HCS Curriculum: Arts, Visual 6 - 12 Sculpture (High School) Page 1 of 11 Hoover City Schools Secondary Curriculum Arts, 2007-08 Course Information: Course Title: Sculpture Grade Level: 9 – 12 Course Description: This class is designed to expose the student to various processes, techniques and methods related to sculpture. The student will not only explore art history as it relates to sculpture but will become familiar with the tools and techniques needed for individual production. All students will have the opportunity to work with clay, concrete, metal, plaster etc. Each student will be engaged in projects using traditional construction methods in the field of sculpture with an emphasis on elements and principles of design. Students will be exposed to Lecture, individual and small group projects. State COS Correlate: Visual Arts, Grades 7-12, Level I Calendar Type: Year Pre-requisite: None Co-requisite: None LEA Curriculum Authors: Date of LEA Approval: Spring 2007 Topical Scope and Sequence: Unit # 1 st Nine Weeks 1 Introduction to Sculpture: Origins, Fundamentals and Concepts 2 Clay: Process and Technique Observation from nature and Clay Application 3 Studio: Abstract Natural Object 4 Art History: A Look At Henry Moore Unit # 2 nd Nine Weeks 5 Modeling: Models and Modeling 6 Studio: An Expressive Self Portrait Bust 7 Casting Cements and Plaster 8 Studio: Plaster Relief Carving 9 Art History: George Segal HCS Curriculum: Arts, Visual 6 - 12 Sculpture (High School) Page 2 of 11 Unit # 3 rd Nine Weeks 10 Installation and Collaboration 11 Studio: Speak Out: A Post-It Installation 12 Construction and Assemblage 13 The Dinner Party: A Collaborative Installation Project 14 Studio: Create an Assemblage Unit # 4 th Nine Weeks 15 The Art of Carving 16 Art History: The Works of Renaissance and Contemporary Sculptors 17 Studio: Carving a Non-Objective Plaster Sculpture 18 Clay Independent Project Units and Outcome-Based Objectives: Unit 1- Origins of Sculpture Unit Goal: The students will gain a working knowledge of the fundamentals and concepts of sculpture. Outcome-Based Objectives: # Unit 1 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment 1 demonstrate an understanding of the origins of sculpture. Int 10 NA 2 recognize significant sculptors from history. Int 10 11 NA 3 discuss sculpture concepts and fundamentals. Mas 6 10 11 NA Unit 2- Clay Processes and Techniques Unit Goal: The student exposed to the many facets of clay in its techniques and processes Outcome-Based Objectives: # Unit 2 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment 1 Identify the basic elemental components of Clay. Int 6 NA HCS Curriculum: Arts, Visual 6 - 12 Sculpture (High School) Page 3 of 11 # Unit 2 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment 2 Discuss the geological processes which form clay. Int 6 NA 3 Identify the basic particle of clay and discuss the significance in the ceramic process. Int 6 NA 4 Define Ceramics and discuss applications and uses for clay in industry, and Art. Mas 10 NA Unit 3- Studio Unit Goal: The student will learn the difference between realism and non- objective art through the observation of nature while at the same time discover the medium of clay and how to use it. Outcome-Based Objectives: # Unit 3 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment 1 define the types of art. Mas 10 NA 2 interpret a natural form through drawing. Mas 1, 7 9 NA 3 create an abstract sculpture based from a observations of a natural object. Mas 1-4 NA Unit 4- Art History Unit Goal: The student will be exposed to and appreciate a significant figure in art history. Outcome-Based Objectives: # Unit 4 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment 1 recall the name of Henry Moore. Int 10 NA 2 describe the work of Henry Moore. Int 9 NA Unit 5- Modeling: Models and Modeling HCS Curriculum: Arts, Visual 6 - 12 Sculpture (High School) Page 4 of 11 Unit Goal: The student will understand and appreciate the modeling process of the material. Outcome-Based Objectives: # Unit 5 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment 1 exhibit an understanding of clay. Mas 3 6 NA 2 use the kneading or wedging techniques to prepare the clay. Mas 3 6 NA 3 write about a work in terms of its proportion and scale. Mas 7 NA Unit 6- Studio Unit Goal: The student will create a self-portrait bust. Outcome-Based Objectives: # Unit 6 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment 1 create a portrait bust of themselves. Mas 1-4 NA 2 demonstrate an ability to use clay within its various drying stages and with various methods of carving and adding Mas 1 3 NA Unit 7- Casting Unit Goal: The student will understand the casting process of materials such as concrete, plaster and bronze. Outcome-Based Objectives: # Unit 7 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment 1 identify the techniques of casting and about casting material. Int 6 10 NA 2 summarize the history of bronze casting. Int 10 NA 3 demonstrate an understanding of patina. Int 10 NA HCS Curriculum: Arts, Visual 6 - 12 Sculpture (High School) Page 5 of 11 Unit 8- Studio Unit Goal: The students will apply their understanding of the casting process by creating a plaster relief. Outcome-Based Objectives: # Unit 8 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment 1 create a plaster relief using Mas 1-4 NA 2 understand undercuts Mas 10 NA 3 use a simple molding process Rev 10 NA Unit 9- Art History Unit Goal: The student will be exposed to and appreciate a significant figure in art history. Outcome-Based Objectives: # Unit 9 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment 1 recall the name and works of George Segal Mas 11 10 NA 2 describe the work of George Segal Mas 9 NA Unit 10- Installation and Collaboration Unit Goal: The students will understand how installation art and collaborative projects have impacted the field of art. Outcome-Based Objectives: # Unit 10 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment 1 identify the processes of creating an installation or collaborative work of art Int 6 NA 2 identify significant time periods and artists associated with installation and collaborative art Int 6 NA 3 summarize the processes of collaborative art and its history Int 10 NA 4 summarize siginificant artists and/or structures that have impacted art history as it relates to collaborative installations Int 10 NA HCS Curriculum: Arts, Visual 6 - 12 Sculpture (High School) Page 6 of 11 Unit 11- Studio Unit Goal: The student will collaborate on an installation work of art that will be installed on the school campus. Outcome-Based Objectives: # Unit 11 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment 1 create collaborative installation piece of art Mas 1-4 6 NA 2 participate in working together with other young artists to create a large scale work of art Mas 7 NA 3 demonstrate an understanding of various media and its limitations within certain environments Mas 10 11 NA Unit 12- Construction and Assemblage Unit Goal: The student will understand the various techniques and processes related to construction and assemblage as well as certain art historical figures and influences. Outcome-Based Objectives: # Unit 12 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment 1 identify tools and techniques of wood and metal construction Int 6 NA 2 identify tools and techniques of paper and paper mache construction Int 6 NA 3 demonstrate a working knowledge of soldering metal Mas 10 NA 4 discuss the origins of construction and assemblage Int 10 NA 5 distinguish between construction and assemblage Int 10 NA Unit 13- Art History HCS Curriculum: Arts, Visual 6 - 12 Sculpture (High School) Page 7 of 11 Unit Goal: The student will be exposed to and appreciate a significant figure in art history. Outcome-Based Objectives: # Unit 13 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment 1 recognize the art works of Christo Int 10 11 NA 2 explore the works of Christo Int 5 8 9 NA 3 list several works of Christo Int 8 NA Unit 14- Studio Unit Goal: The student will demonstrate and understanding of construction and assemblage by creating one of their own using the processes learned. Outcome-Based Objectives: # Unit 14 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment 1 create an assemblage sculpture Mas 1, 2 3 NA 2 demonstrate an understanding of various media and their particular uses within an construction Mas 10 NA Unit 15- The Art Of Carving Unit Goal: The student will become familiar with the processes, techniques and materials associated with carving as well as sculptors who have impacted the art history. Outcome-Based Objectives: # Unit 15 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment 1 summarize the carving processes for clay, stone, plaster and wood Int 10 NA 2 identify the differences between various Int 6 NA HCS Curriculum: Arts, Visual 6 - 12 Sculpture (High School) Page 8 of 11 # Unit 15 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment media used for carving 3 describe the tools used for each media Int 10 NA Unit 16- Art History Unit Goal: The students will become familiar with the works of several renaissance artists who worked with the figure and with abstract carvers of today. Outcome-Based Objectives: # Unit 16 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment 1 identify the works a various renaissance artists Int 10 11 NA 2 identify the works of various contemporary artists working in marble, wood or clay Int 9 NA 3 differentiate between techniques used by these artists Int 10 NA Unit 17- Studio Unit Goal: The student will create their own carving work using the techniques and processes related to carving plaster. Outcome-Based Objectives: # Unit 17 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment 1 create a plaster blank to carve Mas 1, 2 NA 2 Carve their plaster block with a non- objective form in mind Mas 1, 2, 3 10 NA Unit 18- Independent Clay Sculpture Unit Goal: The student will generate their own assignment Outcome-Based Objectives: HCS Curriculum: Arts, Visual 6 - 12 Sculpture (High School) Page 9 of 11 # Unit 18 Objectives Mastery Level (Int, Rev, Mas) COS Alignment Accountability Alignment 1 write goals and objectives for their project in clay Mas 1,2,3 NA 2 develop a plan to follow Mas 10 NA 3 plan for the needs of the assignment, tools etc. Mas 10 NA 4 create the self guided project Mas 1,3 NA Alabama Course of Study Correlation: Arts Education COS Title Visual Arts 7-12, Level I Bulletin 2006, No. xx Std. # COS Standard HCS Unit- Objective 1 Create original works of art from direct observation. Organizing spatial relationships utilizing linear and atmospheric perspective Creating the illusion of three-dimensional forms through tonal rendering Incorporating traditional categories of subject matter into original works of art Examples: drawing a still life, painting a landscape, sculpting a portrait 3.2 14.1 6.1 17.1-2 6.2 18.13 8.1 11.1 2 Create original works of art using reflective ideas, personal experiences, and imaginary content. Examples: reactions to current events, fantasy, cultural traditions 6.1 8.1 11.1 14.1 17.1 3 Apply steps artists use in the production of art, including conceptualizing ideas and forms, refining ideas and forms, and reflecting on and evaluating both the process of production and the product. 3.1-4 5.1-2 6.1-2 8.1 11.1 14.1 18.1 4 Apply the elements of art and principles of design to the production of two- and three-dimensional artwork. 6.1 8.1 11.1 3.2 17.1-2 14.1 18.1 HCS Curriculum: Arts, Visual 6 - 12 Sculpture (High School) Page 10 of 11 COS Title Visual Arts 7-12, Level I Bulletin 2006, No. xx Std. # COS Standard HCS Unit- Objective 5 Demonstrate the use of traditional, digital, and multimedia techniques to create works of art. Examples: two-dimensional expression in books, comic strips, and timelines; enhancement of images in a digital imaging program; three- dimensional expression in dioramas, masks, puppets, mobiles, stabiles, scenery, and props 13.2 6 Demonstrate safe and responsible handling of art materials, including cleanup, storage, and replenishment of supplies where applicable. Identifying safety and environmental regulations 1.3 2.1-3 5.1-2 7.1 10 11 12.1-2 15.2 7 Describe personal, sensory, emotional, and intellectual responses to the visual qualities of a work of art. 3.2 5.3 11.2 8 Evaluate selected works of art to determine the effectiveness of their organization. Describing the subject matter, elements of art, principles of design, media, technique, and style used in selected works of art Analyzing the formal organization of subject matter, elements of art, and principles of design in selected works of art to determine structural relationships Interpreting expressive intentions and purposes in selected works of art Describing the effectiveness of expressive and meaningful communication in selected works of art 13.2 13.3 9 Compare works of art with functional and natural objects, aesthetic components, and formal qualities. Examples: stylized lines in automobiles; shapes and forms of appliances; shape, line, form, volume, and color of a tree Identifying aesthetic components and formal qualities in man-made and natural objects Examples: comparing a Henry Moore sculpture with bones, comparing David Hockney’s Grand Canyon series to rock formations 3.2 4.2 9.2 13.2 16.2 10 Utilize specialized terminology from art history, aesthetics, criticism, and production in discussions of works of art. 1.1-3 2.4 [...]...HCS Curriculum: Arts, Visual 6 - 12 Sculpture (High School) COS Title Std # Bulletin 2006, No xx HCS UnitCOS Standard Objective Defining visual arts terminology to include the elements of 3.1 art and principles . HCS Curriculum: Arts, Visual 6 - 12 Sculpture (High School) Page 1 of 11 Hoover City Schools Secondary Curriculum Arts, 2007-08 Course Information: Course. small group projects. State COS Correlate: Visual Arts, Grades 7-12, Level I Calendar Type: Year Pre-requisite: None Co-requisite: None LEA Curriculum Authors: Date of LEA Approval: Spring. Cements and Plaster 8 Studio: Plaster Relief Carving 9 Art History: George Segal HCS Curriculum: Arts, Visual 6 - 12 Sculpture (High School) Page 2 of 11 Unit # 3 rd Nine Weeks 10