Course Description:
This course is designed as an introduction to design and imaging through the use of digital photography and imaging software. Students will create various art projects while learning and applying the elements and principles of art and design. Students will engage in problem solving projects to create original art utilizing the computer to paint, draw, design and manipulate. Students will work at computer workstations combining digital photographs and traditional art mediums with the application of flatbed scanners and colored ink jet printers. Various career opportunities in digital art will be introduced. Ownership of a digital camera is recommended but not required. Students will have the opportunity to exhibit their work in the community through art shows and our digital art gallery. Self-motivation and self-direction in class work will be stressed.
Students are able to demonstrate competency in a way that works for them. Below, the course assessments are listed to give you an idea of the summative opportunities that will be provided within the course for students to demonstrate competency
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Course Competencies and Performance Indicators
C1. A student will understand that the creation of art is built upon engaging in self or group expression.
C1.1- I can apply visual art concepts and functions to solve visual art problems by using analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
C1.2- I can visually communicate an understanding of how human knowledge is recorded in symbol systems and demonstrate an awareness of context.
C2. A student will develop the ability to communicate in the language of art forms through the intentional use of materials, tools and techniques.
C2.1- I can use media, techniques, tools and processes with skill, craftsmanship and personalization to communicate meaning. I can become specialized in this process by specifically utilizing various digital imaging tools, software and other advancements in technology.
C2.2- I can demonstrate personal responsibility and safety in the planning and process of creating works of art
C2.3-I can document personal progress by maintaining a portfolio of my artwork, identifying work’s strengths and weaknesses.
C3.A student will demonstrate the ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate art.
C 3.1- I can participate in self evaluations and peer discussions, talking and writing about what I think or feel about my own artwork and the artwork of others.
C3.2- I can identify where my work can be improved and suggest possible solutions.
C3.3- I can analyze and comment on how ideas and meanings are shown in my own and other’s work.
C4. A student will make connections between the visual arts and the other disciplines.
C4.1- I can analyze and utilize concepts and contents of the visual arts and other arts disciplines, the humanities, or the sciences, to expand the meaning of their artwork.
This course is designed as an introduction to design and imaging through the use of digital photography and imaging software. Students will create various art projects while learning and applying the elements and principles of art and design. Students will engage in problem solving projects to create original art utilizing the computer to paint, draw, design and manipulate. Students will work at computer workstations combining digital photographs and traditional art mediums with the application of flatbed scanners and colored ink jet printers. Various career opportunities in digital art will be introduced. Ownership of a digital camera is recommended but not required. Students will have the opportunity to exhibit their work in the community through art shows and our digital art gallery. Self-motivation and self-direction in class work will be stressed.
Students are able to demonstrate competency in a way that works for them. Below, the course assessments are listed to give you an idea of the summative opportunities that will be provided within the course for students to demonstrate competency
.
Course Competencies and Performance Indicators
C1. A student will understand that the creation of art is built upon engaging in self or group expression.
C1.1- I can apply visual art concepts and functions to solve visual art problems by using analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
C1.2- I can visually communicate an understanding of how human knowledge is recorded in symbol systems and demonstrate an awareness of context.
C2. A student will develop the ability to communicate in the language of art forms through the intentional use of materials, tools and techniques.
C2.1- I can use media, techniques, tools and processes with skill, craftsmanship and personalization to communicate meaning. I can become specialized in this process by specifically utilizing various digital imaging tools, software and other advancements in technology.
C2.2- I can demonstrate personal responsibility and safety in the planning and process of creating works of art
C2.3-I can document personal progress by maintaining a portfolio of my artwork, identifying work’s strengths and weaknesses.
C3.A student will demonstrate the ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate art.
C 3.1- I can participate in self evaluations and peer discussions, talking and writing about what I think or feel about my own artwork and the artwork of others.
C3.2- I can identify where my work can be improved and suggest possible solutions.
C3.3- I can analyze and comment on how ideas and meanings are shown in my own and other’s work.
C4. A student will make connections between the visual arts and the other disciplines.
C4.1- I can analyze and utilize concepts and contents of the visual arts and other arts disciplines, the humanities, or the sciences, to expand the meaning of their artwork.
Student Expectations:
School wide norms will be in practice in the art room
SCHOOL-WIDE NORMS
1. The NORMS apply to everyone involved with the PMHS community.
2. We all treat each other how we want to be treated.
3. We use manners and practice common courtesy and modesty.
4. We nurture individual, social, and intellectual growth as a community.
5. We practice honesty, tolerance, and patience.
6. We collaborate with others to communicate differences and challenges while allowing every voice to be heard and valued.
7. We value the diversity of people and cultures.
8. We welcome individuals in our community, helping them to feel comfortable being themselves and finding their place.
9. We promote integrity, courage, honor, and dignity.
10. We take responsibility for ourselves, our environment, and each other.
Course Responsibilities:
Course Evaluation & Assessment Practices:
Summative assessments are the scores that accurately reflect student performances. These assessments may include but are not limited to performance tasks, tests and projects that are connected to competency or indicator statements. Student progress toward meeting expectations in a course competency will be based on multiple assessments connected to a course competency and/or indicator that are averaged together.
Digital Art
Pittsfield Middle High School
Year at a Glance 2019-2020
Quarter One
Unit 1. Looking at and Photographing the Elements of Art
Unit 2. Digital Collage Technique through Christina’s World
Unit 3. Digital Coloring Techniques
Unit 4. Photo scanning and digital restoration
Unit 5. Special Effect Portraits
Quarter Two
Unit 6. Introduction to Software: GIMP 2.8 and MANGA STUDIO
Unit 7. Creating a Digital Chimera
Unit 8. Beginning Animation
Unit 9.Tunnel Books and Carousel Books
School wide norms will be in practice in the art room
SCHOOL-WIDE NORMS
1. The NORMS apply to everyone involved with the PMHS community.
2. We all treat each other how we want to be treated.
3. We use manners and practice common courtesy and modesty.
4. We nurture individual, social, and intellectual growth as a community.
5. We practice honesty, tolerance, and patience.
6. We collaborate with others to communicate differences and challenges while allowing every voice to be heard and valued.
7. We value the diversity of people and cultures.
8. We welcome individuals in our community, helping them to feel comfortable being themselves and finding their place.
9. We promote integrity, courage, honor, and dignity.
10. We take responsibility for ourselves, our environment, and each other.
Course Responsibilities:
- Respect yourself, your classmates and our art materials and facility. This space is used by many and you will need to take the time to clean your space for the next person. Everything has a home. Please put things back where you found them.
- You will create a digital sketch journal making use of a variety of imaging software. In your digital journal you must complete at least 1 hour’s worth of digital imagery each week. Your digital sketch will be due each Friday beginning 9/15. Your digital sketchbook grades will be averaged each quarter as a summative sketchbook portfolio grade.
- The student agrees to obey all safety rules and regulations concerning tools, materials and equipment in the art room. The student agrees not to place themselves or others in danger by their actions or behavior (horseplay, etc.)
Course Evaluation & Assessment Practices:
Summative assessments are the scores that accurately reflect student performances. These assessments may include but are not limited to performance tasks, tests and projects that are connected to competency or indicator statements. Student progress toward meeting expectations in a course competency will be based on multiple assessments connected to a course competency and/or indicator that are averaged together.
Digital Art
Pittsfield Middle High School
Year at a Glance 2019-2020
Quarter One
Unit 1. Looking at and Photographing the Elements of Art
Unit 2. Digital Collage Technique through Christina’s World
Unit 3. Digital Coloring Techniques
Unit 4. Photo scanning and digital restoration
Unit 5. Special Effect Portraits
Quarter Two
Unit 6. Introduction to Software: GIMP 2.8 and MANGA STUDIO
Unit 7. Creating a Digital Chimera
Unit 8. Beginning Animation
Unit 9.Tunnel Books and Carousel Books