GRADE 7 ART

Fall Semester

  • Values and tones: Charcoal Drawing
  • 3D Geometrical Shapes
  • The Great Masters: Van Gogh (Group project)
  • Pointillism

Spring Semester

  • Optical Illusion Art
  • Lettering and fonts
  • Names and Tags
  • Cubism: Shapes and swirls (Group project)

Fall Semester

Formative assessments:

  • Teacher Observation: Noting how students handle materials, follow directions, or apply techniques during class.
  • Quick Concept Checks: Mini-quizzes or Kahoots on art elements (line, color, shape) or artist styles.
  • Progress Checks in Projects: Reviewing a student’s partially finished drawing or project mid-way through the unit.
  • Peer Critiques: Students give each other feedback using structured prompts like “I notice...” and “I wonder...”

Summative assessments:

  • Final Artwork Submission: Completed project graded on a rubric (e.g., creativity, technique, following the theme).
  • Portfolio Review: Students submit a selection of their best work with artist statements or reflection.

Spring Semester

Formative assessments:

  • Teacher Observation: Noting how students handle materials, follow directions, or apply techniques during class.
  • Think-Pair-Share: Students discuss questions like “What technique did you use?” or “Why did you choose these colors?” with a partner.
  • Peer Critiques: Students give each other feedback using structured prompts like “I notice...” and “I wonder...”
  • Progress Checks in Projects: Reviewing a student’s partially finished drawing or project mid-way through the unit.