Hoover City Schools Secondary Curriculum Arts, 2007-08 pdf

HCS Curriculum: Arts, Visual 6 - 12
Sculpture (High School)

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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)

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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)

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#
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

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Sculpture (High School)

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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)

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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)

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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

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Sculpture (High School)

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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)

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#
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:

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Sculpture (High School)

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#
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

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Sculpture (High School)

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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
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COS Title
Visual Arts 7-12, Level I
Bulletin 2006, No.
xx
Std.
#

COS Standard
HCS Unit-
Objective
Defining visual arts terminology to include the elements of
art and principles of design
Describing the intrinsic qualities of a work of art
Example: divisionist color in Camille Pissaro’s
Impressionist paintings
3.1
4.1
7.1-3
8.2-3
10.3-4
11.3
14.2
13.1
16.3
12.3-5

11
Describe historical themes, symbols, and styles associated with
works of art from various cultures, times, and places, including
major periods and movements.
Identifying the style associated with selected works of
major artists
Examples: Richard Estes—photorealism, Helen
Frankenthaler—color field, Vincent van
Gogh—post-Impressionism
Describing the extrinsic context qualities of a work of art
Example: optical color mixing theory as depicted in

works by Berthe Morisot such as Jeune
Fille au chien (Young Girl with a Dog)
Using digital processes or media to identify symbols and
styles associated with works of art from various periods
Example: using the Internet to view, collect, or find
examples of Renaissance art and
architecture
1.2
1.3
9.1
11.3
13.1
15.3
16.1