles of artists in society (8.14) One Class/ ongoing

Analysis, Evaluation and Critique

• Identify and examine ethical and legal considerations in the use of appropriated images and information. One Class/ ongoing
• Identify the uses and impact of persuasive techniques (e.g., selection of images, design, type, media) in print and contemporary media (8.16) One Class/ ongoing
• Communicate how personal experiences (social, cultural, and historical context) may influence critical interpretations and evaluations of works of art (8.17) One Class/ ongoing
• Analyze the effect the elements of art and the principles of design have on the communication of ideas. One Week/ ongoing

Aesthetics

• Define aesthetics as related to art (8.22). One Class
• Year long classes will include the following media experiences: drawing (including observational drawing), printmaking, painting, sculpture, ceramics, crafts, and mixed media. Ongoing
• All grades are expected to use oral and written language and art related vocabulary when discussing artworks and artmaking processes. Ongoing