UnitPlan

CourseName

Title:____________OurIdealWorld_______________

CSUArt326/Education466PracticumatPolaris

Length:______8classperiods_______
GradeLevel

4thand5th

Standards
1.ObserveandLearnto
Comprehend

2.EnvisionandCritiqueto
Reflect

3.InventandDiscoverto
Create

4.RelateandConnectto
Transfer

GradeLevelExpectations
(GLE 1) Visual arts learning involves analyzing the formal and sensory qualities of art.
(GLE 2) Specific methods of planning support the development of intended meaning.
(GLE 3) Use artistic media and expression to communicate personal and objective points of view.
(GLE 4) Viewers and patrons make personal meaning and infer artistic intent.

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Colorado21
CenturySkills

CriticalThinkingandReasoning
:
ThinkDeep,ThinkDifferent
InformationLiteracy:
UntanglingtheWeb
Collaboration:
WorkingTogether,LearningTogether
SelfDirection:
OwningYourLearning
Invention:
CreatingSolutions

CreativeProcessinVisualArt

StudioThinking

DevelopCraft:

Learningtousematerials,toolsandtechniques
EngageandPersist:
Learningtoembraceproblemsandnotgiveup
Envision
:Imaginethepossiblenextstepsseewhatisnotthere
Express:
Conveyanidea,feeling,personalmeaning
Observe:
Seeingthingsthatotherwisemightnotbeseen
Reflect:
think,talkandevaluateyourworkandtheworkofothers
StretchandExplore:
Reachbeyondonesperceivedcapacities
UnderstandArtWorld:
Learnaboutcontemporaryandpastart(ist)

LessonTitlesandDescription
YourIdealCreativeThinkinglab
Studentswillbrainstorm,sketchandaddcolortotheircreativethinkinglab/sketchbookcover
design.Theywillhaveachancetoexplore2Dmaterialsandwarmuptothesubjectofart.

YourIdealWorldandHabitat
Studentswillbrainstorm,sketchandpaintafinalcreationoftheiridealplacetolive!Theywillhave
thechancetoexplorehabitatcreationthroughlandscape,climatecontrol/outofcontrol,nature,how
humansfitintothisnewworld...etc.

LessonLength
1Day

Sequence
IntroLesson

6days

1stlesson

Conceptual/ideation/personalgrounding:Givingthestudentschoicestogiveasnapshotoftheir
idealworld

Expressivefeaturesandcharacteristicsofart(Elements/principlesofart):

Historical/multiculturalcontent:Exampleartists/artwillvarybaseduponindividualstudents.

Material(s)/technique(s):Acrylicpaint

Criticalreflection/aesthetics/transfer:Classcritiques/influencesfromexamples,artistsand
problemsolvingduringthedesignprocess

Assessment/evaluation:classcritiqueattheendoftheproject

YourIdealTransportation
Studentswilldesignanew,idealformoftransportationfortheirhabitableplanetbyexploringa
varietyoforiginal,excitingandfunctionalideasandwillcreatea3dimensionalversionoftheirideal
modeoftransportation!Theywillproblemsolveandcriticallyconsiderhowitwillwork,whatthey
wanttoputinit,howtheywanttodesignit,etc.

Conceptual/ideation/personalgrounding:

Expressivefeaturesandcharacteristicsofart(Elements/principlesofart):Shape/form

Historical/multiculturalcontent:Exampleartists/artwillvarybaseduponindividualstudents.

Material(s)/technique(s):Cardboard,pipecleaners,popsiclesticks,etc.

Criticalreflection/aesthetics/transfer:Classcritiques/influencesfromexamples,artistsand
problemsolvingduringthedesignprocess

Assessment/evaluation:classcritiqueattheendoftheprocess

3days

2ndlesson

Unit:FocusingLens/Lenses:
Timeless,Transferableand
Universal
(I.E.Beliefs/Values,
Identity,Relationships.
Tension/Conflict,Freedom,Design,
Aesthetic,Patterns,Origins,
Transformation,Change,Influence,
Collaboration,Intention,
Play/Exploration,Synergy/Flow,
Choices,Balance,Inspiration,
System,Structure/Function,Reform)

StructureandFunction
Innovation
Choices

Unit:Prepared
Graduate
Competencies

Explain,demonstrate,andinterpretarangeofpurposesofartand
design,recognizingthatthemakingandstudyofartanddesigncanbe
approachedfromavarietyofviewpoints,intelligences,and
perspectives
Identify,compareandjustifythatthevisualartsareawayto
acknowledge,exhibitandlearnaboutthediversityofpeoples,cultures
andideas
Createworksofartthatarticulatemoresophisticatedideas,feelings,
emotions,andpointsofviewaboutartanddesignthroughanexpanded
useofmediaandtechnologies
Critiquepersonalworkandtheworkofotherswithinformedcriteria
Recognize,interpret,andvalidatethatthecreativeprocessbuildson
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thedevelopmentofideasthroughaprocessofinquiry,discovery,and
research

Unit:Standards
andGradeLevel
Expectations
(Unitmusthaveall
standardsNOTall
GLEs.)

(VisualArtsStandard#NameGLE#,#and#)

VisualArtsStandard1ObserveandLearnto
Comprehend
GLE#3
VisualArtsStandard2EnvisionandCritiqueto
Reflect
GLE#2
VisualArtsStandard3InventandDiscoverto
Create
GLE#1
VisualArtsStandard4RelateandConnectto
Transfer
GLE#1

Unit:Inquiry
Questions
(EngagingDebatable:
Inart,whatdoesit
meanwhensomethingis
beautiful?Howcan
somethingbesouglyit
isbeautiful?)

(35questionsatleast2fromeachlesson)
IntroLesson:
SketchbookCoverYourIdealThinkingLab
Howcanplansbecomeworksofart?(GLE2)
Howcantalkingorthinkingaboutthevisualcharacteristicsofartimprovetheintendedmeaninginaworkofart?(GLE1)

Lesson1:

PaintingYourIdealWorld/Habitat
Whyisplanninganimportantaspectofart?(GLE2)
Whatdrivesanartisttochooseonethingoveranother?(GLE1)
Wheredoideascomefrom,andhowdotheyevolve?(GLE3)
Whywouldanartistwanttomakeartabouttheworldinwhichheorshelives?(GLE4)

Lesson2:

BuildingYourIdealTransportation
Howdoartistsplanworksofart?(GLE2)
Whatistherelationshipbetweentechnologyandart?(GLE3)
Howdoesartprovideinformationaboutaperson,idea,orculture?(GLE4)

UnitStrands

Comprehend/Reflect/Create/Transfer

Unit:Concepts:
Timeless,
Transferableand
Universal
(I.E.
Composition,Patterns,
Technique,Rhythm,
Paradox,Influence,
Style,Force,Culture,
Space/Time/Energy,

Space/Time/Energy
Observation
Influence
Style
Shape
Line
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Line,Law/Rules,Value,
Expressions,Emotions,
Tradition,Symbol,
Movement,Shape,
Improvisation,
Observation)

Composition
Technique
Force

ForeachstatementyoucreatebelowalignwithStandard(s),PreparedGraduateCompetencies,andGradeLevelExpectations.RefertoStandards:InquiryQuestions,Relevanceand
ApplicationandNatureofStatementwhenwritingunderstandings.

EnduringUnderstandings:MystudentswillUNDERSTAND...
(Timeless,TransferableandUniversal.Showsarelationshipbetweentwo
ormoreconcepts.)
Throughartmaking,artistsanddesignersmakemeaningbyinvestigation
anddevelopingawarenessofperceptions,knowledge,andexperiences

(Comprehend/Recognize,interpret,andvalidatethatthecreative
processbuildsonthedevelopmentofideasthroughaprocessofinquiry,
discovery,andresearch/Visualartslearninginvolvesanalyzingthe
formalandsensoryqualitiesofart)

ConceptualGuidingQuestions

FactualGuidingQuestions

Whyiseachpersonsartworkdifferent?
Whydoartistssometimescreateworkthat
depictsunrealistic/madeupthings?
Whywouldeachofyouridealworldsvary
fromeachother?

Artistsanddesignersdevelopexcellencethroughpracticeand
constructivecritique,reflectingon,revising,andrefiningworkovertime

(Reflect/Critiquepersonalworkandtheworkofotherswithinformed
criteria/Specificmethodsofplanningsupportthedevelopmentof
intendedmeaning)

Howdoyoustartanartwork?
Ifyougottoplanawholenewworld,where
wouldyoustart?
Wherewouldyoustart:
brainstorming?
creating?
planning?
whatpartoftheworld?(onearth,ona
completelydifferent/newplanet,inan
existingcountrybutfromscratch?)
Howdoyouknowwhentheplanningprocessis
finishedandyouarereadytocreateyour
finishedpiece?
Howdoyouknowwhenyouarefinishedwitha
workofart?

Howcanyouuselineandshapeto
distinguishspace/time/energyinyour
composition?Howcanyoushowsomeoneor
somethingiscloseorfaraway?Canyou
showmovementwithlineandshape?
Howwouldyouexplainforeground,middle
groundandbackground?(Teachduringfirst
lesson)
Howdoyourexperiencesinfluencetheway
youplanyourartwork?
Howdoyourexperiencesinfluencetheway
youcritiqueothersartwork?
Howdoweconstructivelycritiqueasaclass
whiledemonstratingrespect?

Artistsanddesignersexperimentwithforms,structures,materials,
concepts,media,andartmakingapproaches

(Create/Createworksofartthatarticulatemoresophisticatedideas,
feelings,emotions,andpointsofviewaboutartanddesignthroughan
expandeduseofmediaandtechnologies/Useartisticmediaand
expressiontocommunicatepersonalandobjectivepointsofview)
Visualimageryinfluencesunderstandingofandresponsestotheworld

(Transfer/Explain,demonstrate,andinterpretarangeofpurposesofart
anddesign,recognizingthatthemakingandstudyofartanddesigncan
beapproachedfromavarietyofviewpoints,intelligences,and
perspectives/Viewersandpatronsmakepersonalmeaningandinfer
artisticintent)

Whywouldanartistchoosedifferentmediato
depictdifferentthings?
Howcanyoucreateartworkthatcommunicates
themeaningthatyouwantviewersto
understand?

Howwouldtechniquesdifferwhenusing
differentmedia?(giveexampleof2different
media:coloredpencilsandreliefprints)

Whatwouldyoudotoimprovetheworld
today?Howaboutyourownhouse?School?
Transportation?Backyard?etc.
Howcouldyoumakeyourplannedworldreal?

Howdoyourexperiencesinfluencetheway
youinterpretartwork?
Whatobservations(canputspecific
criteriaex:observationsaboutline,shape,
space,time,energy...etc.)canyoumake
abouttheexampleartwork?

CriticalContent:MystudentswillKNOW...
(NOTTimeless,TransferableandUniversal.Factualinformationintheunit
[topics]thatstudentsmustknow.)
Studentswillbeableto:
Correctlyuseandblendcoloredpencilstocreatefinisheddrawings
Planthecreationoforiginalartworkinasketchbook
Developbasicdrawingtechniques
Understandhowtodepictdistanceandperspectiveina2dimensionalartwork
Correctlyprintmultipleplates
Createandrefineanacrylicpaintingusinglayeringandcolormixing
Createadetailed,durable3dimensionalsculpture
Transfera2dimensionaldrawingofaspaceintoanaccurate3dimensional
sculptureofthatsamespace
Employtheinherentcharacteristicsandexpressivefeaturesofarttocreate
successfulcompositions
Knowpainting,sculptureandprintmakingterminology(seespecificlessons)
Vocabulary
Space

KeySkills:WhatmystudentswillbeabletoDO...
(Timeless,TransferableandUniversal.WhatstudentswilldoANDbeableto
transfertonewlearningexperiencesasaresultoflearningtheunit.)
Studentswillbeableto:
Discusshowcharacteristicsofartareusedinspecificwaystocreatemeaning.
Participateincritiquesbyofferingsuggestions/recommendationsinapositive
manner.
Createandrefineworksofartusingproblemsolvingskillsandvaryingmedia
tocommunicateartisticintent.
Communicateobservableandemotionalresponsestoworksofartin
relationshiptoself.

Time
Energy
Observation
Influence
Style
Shape
Line
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LiteracyIntegration

NumeracyIntegration

Composition
Technique
StructureandFunction
Innovation
Choices
Usingthevocabularywordscorrectlywhentalking,writing,anddiscussingtheirartworkwithapartnerorthegroup.
Cleararticulationofthoughtsandresponsesinthecritiqueprocess

Ideathatyouneeda+b=c:theplanning/creatingprocess
Ratiosofspaceincomposition
Distanceshownbyforeground,middleground,andbackground