Unit Outline
Unit One: How do I see art?
What counts as art? What is the purpose of art? Is art important? Can art be functional? How can art convey meaning? How is abstract art different from representational art? How can concepts be expressed without representational imagery? How can music inspire artists? Is surrealism a significant form of art? Why? Why would an artist choose to create surrealist art? How has the vessel been a prominent art object throughout history? Unit Two: How do I see my identity?
How are identities formed? What makes me unique? Is the way other people see me different than how I see myself? How do artists represent their identities visually? How does color help an artist convey meaning in their work? What is the significance of a Mandala design? Why would an artist choose to create a self-portrait? Does a self-portrait have to be recognizable? Why is knowledge of color theory an important tool for visual artists? Unit Three: How do I see my community?
What is a community? What does it mean to be part of a community? Why would artists choose to work collectively? How can I convey meaning through the use of line? Who is an important role model in my community and why do they inspire me? How have artists been inspired by role models throughout art history? How can I visually depict a narrative? What is the purpose of an artist book and why might an artist choose to create one? Why would someone choose to create a mural? How can a mural impact its community? Why would an artist choose to use acrylic paint to create a work of art? Unit Four: How do I see the media?
How do media messages influence me? Who controls mass media messaging? How can artists use the media as a tool? What is ‘visual culture’? What are symbols? How does visual culture influence and inspire artists? What is the environment? Is the environment worth protecting? Why or why not? What makes a poster design creative and effective? Is branding important? Why? What makes a logo memorable?