CDE Visual Art 6th Grade 1-2-B

Observe and Learn to Comprehend

2. Art created across time and cultures can exhibit stylistic differences and commonalities
 
Articulate how to be respectful and mindful of culturally sensitive themes. (DOK 1-3)

Objective:  Students will use the art Ai Weiwei to explain context and culturally sensitive themes.

Warmup
 
Reflect on the posted artwork. After review of the resources with your instructor, explain context and culturally sensitive themes.

http://www.juxtapoz.com/news/preview-large-aiwewei-on-alcatraz/ 

http://www.npr.org/2015/10/26/452012144/fans-offer-legos-to-ai-weiwei-after-company-refuses-to-donate-its-toy-bricks 

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/why-ai-weiwei-breaking-into-alcatraz-180952742/ 

CDE Visual Art 6th Grade 1-2-A

Observe and Learn to Comprehend

2. Art created across time and cultures can exhibit stylistic differences and commonalities
 
Describe and discuss the general characteristics of a work of art from various historical periods (DOK 1-3)

Objective:  Students will review the artwork of Bernard Pras and identify individual elements they see in the artwork.

Warmup 

Use the first link and review the work of Bernard Pras. Open the gallery and view all of the images. Return to this question and use the 2nd link. Look at the image "Jeune fille a la perle". Using a Perfect 3 Sentence Answer, explain what you see in the image.

http://www.juxtapoz.com/news/more-anamorphic-installations-by-bernard-pras/

https://drive.google.com/a/district70.org/file/d/0BxJHbN4NcqR5c1lRMXhaRHdZbkE/view?usp=sharing

CDE Visual Art 6th Grade 1-1-B

Observe and Learn to Comprehend

1. The characteristics and expressive features of art and design are used in unique ways to respond to two- and three-dimensional art

Develop from oneself and various cultures a mental storehouse of images and the uses, symbolism, and meaning of those images (DOK 1-3)

Objective:  Students will review the artwork of Mona Robles and make a list of contemporary symbols that could be altered to create artwork.

Warmup 

Review the artwork of Mona Robles.  Consider how traditional, Mayan, symbols have been used to make contemporary pop art.  On the left side of your sketch book, draw 5, every-day, symbols from your life that you think could be altered to make artwork.

http://www.juxtapoz.com/news/illustration/mayan-pokemon/ 

CDE Visual Art 6th Grade 1-1-A

Observe and Learn to Comprehend

1. The characteristics and expressive features of art and design are used in unique ways to respond to two- and three-dimensional art

Respond orally or in written format justifying and interpreting the characteristics and expressive features of art and design in a work of art 

Objective:  Students will review the artwork of Keith Tyson, identify an interesting artwork, and reflect on why they find the work engaging.

Warmup

Use that attached link. Read the article. After reading the article, click on View Gallery. Look at the artwork of Keith Tyson. Make sure you use the arrows to look at all the artwork in the series. Using a Perfect 3 Sentence Answer, identify an artwork that you find interesting and share your opinion of the artwork you find interesting.

http://www.juxtapoz.com/news/series-and-systems-by-keith-tyson/

CDE Visual Art 6th Grade 3-3-B

Invent and Discover to Create

3. Utilize current, available technology to refine ideas in works of art

Recognize and discuss how technology operates in the creation of works of art

Objective:  Students will evaluate how the creation of new color, materials, and resources influences the decisions that artists make.

Warmup

Using a Perfect 3 Sentence Answer, should artists share access to new materials or technology? Why or why not?

http://art.scholastic.com/debate-logged-out

Who am I and what is this blog...

How do we hit all of our Visual Arts standards with students we see for a quarter or semester?  What do we do when students have never had a Visual Arts class before?

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