Overview
Timeline
Lesson 1: The Sensory Palette
Lesson 2: The Literary Palette
Lesson 3: The Color Palette
Lesson 4: The Studio Palette
Enhancements & Follow-Up
Resource List Illustrative Materials
& Showcase Gallery
Assessments & Evaluation
Strategies Gallery Guestbook
Teacher Diane Lufrano's Adaptation of this Unit
Link to Other
Lessons by Lori (middle school level)
Assessments and Evaluation Strategies
The assessment tools used for this unit fall into three categories:
1. Research Reports: use of the Internet, depth, quality, sensitivity of analysis and interpretation shown in responses to assigned research questions in Lesson #1.
2. Student Performance Assessment: where students are judged against a list of criteria for this type of work. Art is a very personal subject and difficult to grade. Teacher based assessment of many lessons on overall criteria including the following: How well did the student follow instructions? Did he use his time effectively? Did he reach his goal or lesson objective? How creative was this student in his design? What specifics were utilized as far as craftsmanship? Overall appearance accounts for most of the grade, as well as the effort the student has applied. Using a grade of 85% as a mid-point, teacher grades accordingly as warranted.
3. Evaluation Assessment: most effective when students have had time to practice giving constructive feedback. Teacher would spend one period on a class evaluation and display all completed artwork on the blackboard at the front of the classroom. Teacher would then write five evaluation questions on the board, or at times, ask the questions orally. Giving the students approximately half the period to record their answers, class would then review and discuss, and critique one another’s work. The evaluation questions for this unit can be found in each lesson plan.
In addition, student learning from this unit was assessed in part of the 8th Grade Art Exam developed and administered by Mrs. Langsner:
8th Grade Art Exam
Artful Installations: 3D Constructions Mrs. L. Langsner, Art Teacher
Part II Essay (30 points)
Many artists are inspired by nature. Look at the landscapes and seascapes created by some of the artists we have just studied. Each reflects the artist’s interpretation of an outdoor scene. After studying the paintings carefully, write a well-organized essay of approximately 150 words. Describe and compare how the artists: - created the illusion of space - used shape, color, and texture - captured a mood - expressed a personal feeling Be sure to include the title of the painting and the artist who created it.
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