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September
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Man-Made Form: Pop Art Sculpture : |
Exploring form and man-made objects through the Pop Art of Claes Oldenbuug and Chjoose van Bruggen.
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To investigate the elements of design in 3-demensional form. To explore new processes and materials. To learn how to research artists and understand their creative process. To view contemporary art that relates to classroom studies. To broaden understanding of the role objects have in society and students' lives.
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The student will research artist Claes Oldenburg and Chjoose van Bruggen though Scholastic Magazine and a classroom video. They will draw still-lifes that relate to Homo-faber. They will create collages that illustrate the adopted meaning an object takes if removed from its typical scale and environment. Students select an object to enlarge as a papier mache sculpture, imitating Oldenburg and van Bruggen. Students sculpt a smale scale model of their object in preparation for the final sculpture. (Approaches to Learning)
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What is the role of man-made objects in our society? (Homo faber)
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Students will be given a quiz on Oldenburg and Pop Art. In-class assessment will be based on involvement , effort and demonstration of understanding. Home assignments will be graded, including drawings.
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Creative Journal Assignments : |
Students are required to do a weekly artwork in their personal journal (also called a research workbook). These entries may be whatever the students chooses and may include any medium.
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This is a weekly opportunity for the students to create what they choose and to receive feed-back from the teacher. This is an opportunity for self expression or technical practice. By the end of the trimester, students witness their own improved abilities.
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Students are encouraged to use various supplies in in the art studio during open studio or after school.
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How can I express what interests me? (Health and Social Education)
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Creative Journal entries are graded on craftsmanship, effort, creativity and/or observation, and risk-taking.
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October
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Man-Made Form: Pop Art Sculpture : |
Exploring form and man-made objects through the Pop Art of Claes Oldenburg and Chjoose van Bruggen.
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To investigate the elements of design in 3-demensional form. To explore new processes and materials. To learn how to research artists and understand their creative process. To view contemporary art that relates to classroom studies. To broaden understanding of the role objects have in society and students' lives.
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Students create a papier-mache sculpture based on Oldenburg's principles and their preliminary small scale model. The student will view applicable art exhibits throughout New York City to reimforce conepts.
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How can our perception of man-made objects influence our understanding of our culture? (Homo faber)
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In-progress critiques will aid students during the papier-mache assignment and a reflection will follow the completion of this sculpture. Assessment is based on involvement, enthusiasm, implimentation and understanding of concepts.
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Creative Journal Assignments : |
Students are required to do a weekly artwork in their personal journal (also called a research workbook). These entries may be whatever the students chooses and may include any medium.
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This is a weekly opportunity for the students to create what they choose and to receive feed-back from the teacher. This is an opportunity for self expression or technical practice. By the end of the trimester, students witness their own improved abilities.
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Students share their journals with each other in class discussions and during open studio opportunities.
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How can I express what interests me? (Health and Social Education)
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Creative Journal entries are graded on craftsmanship, effort, creativity and/or observation, and risk-taking.
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November
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Man-Made Form: Pop Art Sculpture : |
Exploring form and man-made objects through the Pop Art of Claes Oldenburg and Chjoose van Bruggen.
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To investigate the elements of design in 3-demensional form. To explore new processes and materials. To learn how to research artists and understand their creative process. To view contemporary art that relates to classroom studies. To broaden understanding of the role objects have in society and students' lives.
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Students create a papier-mache sculpture based on Oldenburg's principles and their preliminary small scale model. The student will view applicable art exhibits throughout New York City to reimforce conepts. (Approaches to Learning) Finally, students host an exhibit of their completed sculpture for their families and friends. (Community Service)
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How can our perception of man-made objects influence our understanding of our culture? (Homo faber)
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In-progress critiques will aid students during the papier-mache assignment and a reflection will follow the completion of this sculpture. Assessment is based on involvement, enthusiasm, implimentation and understanding of concepts.
 Sculpture Rubric
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Written Exhibition Review : |
This is an out-of-class assignment that requires students to visit a museum or gallery on their own and write a critical analysis using concepts and vocabulary from class.
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To utilize the resources of New York City. To observe and analyze a work of art. To implement learned concepts and vocabulary. To articulate ideas and organize written work.
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The student will locate an exhibit they would like to attend and make arrangements to go. The student will spend time synthesizing the art and developing their own ideas. They will organize their thoughts into a written reflection that describes the art and ideas they have learned.
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How does one evaluate a work of art? What type of art do I like? (Health and Social Education)
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Students will be graded on clear and organized written presentation of their experience.
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Creative Journal Assignments : |
Students are required to do a weekly artwork in their personal journal (also called a research workbook). These entries may be whatever the students chooses and may include any medium.
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This is a weekly opportunity for the students to create what they choose and to receive feed-back from the teacher. This is an opportunity for self expression or technical practice. By the end of the trimester, students witness their own improved abilities.
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Students are encouraged to experiment with subject matter and techniques.
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How can I express what interests me? (Health and Social Education)
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Creative Journal entries are graded on craftsmanship, effort, creativity and/or observation, and risk-taking.
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December
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Man-Made Form: Advertising : |
Students explore advertising in popular culture through new processes and materials. Students learn about contemporary Pop artists, such as James Rosenquist, who relate to classroom studies.
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To investigate the elements of design in contemporary popular objects and advertising. To broaden understanding of the role objects have in society and students' lives. To understand how function, technology and taste have influenced design.
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Student draw still-lifes to explore form and to investigate Homo-faber. They create collages, combining magazines and drawings, that challenge perceptions of a product. Students examine product concept and psychology through advertising.
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What is the role of man-made objects in our society?
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Students will be assessed on completed assignments, craftsmanship, creativity, implementation of concepts and ability to self-assess.
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Creative Journal Assignments : |
Students are required to do a weekly artwork in their personal journal (also called a research workbook). These entries may be whatever the students chooses and may include any medium.
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This is a weekly opportunity for the students to create what they choose and to receive feed-back from the teacher. This is an opportunity for self expression or technical practice. By the end of the trimester, students witness their own improved abilities.
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Students share their journals with each other in class discussions and open studio opportunities.
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How can I express what interests me?
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Creative Journal entries are graded on craftsmanship, effort, creativity and/or observation, and risk-taking.
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January
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Man-Made Form: Advertising : |
Students explore advertising in popular culture through new processes and materials. Students learn about contemporary Pop artists, such as James Rosenquist, who relate to classroom studies.
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To investigate the elements of design in contemporary popular objects and advertising. To broaden understanding of the role objects have in society and students' lives. To understand how function, technology and taste have influenced design.
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Students examine product concept and psychology through advertising. They follow steps to create their own product which allows them to implement concepts and use their imagination. Applicable field trips are scheduled, such as to the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum.
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What is the role of man-made objects in our society?
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Students will be assessed on completed assignments, craftsmanship, creativity, implementation of concepts and ability to self-assess.
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Creative Journal Assignments : |
Students are required to do a weekly artwork in their personal journal (also called a research workbook). These entries may be whatever the students chooses and may include any medium.
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This is a weekly opportunity for the students to create what they choose and to receive feed-back from the teacher. This is an opportunity for self expression or technical practice. By the end of the trimester, students witness their own improved abilities.
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Students share their journals with each other in class discussions and open studio opportunities.
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How can I express what interests me?
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Creative Journal entries are graded on craftsmanship, effort, creativity and/or observation, and risk-taking.
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February
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Change and Creativity: Picasso's Guernica : |
Students study the famous artist Pablo Picasso. They explore how the bombing of the Spanish City Gurenica changed Picasso's artmaking and ideals. Collage is used as a tool for the students to express their own opinions about current events.
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This is a cross-curriculum unit with other grade 10 teachers to look at the nature of the interaction between intense change and creativity. Students investigate the symbolism and the elements of design in political art. Students gain a deeper understanding of the role between society, artists and artmaking.
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Students examine the works of Pablo Picasso. In Discovering Art History, students read about Picasso's Blue and Rose Periods, Cubism, and the painting Guernica. Students decipher and analyze this historic painting. They follow steps to create their own collage, using newspaper images and cubist techniques, that portrays their opinions and beliefs about a current event.
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What is the nature of the interaction between intense change and creativity?
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Students will be assessed on a written quiz, completed assignments, craftsmanship, implementation of concepts and ability to communicate clearly through an image.
Picasso Quiz
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Creative Journal Assignments : |
Students are required to do a weekly artwork in their personal journal (also called a research workbook). These entries may be whatever the students chooses and may include any medium.
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This is a weekly opportunity for the students to create what they choose and to receive feed-back from the teacher. This is an opportunity for self expression or technical practice. By the end of the trimester, students witness their own improved abilities.
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Students share their journals with each other in class discussions and open studio opportunities.
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How can I express what interests me?
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Creative Journal entries are graded on craftsmanship, effort, creativity and/or observation, and risk-taking.
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March
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Exploring Human Form : |
Exploring porportion by drawing the figure from observation.
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To learn basic human proportion and apply the elements of design. To investigate the portrayal of the human form through time and cultures.
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Students learn human proportions by drawing from a figure model. They research early human depiction and its development as documentation to symbol in movements such as Social Realism.
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What can the human form teach us?
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Students will be assessed on effort, attitude, research and implementation of human proportions.
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Creative Journal Assignments : |
Students are required to do a weekly artwork in their personal journal (also called a research workbook). These entries may be whatever the students chooses and may include any medium.
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This is a weekly opportunity for the students to create what they choose and to receive feed-back from the teacher. This is an opportunity for self expression or technical practice.
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Students share their journals with each other in class discussions and open studio opportunities.
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How can I express what interests me?
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Creative Journal entries are graded on craftsmanship, effort, creativity and/or observation, and risk-taking.
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April
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Exploring Human Form : |
Exploring porportion by drawing the figure from observation.
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To learn basic human proportion and apply the elements of design. To investigate the portrayal of the human form through time and cultures.
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Students learn human proportions by drawing from a figure model. They research early human depiction and its development as documentation to symbol in movements such as Social Realism.
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What can the human form teach us?
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Students will be assessed on effort, attitude, research and implementation of human proportions.
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Creative Journal Assignments : |
Students are required to do a weekly artwork in their personal journal (also called a research workbook). These entries may be whatever the students chooses and may include any medium.
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This is a weekly opportunity for the students to create what they choose and to receive feed-back from the teacher. This is an opportunity for self expression or technical practice.
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Students share their journals with each other in class discussions and open studio opportunities.
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How can I express what interests me?
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Creative Journal entries are graded on craftsmanship, effort, creativity and/or observation, and risk-taking.
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May
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Exploring Natural Form : |
Exploring natural form in a landscape.
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To apply the elements and principles of design to create dynamic compositions that display observational skill and/or expression.
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Draw elements from a landscape in Central Park. Students explore a variety of mediums to convey their environment. They are encourage to synthesize what they have lerned and to use the landscape as inspiration to create their own artwork.
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What can our environment teach us?
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Students will be assessed on effort, attitude, creativity, craftsmanship, and self-assessment.
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Creative Journal Assignments : |
Students are required to do a weekly artwork in their personal journal (also called a research workbook). These entries may be whatever the students chooses and may include any medium.
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This is a weekly opportunity for the students to create what they choose and to receive feed-back from the teacher. This is an opportunity for self expression or technical practice.
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Students share their journals with each other in class discussions and open studio opportunities.
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How can I express what interests me?
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Creative Journal entries are graded on craftsmanship, effort, creativity and/or observation, and risk-taking.
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June
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Exploring Natural Form : |
Exploring natural form in a landscape.
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To apply the elements and principles of design to create dynamic compositions that display observational skill and/or expression.
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Draw elements from a landscape in Central Park. Students explore a variety of mediums to convey their environment. They are encourage to synthesize what they have lerned and to use the landscape as inspiration to create their own artwork.
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What can our environment teach us?
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Students will be assessed on effort, attitude, creativity, craftsmanship, and self-assessment.
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