What does it all mean?: Abstract Painting Project 2: Abstract Painting
mid Nov ~ mid Jan (10 Weeks)
Unit Objective: Students are introduced to various abstract painting exercises and use the elements and principles of art to understand and create their own abstract painting with tempera paint.
Students are evaluated on process, participation as well as end-product. *lessons and assignments may be subject to change due to teacher’s discretion
Unit wiki link: http://curkovicartunits.pbworks.com/w/page/Abstract-Painting Unit Question: What makes art attractive? Significant Concept: The principles and elements of art help us to create and evaluate art. Key Vocabulary: Abstract, Aesthetic, Asymmetrical, Balance, Colour, Composition, Contrast, Emphasis, Line, Movement, Repetition, Rhythm, Space, Shape, Symmetry, Symmetrical, Texture
Week 1 - Introduction
Discussing: -What is art? -What makes art attractive? Activity: Exploring Balance and Equilibrium Homework: Complete The Elements of Art worksheet. Due next class.
Week 2 - Pattern & Repetition
-Collect and review homework. -Intro to using pattern for abstract work. Activity: One Element, Many Patterns Homework: Complete The Principles of Art worksheet. Due next class.
Week 3 - Variations in Tone (Value)
-Collect and review homework. -Critically analyse the painting "Chief" (1950) by Franz Kline Activity: Black & White Homework: Watch the video called “What is Abstract Art” on the class wiki and complete the worksheet
Week 4 - Abstract Doodle
View a piece of artwork and discuss what elements or principles of art are utilised. Activity: Abstract Doodle Homework: TBA Frank Curkovic
What does it all mean?: Abstract Painting Week 5 - Hard-edge Painting -View and discuss hard-edge painting (slideshow available on wiki) Activity: Abstract Number Painting Homework: Preview next week’s activity
Week 6 - From Reality to Abstraction -View the work of Georgia O’Keeffe. Activity: From Reality to Abstraction
Homework: Go to the class wiki and view the link to browse photos and videos.
Week 7 - Planning
How can we find inspiration for abstract work? As an artist creating abstract paintings, ask yourself the following questions: • Do I simply want my abstract painting to be beautiful? • Do I intend this abstract painting to convey something specific to the viewer? • Do I want people to extract their own meaning from it? • What in the abstract painting is going to do this? • How will the elements interact? • Do I want to guide the viewer's interpretation with my choice of title? • Do I want to write a statement to accompany the painting explaining how I created it, what my thoughts were while I made it, or what I see it conveying? • Does it matter to me if they don't "get it"? Homework: consider your plan and bring any resources you may find useful to the next class.
Week 8 - Project
Before you begin, share your plan with 2 different students to get feedback on your decisions. Students may then begin working on their final project. Homework: (as required)
Week 9 - cont’d
-Students continue working on project Homework: (as required)
Week 10 - Presentation & Evaluation
-Student self-reflection & teacher evaluation
Frank Curkovic
WEEK 1 INTRODUCTION ACTIVITY
What is Art?
What is Art?
In groups, brainstorm and discuss. Write your ideas below and be prepared to share them as a class.
Frank Curkovic
WEEK 1 INTRODUCTION ACTIVITY
What makes art attractive?
What makes art attractive?
Write your ideas below and be prepared to share them as a class.
Frank Curkovic
The Elements of Art are the ingredients of art
(line, colour, value, shape/form, space, texture)
Level 0
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.
A3: The student has limited understanding of topic language and the elements of art.
Level 3-4
A3: The student has satisfactory understanding of topic language and a satisfactory understanding the elements of art.
Level 5-6
A3: The student has a good knowledge of topic language and a good understanding of the elements of art.
Level 7-8
A3: The student has well developed topic language and an excellent understanding of the elements of art.
Shape/Form
Line
Space
Colour
Texture
Value
Frank Curkovic
Level 1-2
You are required to do some research on the Elements of Art. You may use books or search the web. When done, simply draw a symbol or picture for each of the elements in the boxes provided below to help you remember what they mean. DO NOT include text. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO USE COLOUR. This will be a formative assessment as part of the Knowledge and Understanding area on the unit rubric.
The Principles of Art
help artists plan their work and think how viewers will react to it. Level 0
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.
Principle: Balance
Contrast
Proportion
Pattern
Rhythm
Emphasis
Unity
Variety
Frank Curkovic
Level 1-2
A3: The student has limited understanding of topic language and the principles of art.
Following on from the previous task on The Elements of Art, do some research taking notes or writing definitions/explanations for the Principles of Art below. This will be a formative assessment as part of the Knowledge and Understanding area on the unit rubric. Level 3-4
A3: The student has satisfactory understanding of topic language and a satisfactory understanding the principles of art.
Level 5-6
A3: The student has a good knowledge of topic language and a good understanding of the principles of art.
Definition/Explanation/Notes
Level 7-8
A3: The student has well developed topic language and an excellent understanding of the principles of art.
Watch the video “What is abstract art?� on the class wiki (or go here: http://bit.ly/cxG1cG) Whilst watching the video, write characteristics from each movement and artists from that period. This will be a formative assessment as part of the Knowledge and Understanding area on the unit rubric.
Impressionism / Post-Impressionism (late 19th C) Characteristics of movement:
Artists from movement:
e.g. visible brush strokes
-Monet
Fauvism (c. 1900-1910) Characteristics of movement:
Artists from movement:
Cubism (c. 1907-1919) Characteristics of movement:
Frank Curkovic
Artists from movement:
Abstract / Abstract-Expressionism (mid-century) Characteristics of movement:
Artists from movement:
How can we read or understand an abstract painting? What could we look for?
Has your opinion towards abstract art changed? Why or why not?
Level 0
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.
Frank Curkovic
Level 1-2
A2: The student demonstrates limited knowledge of the artform studied.
Level 3-4
A2: The student demonstrates a satisfactory awareness of the artform studied.
Level 5-6
A2: The student demonstrates a good awareness of the artform studied.
Level 7-8
A2: The student demonstrates an excellent awareness of the artform studied.
Abstract Painting:
Self-Reflection You will need to include an artist statement/self reflection with your piece. In paragraph form, please answer the questions below and include relevant key vocabulary used in class. Attach photo here
1. Describe the principles and/or elements of art you used to plan and create your art. Is your artwork successful? Why or why not? 2. What are the strengths and weaknesses in your work? 3. What could you do to further improve your work or technical skills? (Please provide detailed examples for this.)
Name: Composition title:
Frank Curkovic
Class:
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Teacher Evaluation / Student Evaluation
Grade 8 Unit 2: Abstract Painting Unit Question: What makes art attractive? Significant Concept: The principles and elements of art help us to create and evaluate art. Level 0
Level 1-2
Level 3-4
Level 5-6
Level 7-8
A2: The student demonstrates a satisfactory awareness of the artform studied as evident in their practice work and task sheets.
A2: The student demonstrates a good awareness of the artform studied as evident in their practice work and task sheets.
A2: The student demonstrates an excellent awareness of the artform studied as evident in their practice work and task sheets.
A3: The student has a good knowledge of topic language and a good understanding of the principles and elements of art.
A3: The student has well developed topic language and an excellent understanding of the principles and elements of art.
B1: The student demonstrates a satisfactory ability to utilise the elements and principles of art in their painting.
B1: The student demonstrates a good ability to utilise the elements and principles of art in their painting.
Level 9-10
Knowledge & Understanding The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.
A2: The student demonstrates limited knowledge of the artform studied. A3: The student has limited understanding of topic language and the principles and elements of art.
A3: The student has satisfactory understanding of topic language and a satisfactory understanding the principles and elements of art.
Application The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.
B1: There is a very limited ability to utilise the elements and principles of art in their painting. B2: The student demonstrates a highly limited ability to apply the techniques and processes involved with paint and with composition.
B1: There is a limited ability to utilise the elements and principles of art in their painting. B2: The student demonstrates a limited ability to develop some skills and apply some of the techniques and processes involved with paint and with composition.
B2: The student demonstrates a satisfactory ability to apply the techniques and processes involved with paint and with composition.
B2: The student demonstrates a good ability to apply the techniques and processes involved with paint and with composition.
Reflection & Evaluation The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.
C1: The student is only able to give a limited description of the progress they have made so far and only with assistance. C2: The student demonstrates a limited ability to evaluate their own work and this is often ineffective or incomplete.
C1: The student is able to give a satisfactory description of the progress they have made so far and identify some strategies to develop and improve their artistic processes.
C1: The student is able to give a good description of the progress they have made so far and can generally identify effective strategies to develop and improve their artistic processes.
C1: The student is able to give an in-depth description of the progress they have made so far and identify effective strategies to develop and improve their artistic processes.
C2: The student can give a good evaluation of their own work.
C2: The student carries out an excellent evaluation of their own work and identifies areas for improvement.
D1: The student shows satisfactory commitment to developing and using their own artistic processes.
D1: The student shows good commitment in developing and using their own artistic processes
D1: The student shows excellent commitment in developing and using their own artistic processes.
D2: The student demonstrates satisfactory curiosity or self-motivation, or a willingness to take some risks.
D2: The student generally demonstrates curiosity, self-motivation, initiative and a willingness to take risks.
D3: The student works and either supports or encourages their peers in a positive way, with encouragement.
D3: The student supports, encourages and works with their peers in a positive way, with little encouragement.
C2: The student can give a satisfactory evaluation of their own work.
Artistic Awareness & Personal Engagement The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.
D1: The student shows limited commitment to developing their own artistic processes. D2: The student shows limited curiosity, motivation, or a willingness to take risks. D3: The student rarely works with their peers, and only with much encouragement. D4: The student is rarely receptive to the various ways in which art practices and artwork present themselves from culture to culture.
Comments: Frank Curkovic
D4: The student is occasionally receptive to the various ways in which art practices and artworks present themselves from culture to culture.
D4: The student is generally receptive to the various ways in which art practices and artworks present themselves from culture to culture.
D2: The student actively demonstrates curiosity, self motivation, initiative and a willingness to take informed risks. D3: The student actively supports, encourages and works with their peers in a positive way. D4: The student is actively receptive to the various ways in which art practices and artworks present themselves from culture to culture.
B1: The student demonstrates an excellent ability to utilise the elements and principles of art in their painting. B2: The student demonstrates an excellent ability to apply the techniques and processes involved with paint and with composition.
Teacher Evaluation / Student Evaluation
Grade 8 Unit 2: Abstract Painting Unit Question: What makes art attractive? Significant Concept: The principles and elements of art help us to create and evaluate art. Level 0
Level 1-2
Level 3-4
Level 5-6
Level 7-8
A2: The student demonstrates a satisfactory awareness of the artform studied as evident in their practice work and task sheets.
A2: The student demonstrates a good awareness of the artform studied as evident in their practice work and task sheets.
A2: The student demonstrates an excellent awareness of the artform studied as evident in their practice work and task sheets.
A3: The student has a good knowledge of topic language and a good understanding of the principles and elements of art.
A3: The student has well developed topic language and an excellent understanding of the principles and elements of art.
B1: The student demonstrates a satisfactory ability to utilise the elements and principles of art in their painting.
B1: The student demonstrates a good ability to utilise the elements and principles of art in their painting.
Level 9-10
Knowledge & Understanding The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.
A2: The student demonstrates limited knowledge of the artform studied. A3: The student has limited understanding of topic language and the principles and elements of art.
A3: The student has satisfactory understanding of topic language and a satisfactory understanding the principles and elements of art.
Application The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.
B1: There is a very limited ability to utilise the elements and principles of art in their painting. B2: The student demonstrates a highly limited ability to apply the techniques and processes involved with paint and with composition.
B1: There is a limited ability to utilise the elements and principles of art in their painting. B2: The student demonstrates a limited ability to develop some skills and apply some of the techniques and processes involved with paint and with composition.
B2: The student demonstrates a satisfactory ability to apply the techniques and processes involved with paint and with composition.
B2: The student demonstrates a good ability to apply the techniques and processes involved with paint and with composition.
Reflection & Evaluation The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.
C1: The student is only able to give a limited description of the progress they have made so far and only with assistance. C2: The student demonstrates a limited ability to evaluate their own work and this is often ineffective or incomplete.
C1: The student is able to give a satisfactory description of the progress they have made so far and identify some strategies to develop and improve their artistic processes.
C1: The student is able to give a good description of the progress they have made so far and can generally identify effective strategies to develop and improve their artistic processes.
C1: The student is able to give an in-depth description of the progress they have made so far and identify effective strategies to develop and improve their artistic processes.
C2: The student can give a good evaluation of their own work.
C2: The student carries out an excellent evaluation of their own work and identifies areas for improvement.
D1: The student shows satisfactory commitment to developing and using their own artistic processes.
D1: The student shows good commitment in developing and using their own artistic processes
D1: The student shows excellent commitment in developing and using their own artistic processes.
D2: The student demonstrates satisfactory curiosity or self-motivation, or a willingness to take some risks.
D2: The student generally demonstrates curiosity, self-motivation, initiative and a willingness to take risks.
D3: The student works and either supports or encourages their peers in a positive way, with encouragement.
D3: The student supports, encourages and works with their peers in a positive way, with little encouragement.
C2: The student can give a satisfactory evaluation of their own work.
Artistic Awareness & Personal Engagement The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.
D1: The student shows limited commitment to developing their own artistic processes. D2: The student shows limited curiosity, motivation, or a willingness to take risks. D3: The student rarely works with their peers, and only with much encouragement. D4: The student is rarely receptive to the various ways in which art practices and artwork present themselves from culture to culture.
D4: The student is occasionally receptive to the various ways in which art practices and artworks present themselves from culture to culture.
D4: The student is generally receptive to the various ways in which art practices and artworks present themselves from culture to culture.
Parent Signature (comments optional - use the back if required): Frank Curkovic
D2: The student actively demonstrates curiosity, self motivation, initiative and a willingness to take informed risks. D3: The student actively supports, encourages and works with their peers in a positive way. D4: The student is actively receptive to the various ways in which art practices and artworks present themselves from culture to culture.
B1: The student demonstrates an excellent ability to utilise the elements and principles of art in their painting. B2: The student demonstrates an excellent ability to apply the techniques and processes involved with paint and with composition.