Standards

VA6.CR.1 Visualize and generate ideas for creating works of art.
a. Visualize new ideas by using mental and visual imagery.
b. Explore essential questions, big ideas, and/or themes in personally relevant ways.
c. Incorporate a variety of internal and external sources of inspiration into works of art (e.g.
internal inspiration – moods, feelings, self-perception, memory, imagination, fantasy;
external inspiration – direct observation, personal experience, events, pop culture, artists
and artwork from diverse cultures and periods).
d. Formulate and compose a series of ideas using a variety of resources (e.g. imagination,
personal experience, social and academic interests).
e. Document process (e.g. journal-keeping, sketches, brainstorming lists).

VA6.CR.2 Choose from a range of materials and/or methods of traditional and
contemporary artistic practices to plan and create works of art.
a. Produce original two-dimensional works of art using a variety of media (e.g. pencil,
marker, pastel, paint, printmaking materials, collage materials, media arts).
b. Produce three-dimensional works of art using a variety of media/materials (e.g. clay,
papier-mâché, cardboard, paper, plaster, wood, wire, found objects, fiber).
c. Use technology in the production of original works of art.
d. Produce works of art that represent a range of intentions (e.g. realistic, abstract, non-
objective).
VA6.CR.3 Engage in an array of processes, media, techniques, and/or technology through
experimentation, practice, and persistence.
a. Demonstrate a variety of skills and techniques for two-dimensional and three-
dimensional works of art.
b. Demonstrate quality craftsmanship through proper care and use of tools, materials, and
equipment.
c. Utilize and care for materials, tools, and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.

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VA6.CR.4 Incorporate formal and informal components to create works of art.
a. Organize the elements of art using the principles of design to compose original works.
b. Create works of art reflecting a range of concepts, ideas, and subject matter by
incorporating specific elements and/or principles.
c. Apply color theory to create visual effects and communicate meaning (e.g. color
schemes, relationships, properties).
VA6.CR.5 Reflect on, revise, and refine works of art considering relevant traditional and
contemporary practices as well as artistic ideation.
a. Discover, define, and solve visual problems through experimentation with ideas,
materials, and techniques.
b. Revise works of art based on input from the critique process and group interaction.
c. Evaluate personal works of art using a variety of artistic and technical criteria.
VA6.CR.6 Keep an ongoing visual and verbal record to explore and develop works of art.
a. Collect and explore inspirational images, words, thoughts, and ideas.
b. Maintain instructional information, consult resources, and create notes.
c. Practice techniques using a variety of media and tools.
d. Compose preliminary sketches and drafts.

Presenting
VA6.PR.1 Plan, prepare, and present completed works of art.
a. Participate in art exhibits in the school, local community, and/or online.
b. Write an artist statement by reflecting on finished works of art.
c. Develop and maintain a portfolio of works of art.

Responding

VA6.RE.1 Reflect on the context of personal works of art in relation to community, culture,
and the world.
a. Identify how the issues of time, place, and culture are reflected in selected works of art.
b. Interpret works or art considering themes, ideas, moods, and/or intentions.
c. Define where and how we encounter images in our daily lives and how images influence
our view of the world.

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VA6.RE.2 Critique personal works of art and the artwork of others, individually and
collaboratively, using a variety of approaches.
a. Engage in supportive peer review through formal and informal assessment and idea
development.
b. Use the language of art to identify how meaning is conveyed in works of art.
c. Describe and analyze the aesthetic qualities of specific works of art.
VA6.RE.3 Engage in the process of art criticism to make meaning and increase visual
literacy.
a. Write responses to works of art through various approaches.

Connecting

VA6.CN.1 Develop personal artistic voice through connecting uses of art within a variety of
cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts.
a. Identify universal themes in works of art from diverse cultures, both past and present.
b. Articulate reasons for making art throughout history, including the mutual influence of
history, culture, and art.
c. Identify specific knowledge and skills from other disciplines that inform the planning and
execution of works of art.
VA6.CN.2 Develop life skills through the study and production of art.
a. Investigate and develop art skills and habits of mind that support a variety of careers (e.g.
higher order thinking skills, tolerance for ambiguity, judgment in the absence of rule,
finding structure in apparent disorder, problem-solving skills, perseverance, creativity).
b. Articulate how the study of art benefits one’s future as a vocation or avocation.
VA6.CN.3 Utilize a variety of resources to understand how artistic learning extends beyond
the walls of the classroom.
a. Recognize the presence and meaning of visual art in the community.
b. Explore the connection between personal artistic creation and one’s relationship to local
and global learning communities.
c. Make interdisciplinary connections, expanding upon and applying art skills and
knowledge to enhance other areas of learning.

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Seventh Grade

50.01200
Course Description: Expands on previous course through more in-depth exploration of creating,
presenting, and responding to art, while connecting the world of art to other areas of learning and
personal endeavors.

Creating

VA7.CR.1 Visualize and generate ideas for creating works of art.
a. Visualize and connect new ideas using mental and visual imagery.
b. Interpret essential questions, big ideas, and/or themes in personally relevant ways.
c. Incorporate a variety of internal and external sources of inspiration into works of art (e.g.
internal inspiration – moods, feelings, self-perception, memory, imagination, fantasy;
external inspiration – direct observation, personal experience, events, pop culture, artists
and artwork from diverse cultures and periods).
d. Formulate and compose a series of connected, personally relevant ideas using a variety of
resources (e.g. imagination, personal experience, social and academic interests).
e. Document process (e.g. journal-keeping, sketches, brainstorming lists).
VA7.CR.2 Choose from a range of materials and/or methods of traditional and
contemporary artistic practices to plan and create works of art.
a. Produce original two-dimensional works of art using a variety of media (e.g. pencil,
marker, pastel, paint, printmaking materials, collage material, media arts).
b. Produce three-dimensional artworks using a variety of media/materials (e.g. clay, papier-
mâché, cardboard, paper, plaster, wood, wire, found objects, fiber).
c. Use technology in the production of original works of art.
d. Produce works of art that demonstrate awareness of a range of intentions (e.g. realistic,
abstract, non-objective).
VA7.CR.3 Engage in an array of processes, media, techniques, and/or technology through
experimentation, practice, and persistence.
a. Demonstrate a variety of skills and techniques for two-dimensional and three-
dimensional works of art.
b. Demonstrate quality craftsmanship through proper care and use of tools, materials, and
equipment.
c. Utilize and care for materials, tools, and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.

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VA7.CR.4 Incorporate formal and informal components to create works of art.
a. Organize the elements of art using the principles of design to compose original works.
b. Create works of art reflecting a range of concepts, ideas, and subject matter by
incorporating specific elements and/or principles.
c. Apply color theory to create visual effects and communicate meaning (e.g. color
schemes, relationships, properties).
VA7.CR.5 Reflect on, revise, and refine works of art considering relevant traditional and
contemporary practices as well as artistic ideation.
a. Discover, define, and solve visual problems with increasing independence through
experimentation with ideas, materials, and techniques.
b. Revise works of art based on input from the critique process and group interaction.
c. Evaluate personal works of art using a variety of artistic and technical criteria.
VA7.CR.6 Keep an ongoing visual and verbal record to explore and develop works of art.
a. Collect and explore inspirational images, words, thoughts, and ideas.
b. Maintain instructional information, consult resources, and create notes.
c. Practice techniques using a variety of media and tools.
d. Compose preliminary sketches and drafts.

Presenting
VA7.PR.1 Plan, prepare, and present completed works of art.
a. Participate in art exhibits in the school, local community, and/or online.
b. Write an artist statement by reflecting on finished works of art.
c. Evaluate and select work to develop an individual portfolio of works of art.

Responding

VA7.RE.1 Reflect on the context of personal works of art in relation to community, culture,
and the world.
a. Identify how the issues of time, place, and culture are reflected in selected works of art.
b. Interpret works of art considering themes, ideas, moods, and/or intentions.
c. Define where and how we encounter images in our daily lives and how images influence
our view of the world.

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VA7.RE.2 Critique personal works of art and the artwork of others, individually and
collaboratively, using a variety of approaches.
a. Engage in supportive peer review through formal and informal assessment and idea
development.
b. Use the language of art to identify how meaning is conveyed in works of art.
c. Describe and analyze the aesthetic qualities of specific works of art.
VA7.RE.3 Engage in the process of art criticism to make meaning and increase visual
literacy.
a. Write responses to works of art through various approaches.

Connecting

VA7.CN.1 Develop personal artistic voice through connecting uses of art within a variety of
cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts.
a. Identify universal themes in works of art from diverse cultures, both past and present.
b. Articulate reasons for making art throughout history, including the mutual influence of
history, culture, and art.
c. Identify specific knowledge and skills from other disciplines that inform the planning and
execution of works of art.
VA7.CN.2 Develop life skills through the study and production of art.
a. Identify and build art skills and habits of mind that support a variety of careers (e.g.
higher order thinking skills, tolerance for ambiguity, judgment in the absence of rule,
finding structure in apparent disorder, problem-solving skills, perseverance, creativity).
b. Discuss how the study of art benefits one’s future as a vocation or avocation.
VA7.CN.3 Utilize a variety of resources to understand how artistic learning extends beyond
the walls of the classroom.
a. Examine the presence and meaning of visual art in the community.
b. Describe the connection between personal artistic creation and one’s relationship to local
and global learning communities.
c. Make interdisciplinary connections, expanding upon and applying art skills and
knowledge to enhance other areas of learning.

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Eighth Grade

50. 01300
Course Description: Expands on previous course through more in-depth exploration of creating,
presenting, and responding to art, while connecting the world of art to other areas of learning and
personal endeavors.

Creating

VA8.CR.1 Visualize and generate ideas for creating works of art.
a. Use mental and visual imagery to visualize and connect new ideas to establish personal
artistic voice.
b. Investigate essential questions, big ideas, and/or themes in personally relevant ways.
c. Incorporate a variety of internal and external sources of inspiration into works of art (e.g.
internal inspiration – moods, feelings, self-perception, memory, imagination, fantasy;
external inspiration – direct observation, personal experience, events, pop culture, artists
and artwork from diverse cultures and periods).
d. Formulate and compose a series of connected, personally relevant ideas using a variety of
resources to develop a point of view (e.g. imagination, personal experience, social and
academic interests).
e. Document process (e.g. journal-keeping, sketches, brainstorming lists).
VA8.CR.2 Choose from a range of materials and/or methods of traditional and
contemporary artistic practices to plan and create works of art.
a. Produce original two-dimensional artworks using a variety of media (e.g. pencil, markers,
pastel, paint, printmaking materials, collage materials, media arts).
b. Produce three-dimensional artworks using a variety of media/materials (e.g. clay, papier-
mâché, cardboard, paper, plaster, wood, wire, found objects, fiber).
c. Use technology in the production of original works of art.
d. Produce works of art that demonstrate understanding of a range of intentions (e.g.
realistic, abstract, non-objective).
VA8.CR.3 Engage in an array of processes, media, techniques, and/or technology through
experimentation, practice, and persistence.
a. Demonstrate a variety of skills and techniques for two-dimensional and three-
dimensional works of art.
b. Demonstrate quality craftsmanship through proper care and use of tools, materials, and
equipment.
c. Utilize and care for materials, tools, and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.

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VA8.CR.4 Incorporate formal and informal components to create works of art.
a. Organize the elements of art using the principles of design to compose original works.
b. Create works of art synthesizing a range of concepts, ideas, and subject matter by
incorporating specific elements and/or principles.
c. Apply color theory to create visual effects and communicate ideas (e.g. color schemes,
relationships, properties).
VA8.CR.5 Reflect on, revise, and refine works of art considering relevant traditional and
contemporary practices as well as artistic ideation.
a. Discover, define, and solve visual problems independently through experimentation with
ideas, materials, and techniques.
b. Revise works of art based on input from the critique process and group interaction.
c. Evaluate personal works of art using a variety of artistic and technical criteria.
VA8.CR.6 Keep an ongoing visual and verbal record to explore and develop works of art.
a. Collect and explore inspirational images, words, thoughts, and ideas.
b. Maintain instructional information, consult resources, and create notes.
c. Practice techniques using a variety of media and tools.
d. Compose preliminary sketches and drafts.

Presenting
VA8.PR.1 Plan, prepare, and present completed works of art.
a. Participate in art exhibits in the school, local community, and/or online.
b. Write an artist statement by reflecting on finished works of art.
c. Curate a portfolio of works of art that expresses a developing personal artistic voice and
style.

Responding

VA8.RE.1 Reflect on the context of personal works of art in relation to community, culture,
and the world.
a. Interpret how the issues of time, place, and culture are reflected in selected works of art.
b. Interpret and critique works of art considering themes, ideas, moods, and/or intentions.
c. Analyze where and how we encounter images in our daily lives and how images
influence our view of the world.

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VA8.RE.2 Critique personal works of art and the artwork of others, individually and
collaboratively, using a variety of approaches.
a. Engage in supportive peer review through formal and informal assessment and idea
development.
b. Use the language of art to assess how meaning is conveyed in works of art.
c. Evaluate and express a position regarding the aesthetic value of specific works of art.
VA8.RE.3 Engage in the process of art criticism to make meaning and increase visual
literacy.
a. Write responses to works of art through various approaches.

Connecting

VA8.CN.1 Develop personal artistic voice through connecting uses of art within a variety of
cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts.
a. Identify universal themes in works of art from diverse cultures, both past and present.
b. Articulate reasons for making art throughout history, including the mutual influence of
history, culture, and art.
c. Identify specific knowledge and skills from other disciplines that inform the planning and
execution of artworks.
VA8.CN.2 Develop life skills through the study and production of art.
a. Demonstrate proficiency in art skills and habits of mind that support a variety of careers
(e.g. higher order thinking skills, tolerance for ambiguity, judgment in the absence of
rule, finding structure in apparent disorder, problem-solving skills, perseverance, and
creativity).
b. Draw personal conclusions about how the study of art benefits one’s future as a vocation
or avocation.
VA8.CN.3: Utilize a variety of resources to understand how artistic learning extends
beyond the walls of the classroom.
a. Examine and evaluate the presence and meaning of visual art in the community.
b. Analyze the connection between personal artistic creation and one’s relationship to local
and global learning communities.
c. Make interdisciplinary connections, expanding upon and applying art skills and
knowledge to enhance other areas of learning.

Syllabus

Text: No textbook is required.
Description:
In art class, our course of study will focus upon problem-solving, using the elements and principles of design in order to create expressive, but well-organized works of art. We will also focus heavily on basic drawing skills. Students will be exposed to a variety of both two and three-dimensional materials and mediums, and will also have opportunities to write about and discuss their own works, and the works of others.
Goals:
1. Students will create artworks using a variety of media and techniques.
2. Students will be able to identify major artists and styles.
3. Students will begin to analyze their own artwork, other student’s work and the work of well-known artists through critiques and in-class writing.
4. Students will develop their own style by creating sketches to plan for major art projects.
5. Students will create a portfolio of work throughout the course that demonstrates increasing skill and ability
6. Students will maintain a visual journal in which to keep class notes, sketches, observational items and vocabulary.
7. Improve his/her verbal skills by learning the visual vocabulary and apply those terms during class discussions, critique and projects.
8. Ask questions! Think! Learn! Create! Have fun!

Requirements:
Materials:
Pencils
Enclosed pencil sharpener



Missed/ Late Assignments:
Any missing assignments should be completed upon return to school. It is the policy of the Muscogee County School District that students are given 3 days to make up work upon return. Please ask for missing work and complete the work within reasonable time.

Late work will be accepted up to 1 week after the due date. 5 Points will be deducted from the total 100 points per day late. This means that if a student turns in a project 5 days late the maximum grade he/she can earn is a 75.

Attendance:
Attendance is extremely important to maintain learning and to ensure the completion of projects. If an absence is necessary then follow the guidelines of the Muscogee County School District and report the absence immediately. Upon return to school a note should be given to the guidance clerk as well as the teachers.
Evaluation:
Grading Scale:
A: 100% – 90%
B 89% - 80%
C 79% - 70%
F 69% - 0%

Extra Credit: Extra credit will be given at the discretion of the teacher. Extra credit will be considered if and only if all assignments are completed and turned in. Please utilize My Big Campus to gain extra points for topic discussions.

Projects: Students will be required to do projects on a weekly basis. Projects will be based on the core concepts and techniques taught during that week’s lesson. The majority of the student’s grade will be derived from these projects so it is imperative that each project is completed.

Homework: Home work is extremely important as it reinforces the content taught that day. Homework will be given periodically. The assignments will be due 1 week from the day assigned unless otherwise stated.

Notebook Grades: Notebooks are important to maintain as it relates to organization and content. Therefore, there will be a periodic notebook check to make sure the students are utilizing the notebook. Notebooks should be brought to class DAILY. Notebook checks will be announced and students will be given ample time to prepare.

 
School Rules:
P.
Be Polite R.
Be Respectful I.
Have Integrity D.
Be Disciplined E.
Be Excellent

Class Rules:
A lways raise your hand
R espect each other, our room, and art supplies
T alk quietly while working on projects
I magine the endless possibilities
S tay in your seat
T ry your BEST!

Consequences:
1. Verbal Warning
2. Time Out in Class
3. Parent Contact
4. Detention
5. Counselor Referral
6. Office Referral

Rituals & Routines:
Enter the room Quietly
Immediately begin warm-up
Sharpen pencils when you enter the class
Have your homework ready to turn in