Massachusetts State Frameworks for Visual Art, 5-12

Unit 1

Perspective on Art

Unit 2

Perspective on Identity

Unit 3

Perspective on Community

Unit 4

Perspective on Media

Methods, Materials, and Techniques

Oil pastel, colored pencil, papier mache

Pen and ink, charcoal, conte crayon, watercolor, acrylic paint

Mixed media, bookbinding, acrylic paint

Mixed media, linocut printing, colored pencil, tempera paint, graphic design computer software

Elements and Principles of Design

Line, shape, color, rhythm, form, texture, size

Pattern, repetition, value, space, size, color, balance

Line, movement, texture, shape, form, unity, contrast

Pattern, repetition, balance, emphasis, variety

Observation, Abstraction, Invention, and Expression

Visual expression of music, visual expression of literature, vessel invention and design

Invention of patterns and tessellations, figural observation, figural abstraction, visual expression of personal history, abstraction of memories

Visual expression of personal relationships, visual expression of words, observation of community sites

Invention of symbolic prints, invention of unique logo, visual expression of environmental issue

Drafting, Revising, and Exhibiting

Thumbnail sketches

Gesture drawing exercises, preliminary sketching, preparing and hanging triptych for display

Assembling and displaying collaborative piece, storyboarding, thumbnail sketches

Thumbnail sketches of multiple poster compositions, revision of logo, mounting with mat board for display

Critical Response

Class critique, written reflection

Class critique, written reflection, artist statement

Class critique, written reflection

Class critique, brand identity statement

Purposes and Meanings in the Arts

Discussion about connection between Surrealist philosophical movement and art, comparison of functional art vessels from varying cultures

Discussion about connection between Buddhism and Mandala art form,

Discussion about social and political significance of collaborative art movements

Discussion about impact of political art on cultural climates

Roles of Artists in Communities

Discussion about role of artists in ancient societies

Discussion about role of Abstract Expressionists in postwar American culture

Discussion about impact of flash mobs

Discussion about Nazi propaganda posters and anti-war posters

Concepts of Style, Stylistic Influence and Change

Abstract Expressionism, Surrealism, Ancient Greek and Roman ceramics, contemporary industrial design

Ancient and contemporary Buddhist art, Semi-abstract figural photography, Suprematism, Color Field movement

Collaborative art groups, historical and contemporary artist books, urban mural painters

Contemporary political art, mid-century Swiss, Polish, German, and American poster design, 20^th century graphic design and typography

Inventions, Technologies and the Arts

Digital photography, digital printing

Digital photography, scanning, Photoshop computer software, digital printing

Illustrator graphic design software, digital printing

Interdisciplinary Connections

Relationship between music and art, relationship between literature and art

Geometric tessellations, history of religion

History of grassroots political movements

Biological and environmental concerns, marketing and advertising