Art Pacing Guide Grade 6 W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 **** **** W8 W9 W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Topic Aug Sep Sep Sep Sep Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar Apr Apr Apr Apr May May May May Jun Unit 1 - Expression and Symbolism X X X X w ***** Unit 2 - Art Movements Throughout History X X X X X X i ***** Unit 3 - Connecting the Arts X n b Unit 4 - Exploring Color X X X X X t r X Unit 5 - Exploring Ancient Cultures e e X X X X Unit 6-3D Art and Sculpture Unit 7 - Perspective r a X X X X X ***** k X X X X X Unit 8 - Careers in Art ***** ***** X X X Unit 9 - Art in Ceremonies & Celebrations ***** ***** X X
Essential Key: 25 A 26 B Expressive Qualities Expressive qualities, symbols and contrast in 2D and 3D artwork Essential Questions Vocabulary Formative 4 In your opinion, how does art serve as a successful form of expression? Expression Symbolism Contrast Emotion UNIT 1 - Expression & Symbolism Written critique Cooperative structures: Self-Evaluation Rally Robin Sketch Ideas Accommodations BG: Sorts using flashcards. GL: Create poetry, music or other expressive outlet to complement project. ELL: Match symbols and expressions with art reproductions. Resources/Activities Describe expressive qualities in artwork, either 2D or 3D. For example: Identify emotion in 2D and 3D portraits, landscapes, or sculptures. Study the art of Kahlo, Van Gogh, or Niki de Saint Phalle. Create an expressionistic artwork. CAREER CONNECTIONS: art therapist, painter, sculptor, art critique Copying this document is prohibited without written permission from Cicero School District 99. 1
Essential Key: 27 B 26 B Arts Reflect History and Life Individual contributions on artistic movements, trends or periods 26 A Tools and Processes Materials used for creating effects and ideas in 2D and 3D artwork Essential Questions Vocabulary Formative 3 What are the characteristics of a person or art movement that promotes change? 3 In your opinion, what are similarities among different media? Which media do you prefer and why? Art movements Art periods 2D/ 3D art Characteristics Media Accommodations UNIT 2 - Art Movements Throughout History Cooperative structure Graphic organizer Self-Evaluation BG: Modified Tools & Materials Flashcards of steps Provide research materials GL: Peer teaching Additional steps & details Drawn Self-evaluation Cooperative structures Graphic organizer Self-Evaluation BG: Modified Tools & Materials. Flashcards of steps GL: Expert teachers Drawn Self-evaluation Partner review Resources/Activities Research and investigate an art movement or artist. For example: Research and compare art movements such as European artists, Mexican muralists, the Harlem renaissance, or other cultural/ historic periods. Create an artwork based upon chosen artist or art movement. Compare and contrast 2D or 3D artworks and media. For example: Create similar projects using different media each time. (Landscapes in chalk and paint, 2D vs. 3D portraits using different materials, etc.) CAREER CONNECTIONS: art historian, landscape painter, portrait painter Copying this document is prohibited without written permission from Cicero School District 99. 2
Essential Key: 25 B Comparing & Connecting the Arts Artistic components (elements, principles, ideas, etc.) in artwork Essential Questions Vocabulary Formative 1 Why is it important to recognize similarities and connections in the arts? Compare Contrast Elements Principles UNIT 3 - Connecting the Arts Cooperative Structures Anecdotal record Jigsaw Accommodations BG: Manipulative GL: Peer teaching ELL: Resources/Activities Compare and contrast similarities, distinctions and connections in the arts. For example: Identify rhythm, balance and composition in art, music, poetry, dance, drama, etc. CAREER CONNECTIONS: musician, poet, actor, thespian, performance artist, dancer 25 A 26B Sensory Elements & Organizational Principles Color schemes Skills and Creativity Color Schemes 3 3 What does an artist consider when choosing a color scheme and why? What is your favorite color scheme and why? Color scheme Primary Secondary Tertiary CAREER CONNECTIONS: interior designer, fashion designer, graphic artist UNIT 4- Exploring Color Cooperative structures Quiz peers Quiz Self Evaluation BG: Modified project-allow students to mix and discover color. GL: Extend project to include analogous, complementary, neutral, monochromatic colors. ELL: Pre-written words to paste on color wheel. Understand the use of color in art, and identify color schemes. For example: Construct a color wheel with primary, secondary, and tertiary (intermediate) colors. Create a piece of art based upon a color scheme. Example: Create an analogous color painting in the style of Henri Rousseau. Copying this document is prohibited without written permission from Cicero School District 99. 3
Essential Key: 27 B 26 B Arts Reflect History and Life Arts reflect cultures, time and places Create artwork based on research and problem solving Essential Questions Vocabulary Formative 4 Can art be separated from the study of history and why? How does art reflect culture? How is research and problem solving an essential life skill? Culture Respect Research Problem solving Civilizations UNIT 5 - Exploring Ancient Cultures Sketch and participation Written Selfevaluation Accommodations BG: Limit choice (2 or 3 artists) GL: Make comparisons to another modern culture. ELL: Verbalize research findings. Modify written work to level. Resources/Activities Investigate art from ancient civilizations and different cultures. For example: Research art from Greece, Egypt or Rome. Discuss how Greek pots show everyday life or examine how Egyptian hieroglyphs are clues to an ancient past. Create art based upon an ancient civilization or another culture and connect to self. Example: Create pottery in the style of the ancient Greeks that reflects students' lives or hieroglyphs explaining students' interests. CAREER CONNECTIONS: art historian, archeologist, cartographer Copying this document is prohibited without written permission from Cicero School District 99. 4
Essential Key: 25A Sensory Elements & Organizational Principles Positive and negative space in sculpture 26 B Functional objects or kinetic art made from clay, metal, fiber, etc Essential Questions Vocabulary Formative 5 How do positive and negative space function together in sculpture? Should art have a purpose and function, or should art be purely aesthetic? CAREER CONNECTIONS: jeweler, weaver, potter, illustrator, animator Sculpture Positive/ Negative space Functional art Clay Metals Fiber Paper mache Group art critique Partner critique Sketch ideas TOD UNIT 6-3D Art & Sculpture Final project Written selfevaluation Accommodations BG: Modified Tools & Materials. First/Then Flashcards of steps GL: Peer teaching Additional steps & details Draw Self-evaluation Resources/Activities Sculpture and 3D Art. For example: Examine sculptors and 3D artists across time such as Michelangelo, Picasso, Moore, Rodin, Arneson and others. Create a functional piece of art. For example: Design and create clay pots, masks, weavings, jewelry, etc. Copying this document is prohibited without written permission from Cicero School District 99. 5
Essential Key: 25A Sensory Elements & Organizational Principles Illusion of 3D objects using value, proportion, line, contrast, texture and surface change Essential Questions Vocabulary Formative 5 How do artists create the illusion of depth in art? Why is it an illusion? Depth Illusion 1pt. Perspective UNIT 7 - Perspective Cooperative structures Sorts/Matching Critique Quiz Accommodations BG: Flashcards of steps Pre-cut various sized shapes to manipulate to show distance GL: Peer teaching Resources/Activities Discuss the Illusion of Depth and 1 Pt. Perspective. For example: Study perspective drawing by M.C. Escher, Dali, DaVinci and many others. 26B Illusion of depth in 2D artwork Why is depth in 2D art considered an illusion? Illusion Depth 1 Pt. Perspective Sketch and participation Written Self- Evaluation Final Project Create artwork showing depth in 2D art. For example: Draw in 1pt. Perspective and use the vanishing point, overlapping, proportion, lines, value, etc. CAREER CONNECTIONS: architect, medical illustrator, interior design Copying this document is prohibited without written permission from Cicero School District 99. 6
Essential Key: 27A Contributions of the Arts Art used in persuading and promoting ideas; Technology used in the arts (i.e.. camera, computers, printing press) Essential Questions Vocabulary Formative 3 How do people successfully persuade and promote ideas? What would it be like to live in a world without art and technology? Persuade Career Commercial arts Technology UNIT 8 - Careers in the Arts Cooperative structures Graphic Organizer Anecdotal evidence Written self - evaluation Accommodations BG: Modified Tools & Materials. First/Then GL: Peer presentation Additional steps & details Drawn Self-evaluation Resources/Activities Discuss how technology is influenced by the arts. Discuss different career options within the arts. 26 B Select a career in the arts. Choose an element of technology and incorporate it into your artwork. For example: Print mini flyers, design a package using the computer, advertise a product by recording a commercial, create a logo using photos, or design buildings, etc. CAREER CONNECTIONS: car designer, package designer, photographer, printmaker, videographer, web designer Copying this document is prohibited without written permission from Cicero School District 99. 7
Essential Key: 27A Roles of Artists & Audiences Good audience behavior Contributions of the Arts Arts function in ceremonies (parades, graduations, sporting events) Essential Questions Vocabulary Formative 2 Can ceremonies and celebrations exist without art? Ceremony Celebrations Audience Respect UNIT 9 - Art in Ceremonies & Celebrations Cooperative Structures Graphic Organizer Checklist Anecdotal evidence Accommodations BG: Class celebration. GL: Committee leader ELL: Allow use of native language to support and include family participation Resources/Activities Evaluate how art functions in celebrations and ceremonies. For example: Compare cultural celebrations, and extend project to involve students creating a Student of the Month ceremony/ Good Reader ceremony/ Dance to promote their school, etc. CAREER CONNECTIONS: party planner, advertising, museum curator, Copying this document is prohibited without written permission from Cicero School District 99. 8