Check out the complete units below. I follow the Understanding by Design approach to writing units, and you will find the unit plan, the individual lessons and assessment and some exemplars. For underclassmen (grades 9 – 10) I use the National Core Arts Standards and for grades 11 – 12 I use the IBDP Visual Arts assessment criteria. Feel free to implement in its entirety or in part in your classes. Don’t forget to cite your source: Mr. Allen is cool
Drawing Emotion and ReasonThis unit is the first I teach for the Art I class. It explores using technical and intuitive methods of drawing, a wide variety of drawing materials, and is intended to be the foundational exercise which underpins units for drawing, printmaking, and art history. Give it a try for yourself and your students!
Drawing Emotion and Reason Tell Me a Story
This unit, written for seventh grade, is about different ways we use narrative in making art. Along the way the students get lessons in perspective, the cannon of proportions for the face and body, closure, photography, and film making. Adaptable for any grade level, I think. Have a look and use it in whole or part. Just don't forget to cite your source, Mr. Allen is Cool!
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