Middle School Visual Arts 1

The following learning targets represent the major concepts studied and assessed in this course.

Semester 1

Unit 1: Line

• Apply and identify types of line (hatching, cross-hatching)
• Understand one-point perspective

Unit 2: Space

• Identify foreground, middle ground, and background
• Apply positive and negative space
• Create three-dimensional concepts

Unit 3: Texture

• Create implied texture
• Apply stippling, hatching, and cross-hatching techniques

Unit 4: Color / Value

• Identify primary, secondary, and complementary colors
• Apply value to create three-dimensional forms

Unit 5: Shape / Form

• Create forms using multi-mediums
• Identify geometric and organic shapes
• Identify non-objective artwork

Essential Questions

• How does art incorporate the 7 art elements?
• How can value create form?
• How does space create sensory depth?
• What is the difference between implied and actual texture?
• How is line used in artwork?