GRADE 8 ART

Fall Semester

Topics

  • Perspective in the City / Fisheye
  • The Big Three: Painting with Primary Colors
  • Landscape Painting
  • Monochromatic Composition with Contrast

Spring Semester

Topics

  • Anatomy and Proportions
  • Geometric Shapes in Portraits
  • Still Life - Drawing in Values and Tones
  • Yarn Art - Group Project

Fall Semester

Assessments

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

Assessments

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.