Art - 8th Grade

21^st CENTURY

Grade 8 – General Art

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

Eighth grade students demonstrate 21^st Century Learning and Thinking Skills as they refine the use of art media, techniques, technology and processes combining the elements of art and principles of design in creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art. Students choose content related to their own lives and learn to work independently and in teams. They analyze works of art and place them in their global historical and cultural context. They apply processes of art criticism and visual literacy while viewing and writing about personal works of art and exhibits. Emphasis is given to West Virginia artists and their contributions to our history and culture. They gain an awareness of careers in visual art and gain an appreciation of art as a source of enjoyment and life long learning.

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 8		Visual Art
Standard: 1		Media, Techniques and Processes
VA.S.8.1		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.8.1
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
The student performing at the distinguished level selects and skillfully applies a wide variety of media, techniques, technologies, and processes used to articulately express experiences and/or ideas. The student judges and explains the effectiveness of his/her choices of media, techniques, technologies, and processes. The student uses a wide array of media, techniques, technologies, and processes to confidently produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks that articulately communicate experiences and/or ideas. The student consistently demonstrates safe and effective use of materials, tools, and technology with self-direction.			The student performing at the above mastery level selects and capably applies a variety of media, techniques, technologies, and processes used to clearly express experiences and/or ideas. The student evaluates and describes the effectiveness of his/her choices of media, techniques, technologies, and processes. The student uses a variety of selected media, techniques, technologies, and processes to produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks that clearly communicate experiences and/or ideas. The student demonstrates safe and effective use of materials, tools, and technology in a safe and responsible manner with self-direction.	The student performing at the mastery level selects and applies a variety of media, techniques, technologies, and processes used to express experiences and/or ideas. The student evaluates the effectiveness of his/her choices of media, techniques, technologies, and processes. The student uses selected media, techniques, technologies, and processes to produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks that communicate experiences and/or ideas. The student demonstrates safe and effective use of materials, tools, and technology.	The student performing at the partial mastery level selects and applies with assistance a variety of media, techniques, technologies, and processes used to express experiences and/or ideas. The student defends his/her choices of media, techniques, technologies, and processes. The student uses selected media, techniques, technologies, and processes to produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks that communicate some experiences and/or ideas. The student demonstrates with assistance the safe and effective use of materials, tools, and technology.	The student performing at the novice level chooses and applies with considerable assistance some media, techniques, technologies, and processes used to express experiences and/or ideas. The student discusses the use of his/her choices of media, techniques, technologies, and processes. The student uses with help some media, techniques, technologies, and processes to make two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks that make an effort to communicate experiences and/or ideas. The student demonstrates with constant supervision the safe and effective use of materials, tools, and technology.
	Objectives	Students will
	VA.O.8.1.01	select and apply a variety of media, techniques, technologies, and processes used to express experiences and/or ideas.
	VA.O.8.1.02	evaluate the effectiveness of their choice of media, techniques, technologies, and processes.
	VA.O.8.1.03	use selected media, techniques, technologies, and processes to produce two-dimensional or three-dimensional artworks that communicate experiences and/or ideas, e.g., photography, computer imagery, sculpture and drawing.
	VA.O.8.1.04	demonstrate safe and effective use of materials, tools, and technology.

Grade 8		Visual Art
Standard: 2		Elements of Art and Principles of Design
VA.S.8.2		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.8.2
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
The student performing at the distinguished level identifies and concisely describes the elements of art and the principles of design. The student confidently creates two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks applying aptly the elements of art and principles of design. The student creates artworks demonstrating a strong understanding of a variety of color schemes. The student judges and explains the success of the use of the elements of art and principles of design to communicate ideas.			The student performing at the above mastery level identifies and describes the elements of art and the principles of design. The student creates two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks using effectively the elements of art and principles of design. The student creates artworks showing knowledge of a variety of color schemes. The student evaluates the success of using the elements of art and principles of design to communicate ideas.	The student performing at the mastery level identifies the elements of art and the principles of design. The student creates two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks using a variety of elements of art and principles of design. The student creates artworks using a variety of color schemes. The student evaluates the effectiveness of using the elements of art and principles of design to communicate ideas.	The student performing at the partial mastery level recognizes with help the elements of art and the principles of design. The student creates two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks applying with assistance some of the elements of art and principles of design. The student creates artworks with assistance using color schemes. The student assesses with help the use of the elements of art and principles of design to communicate ideas.	The student performing at the novice level identifies recognizes with considerable help some elements of art and the principles of design. The student creates two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks applying with considerable assistance some of the elements of art and principles of design. The student creates artworks with considerable assistance using limited color schemes. The student identifies with considerable aid the use of the elements of art and principles of design to communicate ideas.
	Objectives	Students will
	VA.O.8.2.01	identify and use the elements of art; i.e., line, shape, color, texture, value, form, and space.
	VA.O.8.2.02	identify and use the principles of design, e.g., unity, rhythm, emphasis, balance, variety, repetition, proportion and harmony
	VA.O.8.2.03	create two-dimensional artworks using a variety of elements of art and principles of design;
	VA.O.8.2.04	create three-dimensional artworks using a variety of elements of art and principles of design;
	VA.O.8.2.05	create artworks using color schemes chosen from the following: complementary, analogous, monochromatic, triadic, split-complementary, warm, cool
	VA.O.8.2.06	evaluate the effectiveness of using the elements of art and principles of design to communicate ideas.

Grade 8		Visual Art
Standard: 3		Subject Matter, Symbols and Ideas
VA.S.8.3		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.8.3
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
The student performing at the distinguished level develops realistic and non-objective symbols and ideas to communicate articulately specific meaning in two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art. The student masterfully applies realistic and non-objective elements to confidently communicate personal experiences. The student analyzes and justifies the effectiveness of choices in creating art relative to subject matter, symbols, and ideas.			The student performing at the above mastery level uses realistic and non-objective symbols and ideas to communicate clearly specific meaning in two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art. The student creatively applies realistic and non-objective elements to clearly communicate personal experiences. The student analyzes and explains the effectiveness of choices in creating art relative to subject matter, symbols, and ideas.	The student performing at the mastery level chooses realistic or non-objective symbols and ideas to communicate specific meaning in two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art. The student applies realistic or non-objective elements to communicate personal experiences. The student analyzes the effectiveness of choices in creating art relative to subject matter, symbols, and ideas.	The student performing at the partial mastery level uses with assistance some realistic or non-objective symbols and ideas to communicate meaning in two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art. The student applies with assistance realistic or non-objective elements to communicate personal experiences. The student examines effectiveness of choices in creating art relative to subject matter, symbols, and ideas.	The student performing at the novice level uses with assistance some realistic or non-objective symbols and ideas to communicate meaning in two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art. The student uses with substantial help realistic or non-objective elements to communicate ideas. The student describes effectiveness of choices in creating art relative to subject matter, symbols, and ideas.
	Objectives	Students will
	VA.O.8.3.01	choose realistic or non-objective symbols and ideas to communicate specific meaning in two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art.
	VA.O.8.3.02	use realistic or non-objective elements to communicate personal experiences.
	VA.O.8.3.03	analyze the effectiveness of choices in creating art relative to subject matter, symbols, and ideas.

Grade 8		Visual Art
Standard: 4		Art History and Diversity
VA.S.8.4		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.8.4
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
The student performing at the distinguished level compares and contrasts the characteristics of artworks and lives of artists from different periods of time, styles, and cultures. The student analyzes and explains in detail how art movements reflect world events of the time period. The student expounds on and illustrates how time and place influence meaning and value in a work of art. The student summarizes and demonstrates the connection of local history and culture to West Virginia artists.			The student performing at the above mastery level analyzes and distinguishes the characteristics of artworks and lives of artists from different periods of time, styles, and cultures. The student The student analyzes and communicates clearly how art movements reflect world events of the time period. The student explains in detail how time and place influence meaning and value in a work of art. The student analyzes and describes the connection of local history and culture to West Virginia artists.	The student performing at the mastery level analyzes and distinguishes characteristics of artworks and lives of artists from different periods of time, styles, and cultures. The student analyzes and relates how art movements reflect world events of the period. The student explains how time and place influence meaning and value in a work of art. The student explores the connection of local history and culture to West Virginia artists.	The student performing at the partial mastery level examines and identifies with aid the characteristics of artworks and lives of artists from different periods of time, styles, and cultures. The student determines with assistance how art movements reflect world events of the time period. The student tells with help how time and place influence meaning and value in a work of art. The student identifies with aid the connection of local history and culture to West Virginia artists.	The student performing at the novice level observes and recognizes with considerable aid the characteristics of artworks and lives of artists from different periods of time, styles, and cultures. The student recognizes with considerable assistance how art movements reflect world events of the time period. The student recognizes with significant help how time and place influence meaning and value in a work of art. The student recognizes with aid a connection of local history and culture to West Virginia artists.
	Objectives	Students will
	VA.O.8.4.01	analyze and distinguish the characteristics of artworks and lives of artists from different periods of time, styles, and cultures.
	VA.O.8.4.02	analyze and relate how art movements reflect world events of the time period.
	VA.O.8.4.03	explain how time and place influence meaning and value in a work of art.
	VA.O.8.4.04	explore the connection of local history and culture to West Virginia artists.

Grade 8		Visual Art
Standard: 5		Reflection and Analysis
VA.S.8.5		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.8.5
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
The student performing at the distinguished level examines and compares a variety of careers in visual art. The student compares and justifies the meaning of similar artworks from different time periods based on information history and culture. The student compares and justifies the purposes for creating specific types of art. The student writes articulate responses to a variety of artworks. The written responses include description, interpretation, analysis and judgment. The student selects own artwork to include in a group critique and participates in the group critique using an art criticism process.			The student performing at the above mastery level examines a variety of careers in visual art. The student compares and contrasts the meanings of similar artworks from different time periods based on information about history and culture. The student compares and explains the purposes for creating specific types of art. The student writes responses clearly and concisely to a variety of artworks. The written responses include description, interpretation, analysis and judgment. The student selects own artwork to include in a group critique and participates in the group critique using an art criticism process.	The student performing at the mastery level identifies a variety of careers in visual art identify the changing nature of art in a contemporary world. The student compares the meanings of similar artworks from different time periods based on information about history and culture. The student determines and identifies the purposes for creating specific types of art. The student develops written responses to a variety of artworks. The written responses include description, interpretation, analysis and judgment. The student selects own artwork to include in a group critique and participates in the group critique using an art criticism process.	The student performing at the partial mastery level identifies with help a variety of careers in visual art. The student identifies with assistance meanings of similar artworks from different time periods based on information about history and culture. The student identifies with help the purposes for creating specific types of art. The student writes with assistance his/her thoughts about a variety of artworks. The writing may include description, interpretation, analysis and/or judgment. The student selects with assistance his/her own artwork to include in a group critique and participates in the group critique using with help an art criticism process.	The student performing at the novice level recognizes with help careers in visual art. The student recognizes with considerable assistance the meanings of similar artworks from different time periods based on information about history and culture. The student recognizes with help the purposes for creating specific types of art. The student writes with assistance ideas about artworks. The writing may include description, interpretation, analysis or judgment. The student selects with assistance his/her own artwork to include in a group critique and takes part with considerable help in the group critique.
	Objectives	Students will
	VA.O.8.5.01	identify a variety of careers in visual art, e.g., architect, graphic designer, educator, industrial designer.
	VA.O.8.5.02	identify the changing nature of art in a contemporary world.
	VA.O.8.5.03	compare the meaning of similar artworks from different time periods based on information about history and culture, e.g., Toulouse-Lautrec to modern graphic designers, cartoonist’s animation to computer generated animation.
	VA.O.8.5.04	determine and identify the purposes for creating specific types of art, e.g., public sculptures, photography, computer generated art.
	VA.O.8.5.05	select and display his/her artwork(s) to be part a group critique.
	VA.O.8.5.06	develop written responses to a variety of artworks that include description, interpretation, analysis, and judgment.
	VA.O.8.5.07	participate in a group critique of various artworks using an art criticism process that includes description, interpretation, analysis, and judgment.

Grade 8		Visual Art
Standard: 6		Multi-disciplinary Connections
VA.S.8.6		Students will: identify characteristics of the visual arts and other disciplines; and analyze by comparing and contrasting connections between disciplines.
Performance Descriptors VA.PD.8.6
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
The student performing at the distinguished level competently compares and contrasts in depth the characteristics of visual art to other arts disciplines. The student artistically integrates multiple arts disciplines to recreate or to illustrate a selected historical event or another thematic idea.			The student performing at the above mastery level compares and contrasts in detail the characteristics of visual art to other arts disciplines. The student creatively incorporates multiple arts disciplines to recreate or to illustrate a selected historical event or another thematic idea.	The student performing at the mastery level compares the characteristics of visual art to other arts disciplines. The student employs multiple arts disciplines to recreate or to illustrate a selected historical event or another thematic idea.	The student performing at the partial mastery level evaluates with help the characteristics of visual art to other arts disciplines. The student uses multiple arts disciplines with assistance to recreate or to illustrate a selected historical event or another thematic idea.	The student performing at the novice level observes with significant help the characteristics of visual art to other arts disciplines. The student uses multiple arts disciplines with considerable assistance to recreate or to illustrate a selected historical event or another thematic idea.
	Objectives	Students will
	VA.O.8.6.01	compare the characteristics of visual art to other arts disciplines.
	VA.O.8.6.02	employ multiple arts disciplines to recreate, illustrate a selected historical event or another thematic idea.