Art 1 - Year at a Glance
Prerequisite: None
Recommended Textbook:
Gatto, Joseph; Porter, Albert W.; Selleck, Jack. Exploring Visual Design; The Elements and Principles. Fourth Edition. Worcester, Massachusetts: Davis Publishing 2011.
Art I is an introduction to the visual arts and a prerequisite for all other art courses. Students will explore a variety of hands-on experiences and techniques, and work with drawing, painting, and three-dimensional materials. Emphasis will be on the four strands of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for the visual arts: observation and perception, creative expression, historical and cultural relevance, and critical evaluation and response. The District will provide art materials. Students will be expected to participate in art contests and exhibitions.
1st 9 Weeks
Topics of Study:
2nd 9 Weeks
Topics of Study
3rd 9 Weeks
Topics of Study
4th 9 Weeks
Topics of Study
All lesson plans should follow the YAG and fully support the Fine Arts TEKS and the District 6 Plays. Critical questions should be relevant to each lesson, developed from the Fine Arts TEKS and posted prominently in the art room.
Recommended Textbook:
Gatto, Joseph; Porter, Albert W.; Selleck, Jack. Exploring Visual Design; The Elements and Principles. Fourth Edition. Worcester, Massachusetts: Davis Publishing 2011.
Art I is an introduction to the visual arts and a prerequisite for all other art courses. Students will explore a variety of hands-on experiences and techniques, and work with drawing, painting, and three-dimensional materials. Emphasis will be on the four strands of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for the visual arts: observation and perception, creative expression, historical and cultural relevance, and critical evaluation and response. The District will provide art materials. Students will be expected to participate in art contests and exhibitions.
1st 9 Weeks
Topics of Study:
- Line
- Shape and Form
- Value
2nd 9 Weeks
Topics of Study
- Color
- Space
- Texture
3rd 9 Weeks
Topics of Study
- Balance
- Unity
- Contrast
4th 9 Weeks
Topics of Study
- Emphasis
- Pattern
- Movement and Rhythm
All lesson plans should follow the YAG and fully support the Fine Arts TEKS and the District 6 Plays. Critical questions should be relevant to each lesson, developed from the Fine Arts TEKS and posted prominently in the art room.