- Students will be responsible for properly using the computer and other materials / tools in the lab / classroom.
- Students will not violate copyright laws and infringe upon another's rights to their intellectual property.
- Students will use the time allotted to them in class in the appropriate manner.
- The work that is being created by students in class needs to be approriate for a high school setting.
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- Students demonstrate knowledge of the foundation of the art area.
- Students demonstrate knowledge and use of the technical skills of the art form integrating technology when applicable.
- Students create or make in a variety of contexts in the art area using the artistic foundations.
- Students perform / present in a variety of conmtexts in the art area using the artistic foundations.
- Students respond to and critique a variety of creations or performances using the artistic foundations.
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Minnesota State/Local Standard(s) Addressed |
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What relevant goals (e.g. content standards, learning outcomes) will this design address?
• Visual Arts Strand I - Artistic Foundations: Standard 1: Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of the art area.
- Benchmark #1: Analyze how the elements of visual art including color, line, shape, value, form, texture and space, principles such as repetition, pattern, emphasis, contrast and balance and contemporary art principles are combined to communicate meaning in the creation of, presentation of, or response to visual art works.
- Benchmark #2: Evaluate how the elements of visual art such as repetition, pattern, emphasis, contrast, balance or contemporary art principles are used in the creation of, presentation of, or response to visual artworks.
• Visual Arts Strand I - Artistic Foundations: Standard 2: Demonstrate knowledge and use of the technical skills of the art form integrating technology when applicable
- Benchmark #1: Integrate characteristics of the tools, materials, and techniques of a selected media in original artworks to support artistic purposes |
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- The elements of visual arts and the principles of design that are basic language in traditional hands on studio art disciplines are applicable in the creation of computer-based artwork.
- The elements of art are line, color, value, shape, form, texture.
- The principles of design include contrast, balance, repetition / pattern, movement / rhythm, variety and unity
- Various computer software programs can be used in the creation of computer artwork.
- Computer software provides for the visual selection of color and value as opposed to the physical mixing of colors.
- Organization and saving of files on the computer now replaces the 'clean-up' strategies that were utilized in the traditional studio-based art class.
- Final viewing of artwork done in class will now be seen in presentation modes that involve looking at images on the computer screen, creating power point presentations, burning projects to a CD, viewing artwork as Smart Board / projector images, and physical exhibits of work by printing out hard copies of the work in class.
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- How are different software programs used in the creation of artwork?
- How does one save their work and export it for viewing / assessing?
- How does one maximize the effectiveness of the images being made using the tools / programs that are being employed?
- How does one go about creating a successful image utilizing the following components: a) composition b) craftsmanship c) expressive qualities?
- How does one analyze the ways in which the elements of visual art, the pricnciples of design and contemporary art principles, are combined to communicate the meaning of, or responmse to computer art works?
- How does one discuss the processes involved in the making of the work relating to the following: a) steps b) software functions c) techniques d) personal decision making?
- How does one discuss the intent of the image in relation to the steps / techniques employed in its creation?
- How does one present, exhibit, publish or demonstrate collections of artworks for different audience or occasions?
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Key knowledge:
- Students will know how to construct drawings and charts that illustrate the elements of art and the principles of design concepts being addressed in this unit.
- Students will know how to successfully create their images using the various functions in the software program(s) being utilized.
- Students will know how to organize their images into a successfully constructed power point.
- Students will be able to communicate how the work that they created met the criteria that was established for the creation of their images.
- Students will be able to conduct research online for additional information / images that further illustrated the concepts being addressed.
Essential new vocabulary:
- pixels
- resolution / dpi
- image size
- text tool
- gradient tool
- line tool
- shape tool
- paint fill
- brush tool
- texture tools
- student share folder
- student drop folder
- elements of art
- principles of design
Common misunderstandings:
- Computers do everything for you.
- Computers art not an art tool.
- Computers are mainly about playing video games.
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What should students eventually be able to do as a result of such knowledge and skill?
- Students will be able to better constuct images that show artistic intent.
- Students will be able to facilitate the use of the computer and software programs to create successful visual images.
- Students will be able to create more effective communication tools.
- Students will be able to demonstrate a better understanding of the connection between visual art and technology.
- Students will become more visually and technologically literate.
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See above (Students will know). |
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