ART 2 : Honors : AP Studio Art : NAHS

creative voice, personal expression and showcasing work

A bit about mixed-level art classes.

Unfortunately, scheduling elective courses is more challenging than ever. Particularly in the Visual Arts, and in small schools.

In an effort to offer more options for students, I taught mixed level courses. To manage materials and maintain clear goals, I taught all my classes thematically. Teaching the same concepts, using the same media, but different Anchor Works and different expected outcomes that were tiered by student choice and current level.

Fortunately, the National Art Standards and the California Art Standards are very helpful in that regard. The Standards are spiraling; Same concept different expectations around that concept as a student progresses in age and ability.

back ground images are student work. top: Max M., grade 12. bottom: Alejandra C., grade 12

Art 2 - Honors - AP Studio Art

General scope and sequence for mixed level course.

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Fall Semester :

Unit 1: Line & Shape - Anchor Works, Movements or Exhibitions: Bauhaus, Constructivisim, Kandinsky, Op Art

Outcomes: Traditional Design exercises exploring implied line, counter change. Abstract Designs. Media: markers, charcoal, pen and ink.

Unit 2: Value & Form - Anchor Works, Movements or Exhibitions:

Outcomes: Graphite Renderings - variety of choice in topics and skills

Unit 3: Form - Anchor Works: Roberto Benavidez, James Morrison. Paper Mache techniques. Balance.

Outcomes: Paper Sculptures. Paper Mache Sculptures. variety of choice in topics, skills and outcomes.

Unit 4: Color Theory - Anchor Works: Josef Albers, Benjamin Lowder. Collage and Mosaic techniques with paper.

Outcomes: Various Painted Paper Collage designs representing color theory concepts

Spring Semester:

Unit 5: Dry Media Concepts - Anchor Works: Various Artists, Movements or Exhibitions ie: Wayne Thiebaud San Francisco Landscapes or

Outcomes: Color Pencil and Oil Pastel landscapes

Unit 6: Wet Media Concepts - Anchor Works: Carla Sonheim. Modigliani

Outcomes: Painted Paper Collages, Abstract Portraiture concepts. Mixed-Media techniques.

Unit 7: Exploring Artists and Designers - List of Artists to choose from for your artist report.

Outcomes: Oral Report on Artist of choice. Create a work after the artist.

Unit 8: Curating Presentations - Anchor Artists: Curators from local museums. Local Artists.

Outcomes: Curate All School Student Show. Create End of Year Personal Portfolio Presentation.

NOTE:

Concepts always remain the same, but Anchor Works and the Outcomes may shift determined by Teacher Professional Development and in response to student population needs.