This is a high school lesson submitted by Wendy Free of Eastside High School in Gainesville, Florida. Hello, how are Sunshine State Standards addressed, for Visual Arts Grades 9-12:
Skills and Techniques
Standard 1
The student understands and applies media, techniques, and processes. (VA.A.1.4).
- uses two-dimensional and three-dimensional media, techniques, tools, and processes to communicate an idea or concept based on research, environment, personal experience, observation, or imagination.
- uses tools, media, processes, and techniques proficiently, knowledgeably, and in a safe and responsible manner.
- knows how the elements of art and the principles of design can be used to solve specific art problems.
- uses effective control of media, techniques, and tools when communicating an idea in both twodimensional and three-dimensional works of art.
Rationale for Assessment
The methods are admittedly a little subjective. They ask for the artist to demonstrate skill in two areas and to come up with an “interesting” composition in the third area. However, the standard is equally vague in a couple of areas, talking about “effective” control and the solution of art “problems.” A year-long, consistent rubric would be of great use in a class like this.
Absence of Bias
This lesson does not take any personal characteristics into account.
Validity
A rubric would be useful in measuring the artistic skill involved in the process.
Scorability
Given the precise guidelines involved in this assignment, it would be fairly easy to get results that could be scored.
Generalizability
The tasks involved are fairly basic building blocks of the art process, and so would be applicable to a number of other assignments.
Feasibility
The tasks are easily doable with the materials provided.