21^st CENTURY

Grade 7 – General Art

Janet Benincosa, jhbeninc@access.k12.wv.us

Seventh grade students in general art examine and explore a variety of art media, techniques, technologies, and processes in self-directed art production. Students exhibit personal productivity skills as they practice and adapt usage of the elements of art and principles of design through individual and collaborative efforts. Students’ artwork shows evidence of 21^st Century skills of critical and innovative thinking, problem-solving, and creative and original communication of intended meaning. They explain aesthetic qualities of symbols, ideas, and personal values as experienced in subject matter of artwork. Students demonstrate a global awareness of art history and identify and analyze reasons for creating works of art. They incorporate steps of art criticism and visual literacy skills through art appreciation activities and the creation of oral, written or multimedia presentations.

The West Virginia Standards for 21^st Century Learning include the following components: 21^st Century Content Standards and Objectives and 21^st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools.

All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology, and objectives.

Grade 7		Visual Art
Standard: 1		Media, Technique and Processes
VA.S.7.1		Students will: identify media and materials used in creating art; understand processes and techniques in creating art; apply problem-solving skills in creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art; and use materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
Performance Descriptors VA.PD.7.1
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
The student performing at the distinguished level identifies and describes a variety of media, techniques, technologies and processes to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional artwork. The student applies and models problem-solving skills to communicate personal experiences or ideas and analyzes and validates the effectiveness of his/her choices of media, techniques and processes. The student consistently uses materials, tools and technology in a safe and responsible manner with self-direction.			The student performing at the above mastery level independently identifies selected media, techniques, technologies, and processes to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional artwork. The student independently applies and explains problem-solving skills to communicate personal experiences or ideas and analyzes and justifies the effectiveness of his/her choices of media, techniques, and processes. The student uses materials, tools and technology in a safe and responsible manner with self-direction.	The student performing at the mastery level identifies selected media, techniques, technologies, and processes to create two-dimensional and three dimensional artworks. The student independently applies problem-solving skills to communicate personal experiences or ideas and explains the effectiveness of his/her choices of media, techniques, and processes. The student uses materials, tools, and technology in a safe and responsible manner.	The student performing at the partial mastery level identifies, with assistance, selected media, techniques, technologies, and processes to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks. The student applies problem- solving skills, with assistance, to communicate personal experiences or ideas and to review the effectiveness of his/her choices of media, techniques, and processes. The student uses materials, tools, and technology with assistance in a safe and responsible manner.	The student performing at the novice level identifies, with considerable assistance, media, techniques, technology, and processes to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks. The student identifies a problem solving skill with assistance to communicate personal experiences or ideas, and recognizes the effectiveness of his/her choices of media, techniques and processes. The student uses materials, tools, and technology with constant supervision in a safe and responsible manner.
	Objectives	Students will
	VA.O.7.1.01	select a media, technique, technology, or process to communicate a personal experience or an idea, e.g., chalk, acrylic, printmaking, painting, digital alteration, animation and sculpture
	VA.O.7.1.02	experiment and refine use of selected media, techniques, technologies, and processes in the communication of a personal experience or an idea.
	VA.O.7.1.03	evaluate the effectiveness of their choice of media, techniques, technologies, or processes used in the communication of a personal experience or idea
	VA.O.7.1.04	demonstrate the safe and effective use of materials, tools, and technology.

Grade 7		Visual Art
Standard: 2		Elements of Art and Principles of Design
VA.S.7.2		Students will: identify selected elements and principles of design as they relate to art and the environment; understand qualities of elements of art and principles of design as they apply to two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects and artworks; apply elements of art and principles of design as they relate to problem-solving skills in the creation of art; and communicate expressive ideas that demonstrate an understanding of structures and functions in art.
Performance Descriptors VA.PD.7.2
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
The student performing at the distinguished level compares and contrasts the characteristics of the elements of art and the principles of design to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks. The student analyzes problems and formulates innovative solutions in the application of the elements of art and principles of design to communicate an expressive idea.			The student performing at the above mastery level independently identifies and explains the characteristics of the elements of art and the principles of design to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks. The student independently determines problems and multiple solutions in the application of the elements of art and principles of design to communicate an expressive idea.	The student performing at the mastery level identifies the characteristics of the elements of art and the principles of design to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks. The student determines problems and effective solutions in the application of the elements of art and principles of design to communicate an expressive idea.	The student performing at the partial mastery level identifies, with assistance, the characteristics of the elements of art and the principles of design to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks. The student identifies problems and possible solutions in the application of the elements of art and principles of design to communicate an expressive idea.	The student performing at the novice level identifies, with considerable assistance, the characteristics of the elements of art and the principles of design to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks. The student identifies, with assistance, problems and solutions in the application of the elements of art and principles of design to communicate an expressive idea.
	Objectives	Students will
	VA.O.7.2.01	compare and contrast the characteristics of elements of art.
	VA.O.7.2.02	create a drawing using line as the expressive element.
	VA.O.7.2.03	create a non-objective artwork using geometric and/or biomorphic (organic) shapes or forms.
	VA.O.7.2.04	create a color intensity chart and a monochromatic color scheme.
	VA.O.7.2.05	create art using positive and negative space, e.g., architectural forms; printmaking; sculpture; or ceramics.
	VA.O.7.2.06	produce value scales using various media.
	VA.O.7.2.07	create an artwork using actual or simulated texture
	VA.O.7.2.08	compare and contrast the characteristics of principles of design.
	VA.O.7.2.09	create three-dimensional forms using symmetrical or asymmetrical balance.
	VA.O.7.2.10	create artwork using linear perspective.
	VA.O.7.2.11	create artwork using visual rhythm and repetition of patterns, e.g., Escher’s use of mathematics.
	VA.O.7.2.12	create two-dimensional design incorporating overlapping and visual direction to show unity.
	VA.O.7.2.13	create a two or three-dimensional human figure using standard proportions.
	VA.O.7.2.14	analyze and evaluate application of elements of art and principles of design in two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art
	VA.O.7.2.15	use the elements of art and principles of design to effectively communicate ideas.

Grade 7		Visual Art
Standard: 3		Subject Matter, Symbols and Ideas
VA.S.7.3		Students will: identify symbols and ideas to communicate meaning in art; determine potential content for artworks; and apply problem-solving skills when creating art relative to subject matter, symbols and ideas.
Performance Descriptors VA.PD.7.3
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
The student performing at the distinguished level identifies, describes and incorporates sophisticated symbols and ideas to visually communicate meaning in artworks. The student independently analyzes how symbols visually communicate and affect meaning in artworks. The student applies advanced problem solving skills in the creative process exploring complex subject matter, symbols and ideas.			The student performing at the above mastery level independently identifies and incorporates symbols and ideas to visually communicate meaning in artworks. The student compares and contrasts how symbols visually communicate and affect meaning in artworks. The student independently applies advanced problem solving skills in the creative process relative to subject matter, symbols and ideas.	The student performing at the mastery level identifies and selects symbols and ideas to visually communicate meaning in artworks. The student determines and evaluates how symbols visually communicate and affect meaning in artworks. The student applies problem-solving skills in the creative process relative to subject matter, symbols and ideas.	The student performing at the partial mastery level, with assistance, recognizes and chooses symbols and ideas to visually communicate meaning in artworks. The student identifies, with assistance, how symbols visually communicate and affect meaning in artworks. The student applies, with assistance, problem solving skills in the creative process relative to subject matter, symbols and ideas.	The student performing at the novice level, with considerable assistance, finds and uses symbols and ideas to visually communicate meaning in artworks. The student chooses, with assistance, symbols that visually communicate and affect meaning in artworks. The student applies, with considerable assistance, problem solving skills in the creative process relative to subject matter, symbols and ideas.
	Objectives	Students will
	VA.O.7.3.01	integrate symbols and ideas to evoke a specific feeling in an artwork.
	VA.O.7.3.02	select symbols and ideas as a subject for artwork.
	VA.O.7.3.03	analyze how symbols and ideas communicate desired aesthetic results in an artwork.

Grade 7		Visual Art
Standard: 4		Art History and Diversity
VA.S.7.4		Students will: identify how the visual arts have a history and specific relationship to culture; analyze works of art that reflect different styles and time periods; and demonstrate an understanding of how history, culture, and the arts influence each other.
Performance Descriptors VA.PD.7.4
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
The student performing at the distinguished level researches historical cultures and reconstructs how time and place have influenced the artwork of a culture. The student researches and determines how global events influence the artwork of a variety of world cultures during a specific historical period. The student probes and validates the relationship of time and place to the meaning and value of artworks. The student creates an artwork representative of his/her own history and culture, and constructs an oral, written, or multimedia presentation documenting of his/her research.			The student performing at the above mastery level analyzes and makes connections between the artworks and artists from different periods of time, styles and cultures. The student compares and contrasts artwork of different global cultures in a specific time frame and justifies how time and place influence that artwork. The student appraises and measures the relationship of time and place to the meaning and value of artworks. The student creates and explains an artwork uniquely representative of his/her own history and culture.	The student performing at the mastery level analyzes the characteristics of artworks and artists from different periods of time, styles, and cultures. The student compares and contrasts artwork of different global cultures in a specific time frame. The student identifies and cites examples of the relationship of time and place to the meaning and value of artworks. The student creates an artwork visibly representative of a specific historical period.	The student performing at the partial mastery level identifies characteristics of artwork and artists from different periods throughout history. The student compares artwork of different global cultures in a specific time frame. The student explains, with assistance, how the value and meaning of an artwork is affected by when and where the artwork was created. The student creates an artwork that relates to a specific historical period.	The student performing at the novice level identifies, with assistance, characteristics of artwork or artists from a specific period in history. The student recognizes artwork from different global cultures. The student describes, with considerable assistance, how the value and meaning of an artwork is affected by when and where the artwork was created. The student creates with assistance artwork that is suggestive of a specific historical period.
	Objectives	Students will
	VA.O.7.4.01	analyze the characteristics of artworks and artists from different periods of time, styles, and cultures.
	VA.O.7.4.02	compare and contrast artwork from different cultures in a selected time frame, e.g., oral, written, or technological presentations.
	VA.O.7.4.03	discuss how time and place influence meaning and value in a work of art.
	VA.O.7.4.04	create two-dimensional or three-dimensional art based on a specific historical period.

Grade 7		Visual Art
Standard: 5		Reflection and Analysis
VA.S.7.5		Students will: identify multiple purposes for creating works of art; analyze contemporary and historic meanings in specific artworks through cultural and aesthetic inquiry; and describe and compare a variety of individual responses to their artworks and to artworks from various eras and cultures.
Performance Descriptors VA.PD.7.5
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
The student performing at the distinguished level uses cultural and aesthetic inquiry to analyze contemporary and historic meaning in artworks. The student uses the critical process to evaluate his/her own artwork and the relationship it has to his/her own experiences as well as other eras and cultures. The student self-assesses his/her artwork and evaluates it using a well-reasoned written critique.			The student performing at the above mastery level identifies and explains the meaning and purposes for creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks. The student uses the critical process to evaluate two and three-dimensional artwork from various cultures and makes comparisons between the artworks. The student arranges, describes, and explains his/her artwork through oral, written, or multimedia presentations.	The student performing at the mastery level identifies the meaning and purposes for creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks. The student uses a critical process to evaluate two and three-dimensional artworks from various eras and cultures. The student selects, describes, and displays his/her artwork through oral, written, or multimedia presentations.	The student performing at the partial mastery level identifies purposes for creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks. The student uses a critical process, with assistance, to evaluate two- and three-dimensional artworks from various eras and cultures. The student selects, describes, and displays his/her artwork.	The student performing at the novice level identifies, with assistance, purposes for creating artworks. The student uses segments of a critical process, with considerable assistance, to evaluate a variety of artworks. The student selects and displays his/her artwork.
	Objectives	Students will
	VA.O.7.5.01	justify reasons for creating works of art and cite examples, e.g., aesthetic, tradition, preservation, and self-expression.
	VA.O.7.5.02	examine and compare the meaning and purpose between two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks.
	VA.O.7.5.03	use a critical process to evaluate two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks from various eras and cultures; e.g., the model of Description, Analysis, Interpretation, and Aesthetic Judgment
	VA.O.7.5.04	select, describe, and display his/her artwork(s) through oral, written, or technological presentations as part of the critique process.

Grade 7		Visual Art
Standard: 6		Multi-disciplinary Connections
VA.S.7.6		Students will: identify characteristics of the visual arts and other disciplines; and analyze by comparing and contrasting connections between disciplines.
Performance Descriptors VA.PD.7.6
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
The student performing at the distinguished level compares and contrasts two or more arts disciplines in a cultural context. The student analyzes and validates the connections between other disciplines and visual art.			The student performing at the above mastery level independently identifies and describes similarities between two or more arts disciplines in a cultural context. The student explains and analyzes the connections between other disciplines and visual art.	The student performing at the mastery level identifies similarities between two arts disciplines in a cultural context. The student develops and demonstrates connections between other disciplines and visual art.	The student performing at the partial mastery level identifies, with assistance, similar characteristics between two arts disciplines. The student describes connections between other disciplines and visual art.	The student performing at the novice level identifies, with considerable assistance, connections between two arts disciplines. The student recognizes a connection between art and another discipline.
	Objectives	Students will
	VA.O.7.6.01	compare two or more arts disciplines in a cultural context.
	VA.O.7.6.02	discover ways other disciplines are interrelated with the visual arts, e.g., explore architecture through historical and/or mathematical concepts.